The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author utilises the very latest studies to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment. Provides an up-to-date account of the neuroscience of ADHD, and the limitations of such researchAddresses the scientific status of ADHD from an objective and evidence-based standpoint without recourse to emotional and uninformed argumentDescribes and discusses the ever increasing scientific evidenceAs a parent of a child with ADHD, the author has first-hand experience of the subject matter, and a unique understanding of the information parents require on the subject

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-10-01
Mått:155 x 231 x 20 mm
Vikt:513 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9781405162357

Utforska kategorier

Klinisk psykologi inom Medicin
Uppfostran inom Hälsa och familj
Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Chris Chandler is Principal Lecturer in Psychobiology at London Metropolitan University. Chandler’s research interests have previously centred on the role of dopamine in behaviour. He is currently involved in projects researching the addiction and changes that can occur in information processing. He teaches on the biological aspects of behaviour, including ADHD and addiction.

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“This is a really useful book and covers just about everything you want to know about ADHD.” (Young Minds Magazine, 21 March 2013)"Overall the book provides an excellent platform, and the impressive list of references means that the reader can explore much farther in their area of interest." (The Psychologist, 1 July 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgments. Preface.1. What is ADHD?2. Diagnosis, Epidemiology and Comorbidity.3. Causality and the environmental hypotheses of ADHD.4. Psychological theories of ADHD.5. The Genetics of ADHD.6. The Neuroscience of ADHD.7. Psychostimulant Treatment of ADHD.8. Non-stimulant Medication and Non-pharmacological Treatment.9. Addiction, Reward and ADHD.10. The Past, Present and Future Science of ADHD.Glossary.References.Index.