Download or read book ADHD on Trial written by Michael Gordon and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006 Philadelphia, graduate student Jonathan Love sued the organization that publishes the Law School Admissions Test. Love had attained average scores on the test, but claimed he should have been given extra time because he qualified as a person with a disability - and allowances provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act - due to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The case, which drew in author psychologist Michael Gordon as an expert witness for the defense, reached federal court and resulted in a precedent-setting ruling still as controversial as the disorder that triggered the trial. In this work, Gordon takes us into the courtroom and behind the scenes with attorneys and experts to look not only at this trial, but more than a dozen others that have involved ADHD or other psychiatric diagnoses, and the questions they raise, including what the real meaning of disability is, how malingering can be an issue with psychological disorders, and what the more far-reaching effects for the public can be if accommodations are provided to people who do not have a legally-defined disability. When does deference to an individual with a disorder like ADHD begin to invade the rights of the non-disabled? Controversy fills these pages, from discussion of ADHD and the debate over its justifiability as a disability to public reactions regarding the ruling in Love's case and others. Comparisons and contrasts are also raised between the Love trial and earlier cases involving people claiming psychological disabilities who fought actions by The National Board of Medical Examiners, United Airlines, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and other organizations. Do the decisions help or harm disability rights and people with disabilities? Gordon offers the insights not only of a psychologist, but a seasoned legal insider who has testified as an expert witness at many of the trials.
Download or read book ADHD Rating Scale 5 for Children and Adolescents written by George J. DuPaul and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by ADHD rating scale-IV / George J. DuPaul ... [et al.]. 1998.
Download or read book College Students with ADHD written by Lisa L. Weyandt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-10-28 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not long ago, conventional wisdom held that ADHD was a disorder of childhood only—that somewhere during puberty or adolescence, the child would outgrow it. Now we know better: the majority of children with the disorder continue to display symptoms throughout adolescence and into adulthood. It is during the teen and young adult years that the psychological and academic needs of young people with ADHD change considerably, and clinical and campus professionals are not always sufficiently prepared to meet the challenge. College Students with ADHD is designed to bring the professional reader up to speed. The book reviews the latest findings on ADHD in high school and college students, assessment methods, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Practical guidelines are included for helping young adults make the transition to college, so they may cope with their disorder and do as well as possible in school and social settings. Coverage is straightforward, realistic, and geared toward optimum functioning and outcomes. Among the topics featured: - Background information, from current statistics to diagnostic issues. - ADHD in high school adolescents. - ADHD in college students: behavioral, academic, and psychosocial functioning. - Assessment of ADHD in college students. - Psychosocial/educational treatment of ADHD in college students. - Pharmacotherapy for college students with ADHD. - Future directions for practice and research. The comprehensive information in College Students with ADHD provides a wealth of information to researchers and professionals working with this population, including clinical and school psychologists, school and college counselors, special education teachers, social workers, developmental psychologists, and disability support staff on college campuses, as well as allied mental health providers.
Download or read book The ADHD Explosion and Today s Push for Performance written by Stephen P. Hinshaw and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debunks myths and misconceptions about ADHD, and discusses the controversies surrounding skyrocketing rates of diagnosis and medication treatment as well as the condition's cost to society.
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder written by Tobias Banaschewski and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford Textbook of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is an authoritative, multi-disciplinary text covering the diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with ADHD.
Download or read book School based Assessments and Interventions for ADD Students written by James M. Swanson and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mindful Parenting written by Susan Bögels and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its inherent joys, the challenges of parenting can produce considerable stress. These challenges multiply—and the quality of parenting suffers—when a parent or child has mental health issues, or when parents are in conflict. Even under optimal circumstances, the constant changes as children develop can tax parents' inner resources, often undoing the best intentions and parenting courses. Mindful Parenting: A Guide for Mental Health Practitioners offers an evidence-based, eight week structured mindfulness training program for parents with lasting benefits for parents and their children. Designed for use in mental health contexts, its methods are effective whether parents or children have behavioral or emotional issues. The program's eight sessions focus on mindfulness-oriented skills for parents, such as responding to (as opposed to reacting to) parenting stress, handling conflict with children or partners, fostering empathy, and setting limits. The book dovetails with other clinical mindfulness approaches, and is written clearly and accessibly so that professionals can learn the material easily and impart it to clients. Featured in the text: Detailed theoretical, clinical, and empirical foundations of the program. The complete Mindful Parenting manual with guidelines for eight sessions and a follow-up. Handouts and assignments for each session. Findings from clinical trials of the Mindful Parenting program. Perspectives from parents who have finished the course. Its clinical focus and empirical support make Mindful Parenting an invaluable tool for practitioners and clinicians in child, school, and family psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, and developmental psychology.
