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About the Author |
| Dr. Gordon is Chief Clinical Child Psychologist, and Professor of Psychiatry at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He has extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults who have problems adjusting to home, school, and work. Widely published in academic journals, he is also well-known for his popular books and videos for individuals who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Gordon is director of an ADHD clinic and has developed educational texts for professionals as well as test materials and treatment programs that are used internationally. |
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Summary
- Sensible strategies designed for a busy practice
- Clear diagnostic algorithms
- Medication protocols & patient instruction sheets
- A complete 'how to' kit of forms, letters, and rating scales
- A companion computer disk containing all relevant documents
- Practical and cost-effective advice for managing preschoolers to adults
Although primary care physicians are inundated with demands to handle ADHD referrals, their supply of relevant resources, texts, and training programs has been thin. This book provides a no-frills, highly practical set of strategies carefully tailored to fit the realities of modern-day medical practice. Physicians will find clear algorithms to aid in making the full range of clinical decisions: “When should I refer out?” “What are the logistics of assessment?” “What about medication?” “How do I deal with schools?” The authors were so focused on practicality that they even included a computer disk containing word-processing files of all the relevant questionnaires, letters, and consent documents!
Reviews
“A gold mine of information from beginning to end, this book is just what primary care physicians need to manage ADHD. The authors have done a wonderful job anticipating the questions and concerns that inevitably arise when dealing with this disorder.”
Robert M. Corwin, M.D.
Pediatric Associates Camillus, New York
Contents
Chapter 1: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Childhood Psychopathology
Chapter 2: What Should be Banging Around Your Brain While You're Conducting an ADHD Evaluation
Chapter 3: Down to the Nitty Gritty
Chapter 4: General Treatment Considerations and the Management of Medications
Chapter 5: Nonmedical Interventions for School & Home
Chapter 6: Forms and Letters
Chapter 7: Resources
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