Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, bipolar, and more!
Subtitle: the one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals
By: Martin L. Kutscher ; with contributions by Tony Attwood and Robert R. Wolff.
Contributors: Attwood, Tony.; Wolff, Robert R.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Behavior disorders in children; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Learning disabled children; Tourette syndrome in children; Manic-depressive illness in children; Child psychopathology; Asperger's syndrome; Autism in children
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-217) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Why this book?; title: Who is this book for?; title: How to use this book; title: 1. Read this chapter! : general principles of diagnosis; title: The "syndrome mix"; title: First signs; title: Formal evaluation; title: Summary; title: 2. Read this chapter! : general principles of treatment; title: Adjusting your own mindset; title: Understanding the child's mindset; title: How to change the child's behavior; title: Quick quiz on angry behavior; title: 3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; title: Defining ADHD; title: Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction; title: Neurological basis of ADHD; title: Treatment of ADHD and disorganization; title: "Will it be okay?"; title: 4. Learning disabilities and differences / Robert R. Woolf, Martin L. Kutscher; title: Learning about learning disabilities; title: Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences; title: Specific learning disabilities; title: 5. Autistic spectrum disorders : an overview; title: Skills involved in communication; title: Categories of communication disorders : sorting them out; title: 6. Asperger's syndrome and its treatment / Tony Attwood; title: Adjustment to being different; title: Making friends : motivation and encouragement; title: Managing emotions; title: Learning : abilities and style; title: Special interests; title: Can the signs become less conspicuous?; title: 7. Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders; title: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); title: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); title: Treatment; title: 8. Sensory integration dysfunction / Martin L. Kutscher with Joelle Glick; title: How the brain works (in four paragraphs); title: What is sensory integration dysfunction?; title: Getting professional help; title: Treatment activities for home and school; title: 9. Tics and Tourette's; title: Basic definitions; title: A complex problem; title: Treatment and accommodations; title: 10. Depression; title: Defining depression and dysthymia; title: Treatment; title: 11. Bipolar depression; title: What is bipolar depression?; title: Treatment; title: 12. Oppositional defiant disorder; title: What is oppositional defiant disorder?; title: Relationship with other disorders; title: Treatment; title: 13. Central auditory processing disorders; title: What is central auditory processing?; title: Diagnosing CAPD; title: Treatments at home and school; title: 14. Medications; title: Medicating kids? : What is this world coming to?; title: Medications for ADHD; title: Medications for depression; title: Medications for anxiety; title: Medications for OCD; title: Medications for bipolar depression; title: Medications for tic disorders; title: Appendix 1. Behavioral checklist; title: Appendix 2. Quick quiz on executive function; title: Appendix 3. Further reading : books and Internet resources.