Interventions for Adhd: Treatment in Developmental Context - Hardcover

Interventions for ADHD. Treatment in developmental context.

Zustand: Sehr gut. XXI, 378 S. Umschlag leicht berieben, sonst gutes Exemplar. - Examining attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder from a developmental perspective, this essential volume shows how ADHD affects individuals at different points in the lifespan. Teeter helps clinicians recognize the major developmental milestones, issues, and challenges for clients with ADHD, evaluating intervention strategies and techniques for aiding preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, and adults. Integrating medical, psychological, educational, and family perspectives, this comprehensive resource is filled with easy-to-follow charts and practical suggestions for assessment and treatment. Designed for easy reference, the volume is organized by developmental stage and includes summaries of recommended intervention goals. Teeter incorporates the most recent findings on the genetic and neurodevelopmental bases of ADHD and on the environmental conditions that exacerbate its effects, showing how these factors interact to affect the cognitive, psychoso-cial, academic, and behavioral functioning of individuals of different ages. Describing the benefits, drawbacks, and optimal implementation of a wide range of treatment approaches, chapters examine such topics as: Improving parent-child bonding and social interaction skills in the preschool years -- The effects upon children's academic performance of self-paced activities, behavior management, stimulant medication, and parent-training approaches -- Interventions to help adolescents build self-esteem, social competence, and self-regulatory skills -- Working with adults diagnosed with ADHD to manage educational, employment, and interpersonal challenges -- Areas for future research that may be facilitated by advances in neuroimaging technology. ISBN 9781572303843 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550 Originalleinen mit Schutzumschlag. Artikel-Nr. 1035318

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