Understanding ADHD: A Simplified Guide

Par : Pejman Hajbabaie
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  • FormatePub
  • ISBN8224447640
  • EAN9798224447640
  • Date de parution01/12/2023
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  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurVirtued Press

Résumé

"Understanding ADHD: A Simplified Guide" is an insightful book authored by a family doctor, aimed at demystifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a broad audience, including healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and individuals with ADHD. This guide provides a comprehensive yet easily digestible overview of ADHD, a condition often surrounded by misconceptions and stigma.
The book starts by defining ADHD, describing its core characteristics such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It delves into the neuroscience behind ADHD, explaining how it affects brain function and behavior. The author skillfully balances scientific accuracy with simplicity, making the content accessible to readers without medical backgrounds. Subsequent chapters explore the diagnosis process, discussing the criteria used to identify ADHD in children and adults.
The book emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation, considering factors like developmental history, comorbid conditions, and the differentiation from other similar disorders. Treatment approaches are comprehensively covered, including medication, behavioral therapies, lifestyle modifications, and educational strategies. The author highlights the need for a personalized approach, recognizing that each individual with ADHD has unique needs and challenges.
The guide also addresses the societal aspects of ADHD, including how it impacts education, work, and personal relationships. There are special sections dedicated to coping strategies for individuals with ADHD and support advice for their families and caregivers.
"Understanding ADHD: A Simplified Guide" is an insightful book authored by a family doctor, aimed at demystifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a broad audience, including healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and individuals with ADHD. This guide provides a comprehensive yet easily digestible overview of ADHD, a condition often surrounded by misconceptions and stigma.
The book starts by defining ADHD, describing its core characteristics such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It delves into the neuroscience behind ADHD, explaining how it affects brain function and behavior. The author skillfully balances scientific accuracy with simplicity, making the content accessible to readers without medical backgrounds. Subsequent chapters explore the diagnosis process, discussing the criteria used to identify ADHD in children and adults.
The book emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation, considering factors like developmental history, comorbid conditions, and the differentiation from other similar disorders. Treatment approaches are comprehensively covered, including medication, behavioral therapies, lifestyle modifications, and educational strategies. The author highlights the need for a personalized approach, recognizing that each individual with ADHD has unique needs and challenges.
The guide also addresses the societal aspects of ADHD, including how it impacts education, work, and personal relationships. There are special sections dedicated to coping strategies for individuals with ADHD and support advice for their families and caregivers.