Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment indications, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for chronic illness in children and adolescents. Although treatments and research for chronic conditions are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, and sickle cell disease due to the high incidence of these chronic diseases among children and adolescents. Case vignettes and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader."The Advances in Psychotherapy" series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). In conjunction with the Society, a system of home study continuing education courses has been developed for each book that an individual can complete on the web.

Chronic Illness in Children And Adolescents

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Brown, Ronald T.

Rickel, Annette U.

Daly, Brian P.

Psychology & Counseling

Hogrefe & Huber Pub

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. When ADHD is properly identified and diagnosed, however, there are many interventions that have established benefits. This compact and easy to follow guide therefore covers all aspects of the assessment and management of ADHD in children and adolescents that are relevant in real life practice, ranging from diagnosis to the choice of appropriate, empirically supported interventions. Both a how to reference for use by professional clinicians in their daily work and an ideal educational reference for students, its most important feature is that it is practical and reader friendly. Tables, relevant case studies, and marginal notes assist orientation, while suggestions for further reading, support groups, and educational organizations provide additional resources. ADHD in adults is covered in a companion volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy Evidence-Based Practice series.

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents (Advances in Psychotherarpy - Evidence-Based Practice)

Hildenbrand, Aimee K.

Mental Health

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in adults.Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that emerges during childhood. However, it is now well recognized that ADHD frequently persists over the lifespan and well into adulthood. Although ADHD is typically first identified during the childhood years, the presentation of symptoms may differ considerably between adults and children. Without appropriate symptom management, ADHD can significantly interfere with academic, emotional, social, and work functioning. When properly identified and diagnosed, however, outcomes in adults with ADHD who receive appropriate treatment are encouraging.This volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy series is both a compact how to reference, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, and an ideal educational reference for practice-oriented students. The most important feature of this volume is that it is practical and reader friendly .It has a similar structure to others in the series, and is a compact and easy to follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real life in the assessment and management of ADHD in adults. Tables, relevant case studies, and marginal notes assist orientation, while suggestions for further reading, support groups, and educational organizations are provided for individuals and professionals.A companion volume Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children and Adolescents is also available.

Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults (Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice)

Nicholls, Elizabeth L.

The new edition of this popular text incorporates the latest research on assessment and treatment practices for adults with attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The resentation of symptoms may differ considerably in adulthood and without appropriate symptom management, ADHD can significantly interfere in many aspects of life. When properly identified and diagnosed, however, outcomes in adults with ADHD who receive appropriate treatment are encouraging.This volume is both a compact "how to" reference for use by professionals in their daily work and an ideal educational reference for students, informing the reader of all aspects involved in the assessment and management of ADHD in adults. This edition also explores how psychosocial adversity factors impact the development and functional impairments associated with ADHD and highlights strategies used in the multimodal treatment of ADHD in adults. Best practice approaches are offered for common problems encountered when carrying out treatments.A companion volume ADHD in Children and Adolescents is also available.

Attention-deficit-hyperactivity Disorder in Adults (Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-based Practice, 35)

Silverstein, Michael J.

This updated new edition of this popular text integrates the latest research and practices to give practitioners concise and readable guidance on the assessment and effective treatment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This common childhood condition can have serious consequences for academic, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. When properly identified and diagnosed, however, there are many interventions that have established benefits.This volume is both a compact "how to" reference, for use by professionals in their daily work, and an ideal educational reference for students. It has a similar structure to other books in the Advances in Psychotherapy series, and informs the reader of all aspects involved in the assessment and management of ADHD. Practitioners will particularly appreciate new information on the best approaches to the ideal sequencing of treatments in multimodal care, and the important diversity considerations. Suggestions for further reading, support groups, and educational organizations are also provided.A companion volume Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults is also available.

Attention-deficit-hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents (33) (Advances in Psychotherapy Evidence-based Practice, 33)

Litke, Shannon G.