What you need to know about ADHD

Summary: This book offers an accessibly written introduction to ADHD, focusing on the topics that matter most to readers. The information it provides makes it an indispensable resource for anyone whose life is affected -- directly or indirectly -- by this disorder. -- From product description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781440861819
ISBN: 1440861811
ISBN: 9781440861826
Physical Description: print
xviii, 198 pages ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Essential questions -- What is ADHD? -- The history of ADHD -- Causes and risk factors -- Signs and symptoms -- Diagnosis, treatment, and management -- Long-term prognosis and potential complications -- Effects on family and friends -- Prevention -- Issues and controversies -- Current research and future directions -- Case illustrations.