Synopses & Reviews
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Clinically referred preschool children with ADHD are significantly impaired, are at-risk for poor school outcome, and are frequent users of the healthcare system. Behavior problems in preschool children with ADHD persist to school-age years resulting in considerable stress for the entire family and staggering socio-economic burden to schools and society at large.
This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding assessment-including diagnostic interview, neuropsychological testing, comorbidity and differential diagnosis, sleep problems-and treatment interventions including psychosocial, pharmacological and complementary and alternative treatments. All the chapters have a clinical focus and practical case examples are used to increase competency in clinical settings.
ADHD in Preschool Children serves as a guide for experienced practitioners of child and adolescent mental health care as well as trainees in child and adolescent psychiatry, psychology, social work, pediatrics, family medicine and nursing. The chapter authors are national leaders with significant experience in assessing and treating preschool children with ADHD and behavioral disorders.
Review
"This book is wise, eminently readable, and a valuable resource for anyone working with
young children -- parents, educators, and counselors. It spells out the challenges in
identifying young children with ADHD while providing expert guidance in how to assess
and treat these children. A powerful addition to the literature, the book provides an
understandable integration of psychopathology, assessment, and treatment strategies." -- Paramjit T. Joshi, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences & Pediatrics,
George Washington University School of Medicine and President-Elect, AACAP
"This exceptional book, full of compelling clinical wisdom and thoughtful integration of
relevant research, provides a much-needed and authoritative resource for the rapidly growing field of ADHD in preschool children. Written by outstanding experts in their
respective fields, the chapters are clear, informative, and comprehensive and cover every
important aspect of assessment and treatment. ADHD in Preschool Children: Assessment
and Treatment will be a welcome addition to the personal libraries of students new to the
field and experts in need of a definitive resource." -- Mark Riddle, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
"ADHD in Preschool Children: Assessment and Treatment is a well-written, timely book
that will help pediatric, mental health, and primary care practitioners provide quality care
for families who have young children with ADHD. Drs. Jaswinder and Harinder Ghuman
address the sometimes confusing and often controversial issues about how and when to
identify and treat ADHD in preschool children. The chapters offer a thoughtful approach
to developing rapport with parents and child, reviewing best practices for diagnosis, and
helping families examine treatment options, both mainstream and alternative." -- Alice Charach, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
"As a child psychiatry trainee, I found this book immensely valuable. The detailed instructions on clinical considerations, assessments, and treatment are very helpful. I particularly appreciate the detailed instructions on medication and safety concerns. Finally, this book is very readable for busy clinicians." -Soo Lee, Doody's Health Science Book Review
About the Author
Jaswinder K. Ghuman, M.D. is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, and Associate Medical Director at Community Care Behavioral Health, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. She has 25 years clinical, research and teaching experience in evaluating and treating preschool children with mental health problems including ADHD and developmental disorders. She developed and directed the Infant and Preschool Psychiatry Clinic both at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland and at the University of Arizona Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program. Dr. J. Ghuman was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to the Maryland Advisory Council on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She participated in the NIMH-sponsored Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine site. She developed the Ghuman-Folstein Screen for Social Interaction to screen for autism in at-risk preschoolers. She has authored and co-authored 55 publications.
Harinder S. Ghuman, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, and in private practice in Pittsburgh, PA. He has over 30 years of clinical, research, teaching and administrative experience in the practice of child and adolescent psychiatry. He has held various administrative positions including Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Program Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training at the University of Arizona (2003-2013), Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Walter P Carter Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland (1994-2002), and Senior Psychiatrist/Service Chief, The Sheppard and Enoch Pratt hospital, Towson, Maryland (1982-1993). Dr. H. Ghuman is a Distinguished Life Fellow of APA and Fellow of AACAP. He has written number of scientific articles and book chapters and co-edited three books titled, Handbook of Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment, Handbook of Child and Adolescent Outpatient, Day Treatment and Community Psychiatry, and Providing Mental Health Services to Youth Where They Are.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
ADHD in Preschool Children: Overview and Diagnostic Considerations
Jaswinder Kaur Ghuman, M.D. and Harinder Singh Ghuman, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Chapter 2
Evaluation Process and Essentials of Clinical Assessment
Jaswinder Kaur Ghuman, M.D. and Harinder Singh Ghuman, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Chapter 3
Neuropsychological Assessment of ADHD in Preschoolers: Performance-based Measures, Rating Scales, and Structured Interviews
Mahone, E.M., and Pritchard, A.E.
Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Chapter 4
Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity: Primary Health Care Provider Perspective
Sydney A. Rice and William N. Marshall, Jr.
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson
Chapter 5
Psychosocial and Behavioral Interventions with a Focus on Parent Child Interaction Therapy: Theory and Clinical Practice
Regina Bussing, M.D. and Desiree Murray, Ph.D.
Chapter 6
Parent, Teacher and Child Interventions: Tailoring the Incredible Years for Young Children with ADHD
Carolyn Webster-Stratton, Ph. D. and M. Jamila Reid, Ph.D.
University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA
Chapter 7
Psychopharmacological Interventions in Preschool Children with ADHD: General Considerations and Evidence
Jaswinder Kaur Ghuman, M.D. and Harinder Singh Ghuman, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Chapter 8
Psychopharmacological Interventions in Clinical Practice
Jaswinder Kaur Ghuman, M.D. and Harinder Singh Ghuman, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Chapter 9
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Preschool Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Nicholas Lofthouse, Ph.D., Elizabeth Hurt, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Chapter 10
Sleep Problems and Interventions in Preschoolers with ADHD
Mark Stein, Ph.D., Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington
Margaret Weiss, M.D., Ph.D, University of British Columbia West Vancouver, British Columbia