Getting Ahead of ADHD: What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work—and How You Can Make...

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Joel T. Nigg

Getting Ahead of ADHD

What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work—and How You Can Make Them Work...

Joel T. Nigg

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Guilford Publications
23 August 2017

Health & Self-Help; Coping with illness; Coping with disability

Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. The book helps you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being--and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.

By: Joel T. Nigg
Imprint: Guilford Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781462524938
ISBN 10: 1462524931
Pages: 301
Publication Date: 23 August 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. A New Understanding of ADHD 2. Epigenetics: The End of the Nature-versus-Nurture Debate 3. Food and ADHD: Old Controversies and New Clarity 4. Exercise, Sleep, and ADHD: New Insights on Brain Growth 5. Technology and ADHD: Latest Findings on the Peril and the Promise 6. Environmental Chemicals and ADHD: Sorting Alarm from Prudent Caution 7. Adversity, Stress, Trauma, and ADHD: Finding Sanctuary 8. Getting Professional Help: Traditional and Alternative Treatments for ADHD 9. Tying It All Together Resources References

Joel T. Nigg, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Oregon Health & Science University. A leading expert on ADHD, he has conducted research and worked with children and their families on diagnostic assessment and treatment planning since the 1990s.

Reviews for Getting Ahead of ADHD: What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work—and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child

Dr. Nigg presents a new understanding of ADHD that reveals how both genes and environment shape the disorder. He reviews the pros and cons of diet, exercise, and other novel treatments, helping you choose from among a wide range of options for your child. Misinformation about ADHD abounds--this book separates facts from fiction. --Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and of Neuroscience and Physiology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University How can you stay abreast of the rapidly growing research base on ADHD and its treatment, when even clinical professionals can't keep up? Simple--read this book! Dr. Nigg is a foremost clinical scientist with a talent for making complex ideas digestible. He explains what is currently known about the causes of ADHD, and, more important, offers numerous insights and recommendations for how to find the best treatment for your unique child. --Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, author of Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition