An edition of Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, bipolar, and more!: the one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals
(2005)
Kids in the syndrome mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, bipolar, and more!
the one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals
by Martin L. Kutscher, Martin L., M.D. Kutscher, and Robert R. Wolff
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Asperger's syndrome, Child psychopathology, Behavior disorders in children, Manic-depressive illness in children, Autism in children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette syndrome in children, Learning disabled children, Teaching of children with emotional & behavioural difficulties, Family / Parenting / Childbirth, Family & Relationships, Family/Marriage, Children with Special Needs, Learning Disabilities, Special Education - Learning Disabled, Parenting - General, Special Education - General, Autism, Manic-depressive illness, Tourette syndromeShowing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions?
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Why this book?
Who is this book for?
How to use this book
1. Read this chapter! : general principles of diagnosis
The "syndrome mix"
First signs
Formal evaluation
Summary
2. Read this chapter! : general principles of treatment
Adjusting your own mindset
Understanding the child's mindset
How to change the child's behavior
Quick quiz on angry behavior
3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Defining ADHD
Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction
Neurological basis of ADHD
Treatment of ADHD and disorganization
"Will it be okay?"
4. Learning disabilities and differences / Robert R. Woolf, Martin L. Kutscher
Learning about learning disabilities
Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences
Specific learning disabilities
5. Autistic spectrum disorders : an overview
Skills involved in communication
Categories of communication disorders : sorting them out
6. Asperger's syndrome and its treatment / Tony Attwood
Adjustment to being different
Making friends : motivation and encouragement
Managing emotions
Learning : abilities and style
Special interests
Can the signs become less conspicuous?
7. Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Treatment
8. Sensory integration dysfunction / Martin L. Kutscher with Joelle Glick
How the brain works (in four paragraphs)
What is sensory integration dysfunction?
Getting professional help
Treatment activities for home and school
9. Tics and Tourette's
Basic definitions
A complex problem
Treatment and accommodations
10. Depression
Defining depression and dysthymia
Treatment
11. Bipolar depression
What is bipolar depression?
Treatment
12. Oppositional defiant disorder
What is oppositional defiant disorder?
Relationship with other disorders
Treatment
13. Central auditory processing disorders
What is central auditory processing?
Diagnosing CAPD
Treatments at home and school
14. Medications
Medicating kids? : What is this world coming to?
Medications for ADHD
Medications for depression
Medications for anxiety
Medications for OCD
Medications for bipolar depression
Medications for tic disorders
Appendix 1. Behavioral checklist
Appendix 2. Quick quiz on executive function
Appendix 3. Further reading : books and Internet resources.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [216]-217) and indexes.
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