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1.

The Parent's Hyperactivity Handbook: Helping the Fidgety Child » Read Now
by David M. Paltin. 291 pgs.

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The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult: Attention Deficit Disorder through the Lifespan » Read Now
by Paul H. Wender. 162 pgs.

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1. Introduction 2. The Characteristics of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) 3. The Causes of Attention Deficit Disorder 4. The Development of the Child with Attention Deficit Disorder 5. Treatment of the Child with Attention Disorder ("Hyperactivity") 6. Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults 7. Finding Help
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ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults » Read Now
by Paul H. Wender. 280 pgs.

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Paul Wender is a pioneer researcher and clinician who was one of the first to identify and treat children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and later to notice the same pattern of symptoms in the parents of these children. He has now thoroughly revised and updated his classic handbook...
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Paul Wender is a pioneer researcher and clinician who was one of the first to identify and treat children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and later to notice the same pattern of symptoms in the parents of these children. He has now thoroughly revised and updated his classic handbook on the subject, adding more case histories, expanding the section on adults, and outlining the new drug treatments that have appeared since the last edition. Reviewing what is known about ADHD, its symptoms, its life course, its etiology, the usefulness of various treatments, and the value to the patient of education about the disorder, Wender brings together a wealth of information not available in any other volume. A clinician who has treated patients with ADHD for many years, he offers compelling firsthand accounts from men and women who offer dramatic insight into what it feels like to have ADHD and how it responds to medical treatment. Combining the insights of his clinical practice with his innovative research on pharmacological treatments of psychiatric disorders, Wender offers a wealth of practical information on where to seek help, the kinds and reliability of diagnostic tests, and the different approaches to treatment. He also identifies the drug treatments that can dramatically reduce symptoms and, when necessary, render patients more amenable to treatment for any residual psychological symptoms. The classic work on this ailment, ADHD is an indispensable source of help, hope, and understanding for parents and adults who suspect that they or someone they care about may suffer from this much misunderstood disorder.
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Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development (Chap. 26 "Hypersensitivity and Hyperactivity") » Read Now
by T. Berry Brazelton. 488 pgs.

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"Touchpoints" are the spurts of development, and the trying periods of regression that accompany them, throughout childhood. From pregnancy to first gradxe, all the concerns and questions that parents have about their child's behavior, feelings, and development are anticipated and answered in both...
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"Touchpoints" are the spurts of development, and the trying periods of regression that accompany them, throughout childhood. From pregnancy to first gradxe, all the concerns and questions that parents have about their child's behavior, feelings, and development are anticipated and answered in both chronological and reference form.(Addison-Wesley)
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Is Self-Esteem an Important Outcome in Hyperactive Children?, in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology » Read Now
by Cheryl Slomkowski, Rachel G. Klein, Salvatore Mannuzza. 13 pgs.

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Making Sense of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder » Read Now
by Carol R. Lensch. 146 pgs.

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Lensch reviews traditional and current research in order to help educators deal with the ever-increasing challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Through the development of a basic understanding of the cause(s), diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and interventions, educators...
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Lensch reviews traditional and current research in order to help educators deal with the ever-increasing challenges of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Through the development of a basic understanding of the cause(s), diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and interventions, educators will be able to deal more effectively with students with AD/HD and to communicate better with other professionals and parents.
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Students in Discord: Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Chap. 8 "Attention-Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity") » Read Now
by C. Robin Boucher. 402 pgs.

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A number of emotional and behavioral conditions--including depression, Tourette's syndrome, bipolar disorder, and narcissism--have been viewed as predominantly adult disorders until recently. The author discusses these and other problems that afflict students enrolled in school, and gives guidance to the professionals who work with them.
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Behaviour Problems in Young Children: Assessment and Management (1989) (Chap. Nine "The Overactive and Hyperactive Child") » Read Now
by Jo Douglas. 222 pgs.

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Handbook of Psychological Treatment Protocols for Children and Adolescents (Chap. 4 "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder") » Read Now
by Michel Hersen, Vincent B. Van Hasselt. 578 pgs.

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Handbook of Psychological Services for Children and Adolescents (Chap. 12 "Treating Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder") » Read Now
by Jane Close Conoley, Annette M. La Greca, Jan N. Hughes. 485 pgs.

