Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-289) and index.
Contents
ADHD: core symptoms, differential diagnosis, and areas of functional impairment -- The etiology of ADHD: a neurological perspective -- Medical conditions that mimic ADHD -- Patient assessment: a neurobehavioral approach for diagnosing ADHD -- Nutrition, sleep, and exercise: the foundation of attention and behavioral control -- Pharmacological treatments for ADHD -- Conducting the functional assessment of patients with ADHD -- Electroencephalographic biofeedback in the treatment of ADHD -- Promoting school success in children with ADHD -- Counseling parents of children and adolescents with ADHD: the neuroeducational parent training program -- Social skills training for children and teens with ADHD: the neuroeducational life skills program -- Special issues in the treatment of adults with ADHD -- Uncommon solutions to common clinical problems.