Synopses & Reviews
The ADHD label had been rampantly overused on children with completely different problems when the controversial first edition of ADHD was praised by practitioners and parents alike as a timely book whose message was long overdue. This new edition includes a complete revision of the chapter on medication, detailing when to use certain drugs and the side effects that can be expected, and including a thorough review and update of older medications. Special problems for teenagers with ADHD are addressed, including sexual relationships, pregnancy, substance abuse, driving, and general teen attitudes. Material has been added to help parents find their way through the legal maze of public education where children are often wrongly first stigmatized with the ADHD label.
Synopsis
This new edition includes a complete revision of the chapter on medication, detailing when to use certain drugs and the side effects that can be expected, and includes a thorough review and update of older medications.
Synopsis
This latest edition of Julian Haber's highly praised and controversial exploration of the rampant, and often incorrect, overuse of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a wealth of new information. The chapter on medication has been completely revised and now details when to use certain drugs, side effects that can be expected, and a thorough review and update of older medications. Dr. Haber addresses problems special to teenagers with ADHD, including sexual relationships, pregnancy, substance abuse, driving, and general teen attitudes. Material has also been added to help parents find their way through the legal maze of public education where children are often wrongly first stigmatized with the ADHD label.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-253) and index.