ADHD Comorbidities

In accessible language, more than 30 researcher-clinician contributors summarize how to recognize ADHD and its comorbidities at various stages of development, from preschool age to adolescence to adulthood. Clinician will find practical help-and acquire valuable guidance on tailoring medications and other interventions to optimize treatment outcomes for patients of all ages with complex cases of ADHD. ATTENTION magazine It is a comprehensive and exhaustive volume, with ample references, suggestions for further readings, and even useful web sites. While the information can be overwhelming, the variety of therapeutic responses to the syndrome -- from cognitive and behavioral therapy to appropriate medication -- offer a glimmer of hope for concerned teachers and beleaguered family members. Education updated.com This handbook makes an important contribution to the field by highlighting the developmental and genetically mediated nature of ADHD, its potential influences on other psychopathology into adulthood, empirical findings regarding the nature of virtually all ADHD comorbidities, and the implications for and best practices in assessment. Journal of Attention Disorders, Will H. Canu