Martin L. Kutscher – författare

Barn med neuropsykiatriska funktionsnedsättningar har ofta flera olika diagnoser. I den användbara handboken Barn med överlappande diagnoser beskrivs de vanligaste diagnoserna och det mest centrala man bör känna till om orsaker, symtom och behandling. Med fokus på möjligheter till utveckling, delar Kutscher med sig av strategier och praktiska tips för att kunna hjälpa barn både hemma och i skolan.

Barn med överlappande diagnoser är uppdaterad enligt de nya diagnoskriterierna i DSM-5. I ett särskilt kapitel beskriver Tony Attwood förändringarna inom autismområdet. Boken innehåller även ett kapitel om medicinering.   

Barn med överlappande diagnoser är mycket användbar för lärare, specialpedagoger, psykologer, föräldrar och andra som möter dessa barn.

Vissa barn drivs av en “inre motor” som de inte kan kontrollera på egen hand. De har svårt att koncentrera sig, är impulsiva och hyperaktiva, och känner inte att de har någon möjlighet att påverka sin situation. De lever helt enkelt utan bromsar.

I denna handfasta vägledning riktar sig Martin L. Kutscher, författare och neurolog, dels till föräldrar och anhöriga, och dels till dem som jobbar professionellt med barn som har ADHD. Han beskriver diagnoserna kortfattat men fokuserar på att hitta de bästa lösningarna på svårbemästrade situationer och på att skapa det som är allra mest centralt:

att se allt ur ett positivt perspektiv att ta det lugnt att upprätta en tydlig struktur

Boken är skriven på ett mycket lättillgängligt och positivt sätt. Den innehåller flertalet exempel ur verkligheten och avslutas med ett kapitel som barnen själva ska läsa.

Översättning: Bitte Wallin

For many children and teens daily Internet use is the norm - but where should we draw the line when it comes to digital media usage? This handy book lays out the essential information needed to understand and prevent excessive Internet use that negatively impacts behaviour, education, family life, and even physical health.Martin L. Kutscher, MD analyses neurological, psychological and educational research and draws on his own experience to show when Internet use stops being a good thing and starts to become excessive. He shows how to spot digital addictions, and offers whole family approaches for limiting the harmful effects of too much screen time, such as helping kids to learn to control their own Internet use. He tackles diverse questions ranging from the effects of laptops in the classroom and reading on a digital screen, to whether violent videogames lead to aggression. The author also explains how ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can make you more susceptible to Internet addiction, suggesting practical strategies to suit these specific needs. Discussing both the good and bad aspects of the internet, this book tells you everything you need to know to help children and young people use the internet in a healthy, balanced way.

This concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only positive approaches can improve attitude. Rule number two is keeping it calm: it's difficult thinking clearly enough to solve problems logically if you are feeling overwhelmed. Rule number three is keeping it organized: this rule relates particularly to the child's school life. Rule number four is to keep doing rules one to three. Finally, Dr. Kutscher discusses the role of medication for treating ADHD. The concluding chapter summarizes the information covered and can also be read as a complete, freestanding text. Useful checklists and further reading recommendations are also included.Realistic and optimistic, this book is the ideal source of information and advice for parents and professionals who are trying to keep up with children who are living without brakes.

The completely updated and expanded new edition of this well-established text incorporates DSM-5 changes as well as other new developments. The all-in-one guide covers the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children – from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, to autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette's, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. A completely revised chapter on the autism spectrum by Tony Attwood explains not only new understanding in the field, but the new diagnostic criteria, and the anticipated usage of the term 'Asperger's Syndrome'. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders – whether at home, at school, or in other settings – along with case vignettes and practical tips. Finally, a chapter on the role of medications summarizes current knowledge.The author's sympathetic yet upbeat approach and skillful explanations of the inner world of children in the syndrome mix make this an invaluable companion for parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who needs fast and to-the-point advice on children with special needs.