What You Need to Know about ADHD (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ADHD, focusing on the topics that matter most to readers. The information it provides makes it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life is affected-directly or indirectly-by this disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may lead to difficulties paying attention, problems controlling behavior, and excessive activity. What You Need to Know about ADHD conveys what individuals and families affected by ADHD need to know about it in order to manage its symptoms and to help their loved ones to grow. This book is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series, which profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering basics such as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but critical to understand, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations. Approaches the subject in a holistic manner, covering often-overlooked areas such as societal perceptions and impacts on family and friends Provides quick answers to the questions that readers are most likely to have in an Essential Questions section that also serves as a springboard for understanding the content of the book in greater depth Provides relatable, real-world examples of concepts discussed in Case Illustrations Points readers toward useful books, organizations, and websites in an annotated Directory of Resources guiding further study and research

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Publishing Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Inside Diseases and Disorders
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Victor B. Stolberg
Dimensions:	164 x 242 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	198
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6181-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-6181-1
Barcode:	9781440861819

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