ADHD 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2 ed)

Contents Foreword Introduction 1 Information about ADHD What is ADHD? The History of ADHD ADHD Today Redefining ADHD How common is ADHD? ADHD and Age ADHD and Intelligence What Causes ADHD? 2 Impact of ADHD Problems at School What Parents Want ADHD and Driving ADHD in Adults 3 Diagnosing ADHD ADHD Evaluation Tools 4 Intervention: Educational Options Inclusion: Overall Principles Needs of the ADHD Child Homework 5 Intervention: Behavioural Options Rewards Sanctions Controlling Aggression Working with the ADHD Diagnosis in Behaviour Management 6 Intervention: Socialization Options Talking to the Rest of the Class about the Student with ADHD Communication Between School and Parents 7 Intervention: Multi-agency Options Recent Research Medication Parent Support Groups ADHD and the International Community Summary Appendix 1 Specific Learning Difficulties Dyslexia Dyscalculia Dyspraxia (DCD) Appendix 2 Autism/Asperger's Syndrome Appendix 3 Diagnostic Criteria for Conduct Disorder Appendix 4 Diagnostic Criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder References Further Resources