The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Chris Chandler
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Description for The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Hardback. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a long-term disorder affecting many children and adults. It is also a highly controversial psychiatric disorder; in its cause, its diagnosis, and the effect of diagnosis on the patient. This controversy is exacerbated by the commonly recommended treatment for the condition - Ritalin. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; MMJ; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 642.
The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author utilises the very latest studies to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment.
The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author utilises the very latest studies to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment.
- Provides an up-to-date account of the neuroscience of ADHD, and the limitations of such research
- Addresses the scientific status of ADHD from an objective and evidence-based standpoint without recourse to emotional and uninformed argument
- Describes and discusses the ever increasing scientific evidence
- As a parent of a child with ADHD, the author has first-hand experience of the subject matter, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
Number of Pages
346
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405162340
SKU
V9781405162340
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
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99-50
About Chris Chandler
Chris Chandler is Principal Lecturer in Psychobiology at London Metropolitan University. Chandler’s research interests have previously centred on the role of dopamine in behaviour. He is currently involved in projects researching the addiction and changes that can occur in information processing. He teaches on the biological aspects of behaviour, including ADHD and addiction.
Reviews for The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
“This is a really useful book and covers just about everything you want to know about ADHD.” (Young Minds Magazine, 21 March 2013) "The book is a masterful summary of the extant literature on ADHD, sophisticated enough for professionals and accessible enough for parents and other laypeople. It deserves to be read by anyone with a personal or ... Read more