ADHD / James J. McGough.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGough, James J., author.

Series:

Oxford American psychiatry library.

Oxford American Psychiatry Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This concise paperback summarizes basic and clinical sciences relevant to our understanding of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a particular emphasis on history, etiology, phenomenology, neurobiology, assessment, and treatment. Written by an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and educator, the book ideally targets the learning needs of students, residents, and early-career practitioners, but also provides an updated overview with likely appeal for more experienced clinicians. The text is organized into succinct and well-referenced chapters. Critical informati

Contents:

Cover; ADHD; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Disclosure ; 1. Introduction; 2. Historical Perspectives; 3. Epidemiology and Burden; 4. Etiology and Neurobiology; 5. Diagnostic Criteria; 6. Assessment; 7. Treatment Planning: Children and Adolescents; 8. Treatment Planning: Adults; 9. Basic Pharmacology; 10. Clinical Medication Management; 11. Comorbidity; 12. Medication Controversies; 13. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-939852-6

0-19-939851-8

OCLC:

889023983