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Rapt : attention and the focused life / by Gallagher, Winifred.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-234) and index.Acclaimed behavioral science writer Gallagher makes the radical argument that the quality of a life largely depends on what and how one chooses to pay attention. "Rapt" yields fresh insights into the nature of reality and what it means to be fully alive.
Subjects: Attention.;
© 2009., Penguin Press,
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The teacher's attention : why our kids must and can get smaller schools and classes / by Delavan, Garrett,1973-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-218) and index.Introduction -- First and foremost -- Getting the crisis right -- The racial relationship gap -- Defining the harm : adult attention deficit -- The four-piece relationship load solution -- The core of the relationship load effect -- The counterarguments -- The costs and savings -- Implementation at the school and district levels -- Implementation at the state and federal levels -- Help from the private sector -- Implementation at kid level -- Conclusion.
Subjects: School size; Class size;
© c2009., Temple University Press,
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Getting ahead of ADHD : what next-generation science says about treatments that work-- and how you can make them work for your child / by Nigg, Joel T.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-289) and index.A new understanding of ADHD -- Epigenetics : the end of the nature-versus-nurture debate -- Food and ADHD : old controversies and new clarity -- Exercise, sleep, and ADHD : new insights on brain growth -- Technology and ADHD : latest findings on the peril and the promise -- Environmental chemicals and ADHD : sorting alarm from prudent caution -- Adversity, stress, trauma, and ADHD : finding sanctuary -- Getting professional help : traditional and alternative treatments for ADHD -- Tying it all together.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.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention-deficit-disordered children.; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.;
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ADHD : what every parent needs to know / by Wolraich, Mark.; Hagan, Joseph F.,Jr.,author,editor.;
Please note -- A note on gender -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What is ADHD? -- Chapter 2. Does my child have ADHD? Evaluation and diagnosis -- Chapter 3. What should we do? Treatment options -- Chapter 4. The role of medications -- Chapter 5. Managing ADHD at home -- Chapter 6. Parent training in behavior management: parenting techniques that work -- Chapter 7. Your child at school -- Chapter 8. Advocating for your child and others -- Chapter 9. When is it not just ADHD: identifying coexisting conditions -- Chapter 10. Complementary and alternative treatments for ADHD -- Chapter 11. ADHD in adolescence -- Chapter 12. A look at your child's future -- Index."Fully updated with the latest AAP recommendations, this award-winning guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them manage this condition. Topics include: evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions, behavior therapy, ADHD and academics, the role of medication, and complementary and alternative treatments. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other caretakers"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
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ADHD does not exist : the truth about attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder / by Saul, Richard.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The nonexistent disorder called ADHD -- The birth of a crisis. Where we are and how we got here ; An easy answer : the role of cultural bias ; The stimulant epidemic and side effects ; A summary of the conditions behind ADHD symptoms -- The conditions and disorders responsible for ADHD symptoms Vision problems ; Sleep disorders ; Substance abuse ; Mood disorders (bipolar and major depressive disorder) ; Hearing problems ; Learning disabilities ; Sensory processing disorder ; Giftedness ; Seizure disorders ; Obsessive-compulsive disorder ; Tourette's Syndrome ; Asperger Syndrome (an autism spectrum disorder) ; Neurochemical distractability/impulsivity ; Schizophrenia ; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ; Fragile X Syndrome ; Other conditions -- Take action. When there's no diagnosis ; Evaluating and managing your symptoms."Few mental disorders have been met with more controversy in recent years than Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. An estimated 4.7% of adults, and up to 16% of children are living with ADHD in the US. However, some allege that doctors are handing out prescriptions indiscriminately. Thousands of patients respond poorly to stimulant medication, which is at times prescribed to individuals without the condition. There have been countless reports of students and professionals abusing Adderall or Ritalin to enhance their performance in the classroom and at work. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies have found a goldmine. Yet the symptoms of attention-deficit and hyperactivity are all-too-real for many individuals who are frequently unable to function without treatment. The controversy surrounding the medication has left these patients and their families at a frustrating standstill, with no alternative options available to them. In ADHD Does Not Exist Dr. Richard Saul offers a groundbreaking solution. After thousands of clinical trials, he has determined that ADHD is not an entity on its own, but in fact a cluster of symptoms stemming from 12 other conditions, each of which requires a separate treatment. The comprehensive list ranges from harmless conditions (poor eyesight and giftedness) to more severe illnesses (bipolar disorder). Dr. Saul takes the reader through clinical examples in which he alters peoples' lives by diagnosing the underlying cause of their attention-deficit symptoms. ADHD Does Not Exist will serve as a handbook for doctors, practitioners, educators, and individuals who are seeking an honest approach to treating ADHD. The book will also be of cultural importance, as it aims to deconstruct one of the most elusive medical conditions of our time"--
