Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies;

ADHD accounts for 30 to 40 percent of all referrals made to child guidance clinics, yet is one of the most controversial and difficult disorders to define. How is ADHD different in children and adults? What is the likelihood of recovery? Which treatment strategies are most effective? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies gives you the answers to these questions in minutes. Plus, review ADHD symptoms at each developmental phase — infancy to adulthood, Genetic and neurological factors, Observation assessment guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults, Severity rating guidelines, 6 psychotherapies most often used to treat ADHD, Stimulant medications — side-effect management, compliance issues, and contraindications, Non-stimulant medication effectiveness, and Clinician FAQs about ADHD medications