This book summarizes what is known about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in terms of current diagnostic criteria, causal theories, assessment methods, and traditional and nontraditional treatment approaches.  Weyandt's book is packed with practical, useful, and current scientific information about ADHD. Not only does this text make a complex area understandable, An ADHD Primer does so in a user-friendly manner with handouts, checklists, teaching strategies, and numerous websites that help the reader become even more knowledgeable about the disorder.  For anyone interested in learning more about ADHD.

ADHD Primer, An

Education & Teaching

Weyandt, Lisa L.

Schools & Teaching

Allyn&Bacon

The Physiological Bases of Cognitive And Behavioral Disorders

Up to twenty percent of the American population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder, and cross-national studies suggest a high prevalence of such disorders elsewhere. In recent decades, advances in our knowledge of the brain are causing us to question many of the theories underlying traditional approaches to diagnosing and treating these disorders. Researchers in diverse fields--molecular genetics, behavioral, cognitive and clinical neuroscience, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, and neurology--have contributed to the advances. The new knowledge that has been amassed should inform work with clients, but for most practitioners and practitioners-in-training, who lack specialized background, it has been difficult to grasp. In this book, specifically designed to meet the needs of graduate students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs, Lisa Weyandt offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, readable overview of our current understanding of the biological bases of psychopathology and its implications for intervention. Early chapters concisely and clearly explain the basics of brain structure and function and current research techniques; they set the stage for chapters examining each major group of disorders. An extensive art program underlines the important points.

The Physiological Bases of Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Weyandt, Lisa

Mental Health

Routledge

An ADHD Primer

Filled with current, practical, and useful information for professionals and individuals, this second edition of An ADHD Primer summarizes the literature concerning ADHD across the lifespan. It offers a better understanding of the disorder by addressing the potential causes of ADHD, the developmental course, and numerous treatment approaches. Author Lisa L. Weyandt delivers research-based, cutting-edge knowledge in a concise and user-friendly fashion. The book skillfully explains the scientific literature, often complex, concerning this disorder. Commonly asked questions are addressed, including: What causes ADHD? What does ADHD look like, and how can it be accurately assessed? How can ADHD be treated with and without medication? Weyandt thoroughly tackles these question and more. The text contains helpful tables and appendices, as well as numerous up-to-date resources for readers who desire additional information about the disorder. An ADHD Primer is intended for students enrolled in teacher-certification programs, graduate students enrolled in research and applied training programs, educators, counselors, nurses, psychologists, parents, and individuals with ADHD.

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

This book reviews current research on ADHD in high school and college students and evaluates assessment methods and pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. Offers guidelines for helping young adults adjust to new academic and social settings.

College Students with ADHD: Current Issues and Future Directions

DuPaul, George J.

Psychology & Counseling

Springer

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