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This handbook provides a comprehensive discussion of the key elements which should be part of any successful programme tailored to the needs of children with diagnosable mental, behavioural, or emotional disorders. The overall goal of the book is to provide an overview of the psychological services...
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This handbook provides a comprehensive discussion of the key elements which should be part of any successful programme tailored to the needs of children with diagnosable mental, behavioural, or emotional disorders. The overall goal of the book is to provide an overview of the psychological services available to children and adolescents in school and services community settings. The book is divided into five parts: "Framing the Issues," "Delivering Psychological Services in Diverse Settings," "Preventive Interventions," "Treatments with Specific Populations," and "System-Level Consultation."
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Advanced Abnormal Child Psychology (Chap. 20 "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder") » Read Now
by Robert T. Ammerman, Michel Hersen. 526 pgs.

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There was a time when abnormal child psychology was the stepchild of abnormal psychology, with perhaps one or two chapters in an entire advanced textbook devoted to children. Given the explosive amount of new research on child development in general since the 1980s, "stepchild" is obviously no...
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There was a time when abnormal child psychology was the stepchild of abnormal psychology, with perhaps one or two chapters in an entire advanced textbook devoted to children. Given the explosive amount of new research on child development in general since the 1980s, "stepchild" is obviously no longer a valid characterization. Indeed, in the last 15 years, many new journals devoted to childhood problems have made their appearance on library bookshelves. The first edition of this book was assembled in an effort to integrate the empirical and clinical literatures and show the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate student the breadth and depth of our existing knowledge about the disorders that manifest themselves early in development. Now, since its publication in 1995, a great deal more work has been done. This revised and expanded second edition includes much new material from the first edition authors and from several new ones, all respected experts in the field. Part I offers an overview. It outlines: *historical developments with documentation of the neglect and abuse that children suffered at the hands of society well into the 20th century; *developmental psychopathology as a theoretical framework to guide research and clinical efforts; *psychophysiological determinants of behavior, with special attention focused on childhood autism, and attention deficit and antisocial conduct disorders; *theoretical, methodological, and practical considerations involved in determining investigatory paths including sampling, design selection, measurement, data analysis, and pragmatics; and *the reactions of children, families, and society to complex and diverse child health problems. Part II addresses assessment and treatment issues. It discusses: *behavioral treatment of childhood disorders and multiple case examples of commonly used techniques; *new developments in pharmacological treatment and sound guidelines for the consideration of pharmacotherapy; and *formulations and a review of preventive interventions. Part III examines specific disorders of childhood and adolescence. It discusses: *anxiety disorders, affective and mood disorders, mental retardation, autism, specific developmental disorders, conduct disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and eating disorders; *psychological aspects of pediatric disorders--interventions tailored to the needs of the child and family to maximize adaptation and recovery; and *substance use disorders--ranging from models emphasizing social influences to those focusing on biological vulnerabilities. Each chapter in Part III has an identical structure--clinical description, causes, course, familial contributions, psychological and genetic influences, current treatments, summary--and includes numerous case illustrations.
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Aggression and Violence: Genetic, Neurobiological, and Biosocial Perspectives (Discussion of hyperactivity begins on p. 293) » Read Now
by David M. Stoff, Robert B. Cairns. 403 pgs.

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Emotional Disturbance in Adopted Adolescents: Origins and Development ("Hyperactivity" begins on p. 41) » Read Now
by Ruth G. McRoy, Harold D. Grotevant, Louis A. Zurcher Jr. 218 pgs.

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"A report of research on two groups of residentially placed, emotionally disturbed adolescents compared on the basis of their adoptive status. A post hoc comparison with a nondisturbed adoptive group is also included. . . . McRoy, Grotevant, and Zurcher examine factors related to adoption that may...
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"A report of research on two groups of residentially placed, emotionally disturbed adolescents compared on the basis of their adoptive status. A post hoc comparison with a nondisturbed adoptive group is also included. . . . McRoy, Grotevant, and Zurcher examine factors related to adoption that may contribute to the development of emotional difficulties. The authors' suggestions are worthy of consideration by professionals in the field. . . . The theoretical reviews of potential sources of difficulty in adoption are well done and informative, and the presentation of the perspectives of both adoptees and adoptive parents is also laudable." Choice
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Teacher Ratings of Hyperactivity, Inattention, and Conduct Problems in Preschoolers, in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology » Read Now
by Laurie S. Miller, Harold S. Koplewicz, Rachel G. Klein. 7 pgs.

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Young Adult Outcome of Children with "Situational" Hyperactivity: A Prospective, Controlled Follow-Up Study, in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology » Read Now
by Salvatore Mannuzza, Rachel G. Klein, John L. Moulton III. 8 pgs.

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Malleability of Social Impressions of Hyperactive Children, in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology » Read Now
by Douglas A. Granger, Carol K. Whalen, Barbara Henker. 17 pgs.

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