Download or read book Treating ADHD and Comorbid Disorders written by Steven R. Pliszka and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently experience co-occurring problems with aggression, mood swings, tics, anxiety, or depression. Organized around detailed case presentations, this highly informative book helps the clinician make sound decisions when assessing and treating the full range of ADHD comorbidities. Experienced child psychiatrist Steven Pliszka offers straightforward guidance on how to avoid common diagnostic errors, develop an individualized medication regimen, minimize health risks and side effects, collaborate successfully with parents, and tailor psychosocial treatments to each family's needs. A reproducible structured interview facilitates sorting out symptoms and distinguishing between different comorbid disorders.
Download or read book Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low Income Children written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-10-28 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children living in poverty are more likely to have mental health problems, and their conditions are more likely to be severe. Of the approximately 1.3 million children who were recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits in 2013, about 50% were disabled primarily due to a mental disorder. An increase in the number of children who are recipients of SSI benefits due to mental disorders has been observed through several decades of the program beginning in 1985 and continuing through 2010. Nevertheless, less than 1% of children in the United States are recipients of SSI disability benefits for a mental disorder. At the request of the Social Security Administration, Mental Disorders and Disability Among Low-Income Children compares national trends in the number of children with mental disorders with the trends in the number of children receiving benefits from the SSI program, and describes the possible factors that may contribute to any differences between the two groups. This report provides an overview of the current status of the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, and the levels of impairment in the U.S. population under age 18. The report focuses on 6 mental disorders, chosen due to their prevalence and the severity of disability attributed to those disorders within the SSI disability program: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and mood disorders. While this report is not a comprehensive discussion of these disorders, Mental Disorders and Disability Among Low-Income Children provides the best currently available information regarding demographics, diagnosis, treatment, and expectations for the disorder time course - both the natural course and under treatment.
Download or read book Young Children with ADHD written by George J. DuPaul and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first book to describe empirically-supported early intervention with children aged 2-5 years who have or are at risk for ADHD, the authors present a three-tiered model for prevention and intervention that can be implemented at home or in preschool settings. This promising model can be adjusted to the degree of difficulty the child is experiencing and consists of universal intervention strategies, small group skills instruction, and assessment-based behavioral interventions. Lively case examples drawn from the authors' clinical experience illustrate common challenges of implementation. The authors also describe how to foster children's early academic skills and promote their physical safety.
Download or read book ADHD Nation written by Alan Schwarz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1 in 7 American children get diagnosed with ADHD - three times what experts have said is appropriate - meaning that millions of kids are misdiagnosed and taking medications such as Adderall or Concerta for a psychiatric condition they probably do not have. The numbers rise every year. And still, many experts and drug companies deny any cause for concern. In fact, they say that adults and the rest of the world should embrace ADHD and that its medications will transform their lives. -- Provided by publisher.
