Contemporary Diagnosis And Management Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Reviews diagnostic criteria for ADHD, including issues pertinent to the diagnostic criteria based on age - children (preschool and school age), adolescents, and adults. Methods for determining diagnostic criteria and importance of obtaining information from multiple sources are discussed. Diferential diagnosis and comorbid conditions will also be presented. Medications for ADHD are discussed in detail, including titration methods, dosing, pharmacokinetics, benefits, and side effects. Psychosocial treatment will be presented, and alternative treatments will be reviewed.

Oxford Textbook of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an authoritative, multi-disciplinary text covering the diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with ADHD.

This title sets out clear recommendations for healthcare staff, based on the best available evidence, on how to diagnose and manage both children and adults who have ADHD to significantly improve their treatment and care.

With many children and adults affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, researchers strive to understand the underpinnings of ADHD and associated factors on both a basic and applied level. The goal of this volume is to explore some of the broad array of research in the field of ADHD. The 12 chapters cover a variety of topics as varied as postural control, endocrine dysfunction, juvenile justice, and academic outcomes. These chapters will provide valuable insights for students reading about ADHD for the first time, researchers wishing to learn about the latest advances, and practitioners seeking new insight in the field.

Published in 1996, Attention Deficit Disorder is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychiatry/Clinical Psychology.