About the Author |
| Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who received his Ph.D. from Yale University and maintains a private practice in Hamden, CT. specializing in assessment and treatment of high-IQ children, adolescents and adults with ADD and related problems. He is an Asst. Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine and is Associate Director of the Yale Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders. |
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Summary
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6 hours CE
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Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.
In this up-to-date and clearly written book for the general public as well as professionals in medicine, mental health and education, Dr. Brown describes his new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories from his clinical practice, he describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated. This book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD or ADHD.
Learning Objectives
- describe the nature of ADD
- discuss common misconceptions about focus and willpower
- describe the challenges of ADD across the lifespan
- identify disorders that may accompany ADD
- describe methods used to treat ADD
Difficulty Level:Intermediate
384 pp.
Conflicts of Interest:
No commercial support was received for this CE activity.
The authors of this course have no conflicts of interest related to this CE activity.
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