{"product_id":"2940046139563","title":"How To Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults)","description":"\u003cp\u003e-Intro and ADHD test.\u003cbr\u003e-Definitions and symptoms--\"Classic\" ADHD: Inattention\/Hyperactive-Impulsive. Hyperfocused subtype, Central sensitization subtype, Temporal, Limbic and The Ring subtypes\/phenomena. Other cognitive syndromes.\u003cbr\u003e-Hypoarousal states, neuron states (excitatory and inhibitory), self-stimulation seeking.\u003cbr\u003e-ADHD recognized by four official government agencies. Demographics: five percent of the population. Frequency of boys vs. girls, kids vs. adults. Genetic preponderance and geographic propensities. ADHD and gradeschool performance; retention rates.\u003cbr\u003e-ADHD and family composition. ADHD and acting out, substance use, medical bills, behavior problems. Boys vs. girls--different behaviors?\u003cbr\u003e-ADHD and differential diagnoses (ODD, OCD, moods and specifically, bipolar disorder).\u003cbr\u003e-ADHD--first appearance, which symptoms. ADHD and the critical first three years of school (KG, first and second grade). Do kids outgrow this? ADHD vs. \"Normal\" behaviors.\u003cbr\u003e-Causes of ADHD--Seven categories.:\u003cbr\u003e-Five steps to diagnosing ADHD\u003cbr\u003e1) Clinical Interview.\u003cbr\u003eChoosing the right professional. Preparing for the interview. Physical Exam--What questions to prepare for. Eliminating other possible causes (other illnesses or conditions).\u003cbr\u003e-2) Behavior Rating Scale.\u003cbr\u003eChild version. Adult version. How to score and interpret the scores.\u003cbr\u003e-3) Differential Diagnostic Testing--Getting an Intelligence Test. A primer on differentiating learning disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e-4) Differential Diagnostic Testing--Getting an Achievement Test. Learning Disability diagnosed vs. simple ADHD.\u003cbr\u003e-5) Differential Diagnostic Testing--Neurological Test, Visual evaluation--acuity vs. tracking.\u003cbr\u003eADHD or Bipolar Disorder? ADHD and intelligence--the myths.\u003cbr\u003e-Tying all the results together. \"Workarounds\" and the impact on test results.\u003cbr\u003e-Hyperfocused Type.\u003cbr\u003e-The rich and famous. Self-Esteem.\u003cbr\u003e-Treatments (four major ones, numerous minor ones):\u003cbr\u003e-Managing sleep, allergies and diet. Problem substances in foods--23 categories. Diet clean ups. The two-week plan. Diet suggestions.\u003cbr\u003e-1) Psychotherapy\/Behavior therapy\u003cbr\u003eExternalizing strategies: 4:1 rule, three contingencies of reinforcement, cueing, modeling, shaping, reinforcement schedules, star charts, punishment vs. rewards, task reducing, self-talk, self-monitoring, mindfulness, journaling, cognitive re-framing.\u003cbr\u003e-2) Family therapy: symptom containment, scheduling behaviors, family rules, assertiveness, empathy, symptom mapping, stress management. Parenting Considerations: Breast feeding, sleep, morning routine management, team vs. one-on-one approaches, manipulation, strategic breaks.\u003cbr\u003eGeneral considerations for psychotherapy and family therapy: slow down, uni-focusing, immediacy and here-and-now processing, managing expectations, identifying recurring problems, external ticklers, managing transitions, using props, creating routines, organizing, homework tips, homework tracking, clarity\/consistency, garnering attention, praise\/reward criteria, love, enjoyment, task immersion, safe environments, ambient sounds, exercise, inside vs. outside activities, non-labeling, maturity assessment, \"screen\" time policy, personal assistants, best kinds of teachers and schools, special services\/grants\/programs, cognitive mapping (two kinds), cognitive monitoring, creativity, structured thinking (12 kinds), structured movement.\u003cbr\u003e-Other proposed ADHD remedies--Things to think about and\/or try before going further: Meditation\/mindfulness, Brain Highways, Neurofeedback.\u003cbr\u003e-3) Herbs (ten)\u003cbr\u003eHomeopathic approaches (sample of two products but too many ingredients to count). Vitamins\/supplements (forty plus...).\u003cbr\u003e-4) Medication\u003cbr\u003eStimulants (six chemical classes with eleven variations\/brand names). Non-stimulants (four chemical classes with six variations\/brand names)\u003cbr\u003e-Appendix C: Further reading and related sources (19) and websites to search (13).\u003cbr\u003e-Appendix D: Quotes (funny and profound).\u003cbr\u003e-That's my quick outline. This ebook is stuffed...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven T. Griggs, Ph.D.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075128410352,"sku":"2940046139563","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046139563_p0.jpg?v=1763999299","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046139563","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}