Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Second Edition
by M. Foster Olive, Ph.D.
Description
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of attention-related symptoms that are often found together, especially in children and young adults. ADHD often starts to become apparent in the middle elementary school years, and symptoms can last into adulthood. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is estimated that ADHD affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. This comprehensive book explores the nature of ADHD, its history, how it is diagnosed and treated, and its possible causes.
Chapters include:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Different Types of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Neurobiology of Attention and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Conditions and Causes That Are Incorrectly Correlated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Genes and Environment in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Medications
- Methods for Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Outlook for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Bibliographic Information
- Publisher/Imprint Infobase / Chelsea House
- Publication Date January 2020
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781438198224
- Primary Price 42 USD
- ReadershipCollege/Tertiary Education
- Publish StatusPublished
- SeriesPsychological Disorders
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