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.;
© [2014], Harper Wave,
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ADHD medication : does it work and is it safe? / by Karniski, Walt,1950-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In ADHD Medication, Dr. Walt Karniski uses his 40 years of experience as a developmental pediatrician to address important concerns that parents have about the use of medication for the treatment of ADHD.Because there is no medical diagnostic test to definitively “make a diagnosis” of ADHD, it is easy for critics to dismiss ADHD as a disorder fabricated by doctors, teachers, and pharmaceutical companies. Some parents blame themselves, and react with guilt, believing that they should have raised their child differently. So when you are presented with the diagnosis of a medical disorder in your child, is it any wonder that you might react with confusion, guilt, or denial? It doesn’t have to be that way.Parents are surprised to learn that there are almost 50 different medications used to treat ADHD, representing only two primary medications. This book addresses such issues as how to determine if medication is needed, how to decide which medication is the right fit for your child, whether children can outgrow ADHD, how to eliminate medication side effects, and how you can discuss the need for medication with your child. Most importantly though, this book answers the questions: Does ADHD medication work, and is it safe?This bookis a powerful resource for parents and practitioners alike seeking to understand the treatment of ADHD in children.Chapter 1: What Is ADHD and How Has It Evolved? -- Standing in Line -- Who Am I? -- ADHD Seems Like a Recently "Invented" Diagnosis. Where Did It Come From? -- So How Is ADHD Diagnosed? -- Diagnostic Criteria: Blessing or Curse? -- Day of Judgment -- Chapter 2: What Is ADHD and How Does It Feel? -- Celebration -- Chapter 3: From Silk to Ritalin: A History of the Medical Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- From Tears to Calm: The First Use of Medication to Treat ADHD -- Pharmaceutical Companies Get Interested11 -- From Obetrol to Adderall -- Ritalin Owes Its Existence to Tennis -- Ritalin Goes Mainstream -- Chapter 4: Is ADHD Really Real? -- But Wait! Isn't ADHD Overdiagnosed? -- Overdiagnosis Explanation #1: ADHD Lacks an Objective Diagnostic Test -- Overdiagnosis Explanation #2: ADHD Is a Collection of Normal Behaviors That Occur in Everyone, Occasionally -- So ADHD Behaviors Are Neurologically Based. But Couldn't ADHD Be a Normal Personality That Evolved over Time? -- What Causes ADHD? -- What Is Happening in the Brain of a Child with ADHD? -- How Does ADHD Medication Work? -- Chapter 5: Could ADHD Medication Help My Child? -- How Effective Are ADHD Medications? -- How Could ADHD Medication Help My Child? -- Can ADHD Medications Help My Child's Core ADHD Behaviors? -- What Does Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of ADHD Medications? -- Can ADHD Medications Help When My Child Grows Up? -- Can ADHD Medications Have Long-Term EFFECTS on the Structure of My Child's Brain? -- Are There Any Non-Medication Treatments That Can Effectively Treat ADHD? -- Can ADHD Medications Help My Child? -- Chapter 6: Why Are There So Many Different Medications for the Treatment of ADHD? -- One Prescription, Five Meds -- Why Are There So Many Different ADHD Medications? -- Why Are There So Many ADHD Medications? -- Why Are There So Many ADHD Medications? -- Can Generic ADHD Medications Be Substituted for Brand-Name Medications? -- What Is the Difference between a Generic Medication and a Brand-Name Medication? -- Chapter 7: Which Medication Is Right for My Child? -- Four Medication Characteristics That Differentiate All ADHD Medications -- Medication Duration Time -- Delivery Mechanisms -- Medication Mirror-Image Molecules -- Medication Cost and GoodRx -- When Medication Is Indicated, Which Medication Should Be Started First? -- What Should I Say to My Child before Starting Medication? -- Chapter 8: Stimulant Medication Side Effects -- Three Types of Side Effects -- Appetite and Growth -- Sleep -- EMOTIONAL LABILITY (Time Related) -- Mood Suppression ("Zombie Effect") -- EMOTIONAL LABILITY (MEDICATION RELATED) -- Headaches and Stomachaches -- Tics -- Cardiac -- Chapter 9: Comorbidity: ADHD Does Not Dance Alone -- ADHD with Oppositional Defiant Behaviors -- ADHD with Dysphoric Mood -- ADHD with Anxiety -- ADHD with Compulsive Behaviors -- Medication Treatment for ADHD with Comorbid Behaviors -- Chapter 10: Twenty Brand-Name Methylphenidate Medications to Treat ADHD -- Chapter 11: Sixteen Brand-Name Amphetamine Medications to Treat ADHD -- Chapter 12: Ten Non-Stimulant Medications to Treat ADHD -- Afterword -- Medication List -- Notes -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Index -- About the Author.
