Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Guide for Practitioners

From the Reviews of the First Edition "A well written, extremely readable addition to the literature on ADHD." --Journal of Clinical Psychology "Goldstein and Goldstein's volume should be on every practitioner's bookcase as a solid and comprehensive guide." --Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology A proven approach to the diagnosis and management of one of the most challenging childhood disorders ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children and adolescents. It is also one of the most difficult to manage. In this updated and expanded Second Edition of their critically acclaimed practitioner's guide, Drs. Sam Goldstein and Michael Goldstein describe a proven multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood ADHD, developed at the prestigious Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. A valuable working resource for practitioners who manage children with ADHD, Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity in Children, Second Edition features:
* In-depth reviews of the latest research into the etiology and development of ADHD
* Step-by-step guidelines on evaluating ADHD--medically, at home, and in school
* A multidisciplinary approach to treating ADHD that combines medical, family, cognitive, behavioral, and school interventions
* Critical discussions of controversial new treatments, including diets, dietary supplements, and EEG/biofeedback