Download or read book ADHD Holistic written by Case Adams and published by Logical Books. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you know what caused it? Did you know there are dozens of scientifically proven treatments for ADD and ADHD outside of drugs? If you want answers to these questions, this book is for you. There has been an alarming rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and teens, and ADHD among adults – both women and men – in recent years. The ADHD disorder has practically become an epidemic, affecting more and more families each year. In "ADHD Holistic," the author sheds light on the underlying factors contributing to this trend and offers evidence-based strategies to help reverse it. This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional understanding of ADHD and offers a new way of thinking about the disorder. By exploring the impact of environmental pollutants, food toxins, nutrient deficiencies, diet, sleep issues, play and other factors on brain health, the author provides a fresh perspective on ADHD that can help families break free and regain control over their health. "ADHD Holistic" offers a roadmap for understanding and managing the disorder naturally. With practical advice and evidence-based strategies, this book can help you and your family thrive and embrace life. Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD both deserve a fresh perspective. These are rampaging through our children, our young adults, and now older adults. The rate of this disorder has nearly doubled in a little over a decade in modern cultures. The solutions provided to us by conventional medicine over the past 50 years are not working. Yes, they have been able to temporarily curb some of the symptoms. But these are short-lived bandages. They do not meet the requirements of finding the real causes of this condition, nor are they providing the long-term solutions needed to slow the rate of contagion. “ADHD Holistic" is a comprehensive guide that provides a fresh perspective by exploring the underlying root causes and offering practical evidence-based strategies for ADHD in children and ADHD in adults. This book delves into the latest research on ADHD, revealing the often-overlooked factors that contribute to its development, including those that affect the brain, moods, depression, anxiety and of course, hyperactivity. Using a holistic approach, the author empowers readers with the scientific studies on proven natural strategies that have been shown to help manage ADHD symptoms, including diet, nutrients, probiotics, herbal medicines, family therapy, exercise, play, music, mindfulness and others. Whether you are a woman with ADHD, a parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD or an adult looking for a natural approach to managing your symptoms, "ADHD Holistic" offers practical guidance and evidence-based strategies to support your journey towards optimal health and well-being. This book is for expecting parents, parents of kids of all ages, teenagers, young adults, or older adults, this book will help you learn to unlock your or your child’s true potential and thrive naturally. Drawing on the latest research, the author sheds light on the importance of gut health in managing ADHD symptoms. From dietary changes and nutritional supplements to lifestyle and mindfulness practices, "ADHD Holistic" offers a holistic path that can improve overall well-being and quality of life for individuals of all ages.
Download or read book Updates in Pharmacologic Strategies in ADHD An Issue of ChildAnd Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America written by Jeffrey H. Newcorn and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jeffrey H. Newcorn and Timothy E. Wilens bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Pharmacologic Strategies in ADHD. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as PK of stimulants pharmacogenomics, stimulants, nonstimulants, neurotherapeutics, and more. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including special groups: ADHD+, such as mood/ dysregulation and disruptive behavior; SUD; autism; tics, Tourette syndrome, and anxiety; sleep; cardiovascular; college-aged; transitional-aged youth; adults; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pharmacologic strategies in ADHD, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Medical Uses of Statistics Second Edition written by Bailar/Mostelle and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1992-03-01 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the purpose of statistical methods in medical studies & analyzes the statistical techniques used by clinical investigators, with special emphasis on studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Clarifies fundamental concepts of statistical design & analysis & facilitates the understanding of research results.
Download or read book The Creators of ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Trial written by Jan Strydom and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Small Sample Size Solutions written by Rens van de Schoot and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers often have difficulties collecting enough data to test their hypotheses, either because target groups are small or hard to access, or because data collection entails prohibitive costs. Such obstacles may result in data sets that are too small for the complexity of the statistical model needed to answer the research question. This unique book provides guidelines and tools for implementing solutions to issues that arise in small sample research. Each chapter illustrates statistical methods that allow researchers to apply the optimal statistical model for their research question when the sample is too small. This essential book will enable social and behavioral science researchers to test their hypotheses even when the statistical model required for answering their research question is too complex for the sample sizes they can collect. The statistical models in the book range from the estimation of a population mean to models with latent variables and nested observations, and solutions include both classical and Bayesian methods. All proposed solutions are described in steps researchers can implement with their own data and are accompanied with annotated syntax in R. The methods described in this book will be useful for researchers across the social and behavioral sciences, ranging from medical sciences and epidemiology to psychology, marketing, and economics.
Download or read book ADHD and Hyperkinetic Disorder written by Tobias Banaschewski and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocketbook serves as a concise and practical guide to the management of ADHD for child and adolescent psychiatrists and child psychologists, paediatricians, trainees, psychiatric specialist nurses, interested general practitioners, and other mental health professionals. The pocketbook provides a user-friendly introduction to the clinical understanding, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD. This edition has been updated to include new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (May 2013) and to reflect more published studies on ADHD in the adult population, along with new data on the CNS stimulant drug LDX (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate).