Subjects: Attention-deficit-disordered children.; Attention-deficit-disordered children; Attention-deficit-disordered children;
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What you need to know about ADHD / by Stolberg, Victor B.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
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Hyperactive : the controversial history of ADHD / by Smith, Matthew,1973-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 186-240) and index.Introduction : Why the hype? -- Before hyperactivity -- The first hyperactive children -- Debating hyperactivity -- Ritalin : magic bullet or black magic? -- Alternative approaches -- Hyperactive around the world -- Conclusion : Happily hyperactive?
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity;
© 2012., Reaktion Books,
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Driven to distraction at work : how to focus and be more productive / by Hallowell, Edward M.;
"Hallowell, known for his work with children and adults, now identifies the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work--where many of today's adults feel distracted and unproductive. He explains why commonly offered solutions like 'learn to manage your time better' or 'make a to-do list' just don't work because they don't address the deeper, underlying issues of mental distraction"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Attention deficit trait: the growing workplace problem -- pt. 1. The six most common distractions at work, and how to overcome them. Screen sucking: how to control your electronics so they don't control you -- Multitasking: how to say no when you have more to do than time to do it -- Idea hopping: how to finish what you start -- Worrying: how to turn toxic worry into problem solving -- Playing the hero: how to stop fixing everyone's problems, except your own -- Dropping the ball: how to stop underachieving at work -- pt. 2. Training your attention: how to manage and maintain your ability to focus. Flexible focus: creating the optimal state for excellence -- Harnessing the power of the body -- Harnessing the power of the mind -- Harnessing the power of the human connection -- Harnessing the power of emotion -- Harnessing the power of structure -- Distracted no more -- Appendix: A word about ADHD and medications.
Subjects: Distraction (Psychology); Attention.; Time management.; Psychology, Industrial.; Attention.; Psychology, Industrial.; Time Management.;
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Outside the box : rethinking ADD/ADHD in children and adults : a practical guide / by Brown, Thomas E.,1942-author.; American Psychiatric Association Publishing,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Basic facts and the central mystery of ADHD -- A new model of ADHD : executive function impairments -- Differences among persons with ADHD -- Ways ADHD can impair functioning at various age levels -- How ADHD impacts "brain googling" for motivations -- How ADHD develops, sometimes gets worse, and sometimes improves -- How and why other disorders often co-occur with ADHD -- Assessing children, teenagers, and adults for ADHD -- Emotional dynamics in individuals, couples, and families coping with ADHD -- Practical aspects of medication treatments for ADHD -- Practical aspects of nonmedication treatments for ADHD -- Treatment adaptations for ADHD with various complications.Outside the Box: Rethinking ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults -- A Practical Guide identifies as-sumptions about ADD/ADHD that demand revaluation in light of recent research. Building upon a current, science-based foundation, the book describes in practical terms how ADHD can be recog-nized at various ages; how it differs from more typical brain development; how it can significantly impair those affected; and how it can safely, and in most cases effectively, be treated in children and adults. The book is based upon current scientific research but also on the experience and per-spective of the author, a clinician who has devoted more than 35 years to studying this disorder formally and countless hours to engaging with and providing treatment for a diversity of children, teenagers, and adults with ADHD and related problems. The book's audience is the wide variety of clinicians involved in assessing, treating, and/or monitoring the care of children and adults with this disorder (e.g., pediatricians, primary care physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and clinical social workers) and also educators, disability service providers, human resource specialists, and the adolescents and adults who seek more information about ADHD assessment and treatment for themselves or for family or friends. The book offers practical, accessible information that is grounded in the latest research: * The book is focused not primarily on details of academic arguments but on practical aspects of ADHD -- how it varies from one person to another, how it changes over the life span, how treatments need to be adjusted for different individuals, and how it sometimes gets worse and sometimes gets better. Emphasizing that ADHD is not a simple problem of failing to listen or staying focused on a task, the author examines research demonstrating that ADHD results from impairment of a complex syndrome of brain functions essential for self-management, the executive functions. * While DSM-5 is acknowledged as a valuable source of information about ADHD, this book draws upon a wider range of scientific research and perspectives not yet incorporated into DSM. * Although accessible to the general reader, the text includes citations to sources that can be used to obtain additional, more technical information. Utterly current and scientifically based, Outside the Box: Rethinking ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults -- A Practical Guide challenges old thinking and provides much-needed information and support to clinicians, educators, patients, and families. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Attention-deficit disorder in adults.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Age Factors.; Comorbidity.;
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