The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult: Attention Deficit Disorder Through the LifespanWritten by a leading child psychiatrist and researcher , this book coversnot just excessive activity, but all the symptoms exhibited by ADD patients anddemonstrates how the disorder can change with age. Parents, teachers,psychologists, and medical professionals will learn about the causes andcharacteristics of ADD; how ADD differs from learning disability; where to seekhelp; the kind and reliability of diagnostic tests; and the different approachesto treatment. A special feature of the book is its coverage of the occurrenceof ADD in adults, an area of research previously open only tospecialists. |
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
HYPERACTIVITY | 10 |
DIFFICULTIES IN COORDINATION | 19 |
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The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult: Attention Deficit Disorder ... Paul H. Wender No preview available - 1987 |
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