Critical New Perspectives on ADHD (Paperback, New ed)

There is little doubt that ADHD is a 21st century, global phenomenon, nor that it is having a significant affect on the lives of children, parents and teachers worldwide.
Reasons for the growth in diagnoses of the condition are debatable and contentious. This edited collection unpicks the myths surrounding ADHD, and leaves no stone unturned in its search for answers. Whether ADHD has evolved because of the dominance of US psychiatric models, the need for new markets for major pharmaceutical companies, or because of the increasing use of the internet amongst parents and professionals, contributors to this book take a critical, highly international perspective on the topic and raise a number of concerns that are often not covered by material currently in the public domain.
In a world where moves to educational inclusion are paradoxically paralleled by ever increasing use of medication for children's behavior, this book scrutinizes current accepted practice and offers alternative perspectives and strategies for teachers and other educational professionals. Anyone with a professional or personal interest in ADHD and other behavioral difficulties cannot afford to ignore this book.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	2006
Editors:	Gwynedd Lloyd • Joan Stead • David Cohen
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	248
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-36037-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of those with special educational needs > Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties Promotions
LSN:	0-415-36037-4
Barcode:	9780415360371

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