ADHD: The Facts

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Mark Selikowitz (Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician)

ADHD

The Facts

Mark Selikowitz (Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician)

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Oxford University Press
05 November 2021

Health psychology; Paediatric medicine; Psychiatry

Series: The Facts Series

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as one of the most common causes oflearning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms include poor concentration,forgetfulness, poor organisation, impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties, low selfesteem,and defiant behaviour. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and healthprofessionals, it is still widely misunderstood.

This third edition of ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventionalmedical and alternative therapies, and on ways of helping children to improve their own behaviour, selfesteem,and academic results. Written by an experienced paediatrician, the book provides practical adviceto help parents understand their child>'s difficulties and how to overcome them. With detailed explanationsof the cause of ADHD, its nature, and treatments of the condition that have proved effective over time,this new edition includes developments in the understanding of conditions that often coexist with it, aswell as problems experienced by adults with ADHD.ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of children with ADHD and to teachers,psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and doctors wanting an authoritative, up-to-date,and practical review of the condition.

By: Mark Selikowitz (Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Consultant Developmental Paediatrician)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9780198867371
ISBN 10: 0198867379
Series: The Facts Series
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Mark Selikowitz is a consultant developmental paediatrician and was the co-founder and director of the Sydney Developmental Clinic - one of the world's largest child development units. He has over 40 years' experience in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood developmental problems. He is the author of four books dealing with such problems, and has co-authored numerous research articles published in international journals. He is in great demand as a speaker.