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This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ADHD, focusing on the topics that matter most to readers. The information it provides makes it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life is affected—directly or indirectly—by this disorder.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may lead to difficulties paying attention, problems controlling behavior, and excessive activity. What You Need to Know about ADHD conveys what individuals and families affected by ADHD need to know about it in order to manage its symptoms and to help their loved ones to grow.

This book is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series, which profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering basics such as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

ISBN-13: 9781440861819

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Publication Date: 08-28-2019

Pages: 198

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.80(d)

Series: Inside Diseases and Disorders

Victor B. Stolberg is assistant professor/counselor at Essex County College, in Newark, New Jersey, where he previously directed the Office of Disability Support Services and the Office of the Substance Abuse Coordinator.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Essential Questions xv

Chapter 1 What Is ADHD? 1

Chapter 2 The History of ADHD 17

Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors 35

Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms 49

Chapter 5 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management 63

Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications 87

Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends 103

Chapter 8 Prevention 117

Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies 131

Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions 147

Case Illustrations 163

Glossary 175

Directory of Resources 183

References 187

Index 189