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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Authored by: Jeremy Peirce, Ph.D.; Christine Collins, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University; Foreword by Pat Levitt, Ph.D., Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development
  • From the Series: Psychological Disorders
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  • ISBN-10: 143811835X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-4381-1835-2
  • Status: In Stock
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  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 12/01/2007
  • Dewey Number: 616
  • Reading Level: Grades 9 and up
  • Pages: 128

Summary

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of attention-related symptoms that are often found together, especially in children and young adults. ADHD often starts to become apparent in the middle elementary school years, and symptoms can last into adulthood. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is estimated that ADHD affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. This comprehensive book explores the nature of ADHD, its history, how it is diagnosed and treated, and its possible causes.

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