Non-drug treatments for ADHD
Subtitle: new options for kids, adults, and clinicians
By: Richard P. Brown, Patricia L. Gerbarg
Contributors: Gerbarg, Patricia L.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9780393706222
Subjects: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Therapy; Methods; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Diet Therapy; Complementary Therapies; Diet therapy
Description: Because ADHD affects every facet of life, from psychosocial development and peer relationships to family dynamics and academic and job performance, the need for better--that is, safer and more effective--treatments is urgent. Here, seasoned clinicians Pat Gerbarg and Richard Brown draw on over 30 years' clinical experience to offer a range of scientifically-grounded complementary and alternative treatments for parents and professionals alike. Early chapters provide information about diagnostic issues and the scientific foundation for understanding the known causes of ADHD, as well as how different treatments may work and why. Later chapters present integrative strategies that combine the best practices of psychological treatments with herbs, nutrients, cognitive enhancers, mind-body practices, and brain stimulation. Throughout, the authors draw on the work and methods of many talented clinicians, yoga therapists, and teachers who have found creative, effective approaches to helping their own clients who struggle with attentional problems.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A many-splendored thing; title: Why sweat the science? Getting to know three faces of ADHD; title: From the master chemist : herbs, melatonin, and nootropics (brain boosters); title: Food, glorious food : diet, vitamins, and nutrients; title: When the body talks, the brain listens; title: Neurofeedback therapy and brain stimulation; title: Just desserts.