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Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, bipolar, and more!
Kutscher, Martin L.
Adult Nonfiction RJ506.B44 K88 2005
Kutscher, Martin L.
Adult Nonfiction RJ506.B44 K88 2005
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| Contents | Page |
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| Introduction | p. 11 |
| Why this book? | p. 11 |
| Who is this book for? | p. 12 |
| How to use this book | p. 13 |
| 1 - Read this Chapter! General Principles of Diagnosis | p. 15 |
| The "syndrome mix" | p. 15 |
| First signs | p. 17 |
| Formal evaluation | p. 20 |
| Summary | p. 22 |
| 2 - Read this Chapter! General Principles of Treatment | p. 23 |
| Adjusting your own mindset | p. 23 |
| Understanding the child's mindset | p. 27 |
| How to change the child's behavior | p. 29 |
| Quick quiz on angry behavior | p. 39 |
| 3 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | p. 41 |
| Defining ADHD | p. 41 |
| Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction | p. 45 |
| Neurological basis of ADHD | p. 50 |
| Treatment of ADHD and disorganization | p. 51 |
| "Will it all be okay?" | p. 59 |
| 4 - Learning Disabilities and Differences | p. 61 |
| Learning about learning disabilities | p. 61 |
| Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences | p. 66 |
| Specific learning disabilities | p. 69 |
| 5 - Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Overview | p. 85 |
| Skills involved in communication | p. 86 |
| Categories of communication disorders: sorting them out | p. 91 |
| 6 - Asperger's Syndrome and Its Treatment | p. 105 |
| Adjustment to being different | p. 105 |
| Making friends: motivation and encouragement | p. 109 |
| Managing emotions | p. 117 |
| Learning: abilities and styles | p. 120 |
| Special interests | p. 122 |
| Can the signs become less conspicuous? | p. 126 |
| 7 - Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders | p. 127 |
| Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) | p. 127 |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | p. 131 |
| Treatment | p. 131 |
| 8 - Sensory Integration Dysfunction | p. 135 |
| How the brain works (in four paragraphs) | p. 135 |
| What is sensory integration dysfunction? | p. 136 |
| Getting professional help | p. 140 |
| Treatment activities for home and school | p. 142 |
| 9 - Tics and Tourette's | p. 147 |
| Basic definitions | p. 147 |
| A complex problem | p. 148 |
| Treatment and accommodations | p. 151 |
| 10 - Depression | p. 155 |
| Defining depression and dysthymia | p. 155 |
| Treatment | p. 158 |
| 11 - Bipolar Depression | p. 161 |
| What is bipolar depression? | p. 162 |
| Treatment | p. 164 |
| 12 - Oppositional Defiant Disorder | p. 171 |
| What is oppositional defiant disorder? | p. 171 |
| Relationship with other disorders | p. 173 |
| Treatment | p. 174 |
| 13 - Central Auditory Processing Disorders | p. 178 |
| What is central auditory processing? | p. 178 |
| Diagnosing CAPD | p. 180 |
| Treatments at home and school | p. 184 |
| 14 - Medications | p. 189 |
| Medicating kids? What is this world coming to? | p. 189 |
| Medications for ADHD | p. 193 |
| Medications for depression | p. 197 |
| Medications for anxiety | p. 199 |
| Medications for OCD | p. 201 |
| Medications for bipolar depression | p. 201 |
| Medications for tic disorders | p. 203 |
| Appendix 1 - Behavioral Checklist | p. 204 |
| Appendix 2 - Quick Quiz on Executive Function | p. 206 |
| Appendix 3 - Further Reading: Books and Internet Resources | p. 209 |
| References | p. 216 |
| About the Authors | p. 218 |
| Subject Index | p. 219 |
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