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Navigating life with ADHD / Sarah Cheyette, MD, Benjamin Cheyette, MD, PhD.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cheyette, Sarah, 1968- author.
- Cheyette, Ben, author.
- Series:
- Brain and life books.
- Oxford scholarship online.
- Brain and life books
- Oxford scholarship online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Popular works.
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Treatment--Popular works.
- People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Popular works.
- People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (289 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
- Summary:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects millions of people of all ages worldwide and has effects that ripple through society. 'Navigating Life with ADHD' is a guidebook to help adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and their caregivers and loved ones thrive.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series
- Navigating Life with ADHD
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Brain &
- Life® Books Series
- 1. What Is ADHD?
- What Is ADHD?
- ADHD Versus ADD
- The Prevalence of ADHD
- ADHD in Children Versus Adults
- Why Should You Do Anything About It?
- The Downsides of (Untreated) ADHD
- Consequences for Individuals with ADHD
- Consequences on Loved Ones and Peers
- Consequences on Society
- The Upsides of ADHD
- 2. Diagnosis: Where and How to Get Help
- Who Is the Right Professional to Diagnose My ADHD?
- Should You See a Psychologist (PhD) or a Physician (MD)?
- What Will Your Initial Doctor's Visit for ADHD Be Like?
- A Brief History of ADHD Diagnosis
- What You Can Learn from the History of ADHD
- Current Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD
- Inattention-Related Symptoms
- Symptoms Related to Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
- Tests That Help Diagnose ADHD
- Do I (or Does My Child) Need Neuropsychological Testing for ADHD?
- Should I (or My Child) Get a Genetic Test or Brain Scan for ADHD?
- Genetic Testing
- Brain Scans
- 3. What Causes ADHD? Biology
- A Permission Slip for Our Readers
- Are Any Brain Structures Abnormal or Different in ADHD?
- Differences in Brain Growth in ADHD
- Diagnostic Implications of Brain Anatomy and Brain Growth Studies
- What About Differences in Brain Function?
- What Brain Chemicals Are Involved in ADHD?
- Hope for the Future: Combining Brain Anatomy with Brain Chemistry
- The Role of Heredity (Genes) in ADHD
- Is ADHD Partly a Matter of Chance?
- Summary: Implications of Biology for ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
- 4. What Causes ADHD? Society and Environment
- Contributions of the Environment and Culture to ADHD
- Drug Use
- Prenatal Drug Exposure
- Postnatal Drug Use
- Psychological Stress
- Prenatal Exposure
- Stress During Infancy.
- During Childhood and Adolescence
- Toxins
- Sugar, Artificial Ingredients, and Artificial Colors
- Dietary Supplements
- Electronic Distractions/Diversions
- "Crazy Busy" Lives
- ADHD in Marginalized Communities
- Contributions from Other Mental Health Challenges
- 5. Could My ADHD Actually Be Something Else?
- How Other Factors Can Mimic or Worsen ADHD
- Psychiatric Conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety
- How Anxiety and Depression Can Mimic ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Dementia
- Addiction
- Poor Sleep
- Medical Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Absence Seizures
- Conditions that Cause Fatigue or Pain
- 6. Treatment with Medications
- What Makes It So Hard to Decide Whether to Take a Medication?
- Addressing Parental Fears
- What Can I, My Partner, or My Child Hope to Get out of Taking a Medication?
- The Decision to Take Medication
- Choosing a Medication
- Genetic Testing to Optimize Medication Choice
- What Kinds of ADHD Medication Are There?
- Side Effects of Stimulant Medications
- Insomnia
- Weight Loss
- Mood Changes and Irritability
- Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
- Miscellaneous
- Types of Stimulants
- Methylphenidate-Based Stimulant Medications (Ritalin)
- Amphetamine-Based Stimulant Medications (Adderall)
- Brand-Name Versus Generic Medication
- Nonstimulants
- Off-Label Medications
- What about Caffeine?
- Dosing
- How Often Will I Need to See My Doctor?
- Supplements
- Limitations of Medication-Based Treatments in Psychiatric Conditions
- 7. Coaching and Therapy Tips
- Talk-Based Treatment Approaches: Coaching Versus Therapy
- Types of Talk Therapy
- Some Useful Coaching and Therapy Tips
- Set Goals
- Celebrate Each Success
- Visualization
- Improve Time Management.
- Interval Training
- Identify Your Own Lies
- Keep a To-Do List and Set Reminders
- Practice Mindfulness
- Remove Your "Self" from the Situation
- Practice Situation Selection Awareness
- Improve Communication Skills
- Couples Therapy
- Organization Therapy
- Rest and Relax
- Get Sufficient Exercise
- Get Enough Sleep
- 8. Procrastination: A Major Problem for Most People with ADHD
- Procrastination
- Identifying Ambivalence
- Understanding the ADHDer's Viewpoint
- Skills to Manage Procrastination
- Get Help with Your Personal Blocks
- Start with the Smallest Bit
- Break Large, Complex Tasks Down into Smaller, Achievable Chunks
- Schedule Dreaded Tasks Early
- Recognize and End "Procrastivity"
- Impose Negative Consequences for Inaction
- Manage Electronic Distractions
- 9. Help in School and Self-Directed Treatments
- Help in School: 504 Plans, Individualized Education Programs, and Other Accommodations
- Are Accommodations a Good Idea?
- Accommodations at Work
- Self-Help: Blogs, Vlogs, Books, Support Groups, and Other Resources
- Electronic Aids (Apps, Websites, and Other Tools)
- Technology-Based Treatments for ADHD
- 10. ADHD Across the Lifespan
- How ADHD Is Different in Children Versus Adults
- Biological Factors, Part 1: The Developing Brain
- Biological Factors, Part 2: Sex and Gender
- Psychosocial Factors, Part 1: School and Work
- Preschool
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- College
- Adulthood
- Special Issues When ADHD Adults Become Parents
- ADHD in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms
- Psychosocial Factors, Part 2: ADHD in the Family
- Differences in Therapeutic Approaches in Children Versus Adults
- Incorporating Differences in ADHD Across the Lifespan into Diagnostic Criteria
- 11. For Care Partners
- What Does It Mean to Be a Care Partner?.
- Acknowledging Feelings and Fears
- Anger
- Fear
- Shame
- Guilt
- Getting Help
- Focus on the Positives
- Understand the Invisible Symptoms of ADHD
- When to Support Versus When to Step Back
- Find Ways to Connect to the ADHDer in Your Life
- Make Time for Yourself
- Summary
- 12. The Gift of ADHD
- Glossary
- Appendix 1: Further Resources
- Appendix 2: HII-5
- About Brain &
- Life® and the American Academy of Neurology
- Index.
- Notes:
- At foot of title: American Academy of Neurology.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on February 17, 2025).
- ISBN:
- 0-19-764653-0
- 0-19-764651-4
- OCLC:
- 1499840258
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