Management of ADHD in Children and Young People

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

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. Neurodisability and community paediatricians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, specialist nurses, psychologists, and education professionals as well as parents and carers will find this an essential resource.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-02-17
Mått:165 x 236 x 15 mm
Vikt:522 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Mac Keith Press Practical Guides
Antal sidor:280
Förlag:Mac Keith Press
ISBN:9781909962729

Utforska kategorier

Klinisk psykologi inom Medicin
Pediatrik inom Medicin
Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Dr Val Harpin is a consultant neurodevelopmental paediatrician at the Ryegate Children's Centre, part of the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, where she has practised for more than 25 years. Her special interests include the care of children and young people with special needs and neurodisabilities, particularly ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and learning disability. Dr Harpin's main research interest is in long-term outcomes for children and young people with ADHD.

Innehållsförteckning

Author Appointments viiForeword ixPreface xiPrologue: ADHD and proud xiii1 ADHD: background and introduction 1Val Harpin2 Referral: how to inform, educate and support referrers 15Val Harpin3 Diagnostic assessment: a step-by-step approach 23Val Harpin4 Coexisting difficulties 45Val Harpin5 Psychoeducation and behavioural management 63David Daley6 Medication: the drugs available to treat ADHD 83Peter Hill7 Using, monitoring and optimising medication 103Peter Hill8 Monitoring growth 131Val Harpin9 Cardiac issues: initial assessment and monitoring of medication 137Eric Rosenthal10 School and classroom strategies for the teaching and management of children with ADHD 149Fintan O’Regan11 How coexisting difficulties may affect the management of ADHD 161Val Harpin and Shatha Shibib12 The role of the ADHD nurse specialist 175Julie Warburton and Mel Seymour13 Young people and ADHD 185Caroline Bleakley14 Girls and young women with ADHD 201Nicholas Myttas15 ADHD and substance misuse in young people 215KAH Mirza, Sudeshni Mirza and Roshin M Sudesh16 Transition to adult services in ADHD 239Helen CrimliskAppendices 255Index 267