| Description |
1 online resource (355 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 The ABCs of ADHD -- Chapter 1 ADHD Basics -- Identifying Symptoms of ADHD -- Peering into primary symptoms -- Seeing a few secondary symptoms -- Clueing in on ADHD's Origins -- Getting a Diagnosis of ADHD -- Choosing your professional -- Preparing for the evaluation process -- Viewing Various Treatment Approaches -- Recognizing ADHD's Role in Your Life -- Accentuating the positive |
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Dealing with daily life -- Chapter 2 Exploring the Causes of ADHD -- Gaining Perspective from Past Theories -- Coming at ADHD Research from All Sides -- Examining Self-Regulation's Role in ADHD -- Recognizing self-regulation as a core issue -- Linking executive brain functions and self-regulation -- Exploring Current ADHD Research -- Genetic -- Anatomical -- Functional -- Chemical -- Getting Down to the Bottom Line -- Chapter 3 The Many Facets of ADHD -- Picturing the Primary Symptoms of ADHD -- Inattention/distractibility -- Impulsivity -- Restlessness/hyperactivity |
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Considering Some Secondary Symptoms -- Anticipation of failure -- Worry -- Boredom -- Loss of motivation/feelings of hopelessness -- Frustration -- Low self-esteem -- Sleep disturbances -- Substance abuse -- Facing ADHD in Different Populations -- Children -- Adolescents -- Adults -- Women -- Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) -- LGBTQIA+ -- Part 2 Diagnosing ADHD -- Chapter 4 Moving Forward with a Diagnosis -- Help Wanted: Searching for the Right Person or People -- ADHD specialist -- Family physician -- Pediatrician -- Psychologist -- Clinical social worker -- ADHD coach -- Psychiatrist |
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Neurologist -- Neuropsychiatrist/behavioral neurologist -- Educational diagnostician -- Speech-language pathologist -- Occupational therapist -- Other professionals you may encounter -- Examining Your Values -- Digging into your ideas about diagnosis -- Tackling your thoughts on treatment -- Evaluating Your ADHD Professional -- Selecting a diagnostician -- Partnering up for treatment -- Getting a Second Opinion -- Managing Your Care -- Being Eligible for Services -- Getting a diagnosis for legal purposes -- Examining your insurance coverage -- Seeking out school services |
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Chapter 5 Navigating the Evaluation Process -- Preparing for the Evaluation Process -- Mental Health Evaluations -- Medical Testing -- Educational Testing -- Motor, Cognitive, and Social Skills Testing -- Behavioral Assessment -- Performance Testing and Your Ability to Maintain Attention -- Knowing What to Do after Diagnosis -- Chapter 6 Investigating Conditions with ADHD-like Symptoms -- Understanding Differential Diagnosis: Sorting Out Your Symptoms -- Mental Disorders Sharing Features with ADHD -- Anxiety disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Post-traumatic stress disorder |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Bipolar disorder |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
MacHendrie, Carol
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| ISBN |
9781394219094 |
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1394219091 |
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