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The Management of ADHD in Children and Young People
About this book
This book is an accessible and practical guide on all aspects of assessment of children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how they can be managed successfully.The multi-professional team of authors discusses referral, assessment and diagnosis, psychological management, pharmacological management, and co-existing conditions, as well as ADHD in the school setting.New research on girls with ADHD is also featured. Case scenarios are included that bring these topics to life.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Author Appointments
- Foreword
- Preface
- Prologue: ADHD and proud
- Chapter 1 ADHD: background and introduction
- Chapter 2 Referral: how to inform, educate and support referrers
- Chapter 3 Diagnostic assessment: a step-by-step approach
- Chapter 4 Coexisting difficulties
- Chapter 5 Psychoeducation and behavioural management
- Chapter 6 Medication: the drugs available to treat ADHD
- Chapter 7 Using, monitoring and optimising medication
- Chapter 8 Monitoring growth
- Chapter 9 Cardiac issues: initial assessment Case scenario and monitoring of medication
- Chapter 10 School and classroom strategies for the teaching and management of children with ADHD
- Chapter 11 How coexisting difficulties may affect the management of ADHD
- Chapter 12 The role of the ADHD nurse specialist
- Chapter 13 Young people and ADHD
- Chapter 14 Girls and young women with ADHD
- Chapter 15 ADHD and substance misuse in young people
- Chapter 16 Transition to adult services in ADHD
- Appendices
- Index