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Summary
8 hours CE
Steven R. Pliszka, Caryn L. Carlson, and James M. SwansonTreating a child or adolescent with ADHD is especially challenging when hyperactivity and inattention are accompanied by many other symptoms. It is not uncommon to encounter such complex ADHD cases as the child who also presents with aggression or antisocial behavior, the teen who has made a suicide attempt, or the hyperactive child with mental retardation. Integrating the latest biomedical and psychosocial knowledge, this practice-oriented volume is designed to help clinicians meet the needs of these tough-to-treat clients. Major comorbidities are described in depth and empirically grounded guidelines are presented for evaluation and treatment. Filled with illustrative case examples and pointers to facilitate time- and cost-effective practice, this book will enhance the work of clinicians and students in a range of settings. Learning Objectives - identify characteristics of ADHD
- identify appropriate assessment procedures for ADHD and comorbid disorders
- identify risk factors for those with ADHD in educational, social, and vocational settings
- identify appropriate, effective treatments for ADHD
- identify controversial treatments for ADHD
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Overview of Issues in Comorbidity
- Assessment
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Behavioral Assessment
- Overview of Treatment Approaches
- Psychopharmacological Interventions
- Behavioral Interventions
- Comorbid Conditions
- Substance Abuse
- Neurological Disorders
- Affective Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mental Retardation and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
- Medical Disorders
- Learning Disorders
- Tic and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- Addressing Specific Areas of Impaired Functioning
- Behavioral Interventions for Problems at Home
- Behavioral Interventions for Problems at School
- Behavioral Interventions for Problems on the Playground
- Epilogue: Future Directions in Research and Treatment
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