The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult
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The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult by Paul H Wender
Written by a leading child psychiatrist and researcher , this book coversnot just excessive activity, but all the symptoms exhibited by ADD patients anddemonstrates how the disorder can change with age. Parents, teachers,psychologists, and medical professionals will learn about the causes andcharacteristics of ADD; how ADD differs from learning disability; where to seekhelp; the kind and reliability of diagnostic tests; and the different approachesto treatment. A special feature of the book is its coverage of the occurrenceof ADD in adults, an area of research previously open only tospecialists.Paul Wender, M.D. is author of the best-selling book The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult was formerly Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Psychiatric Research at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Known as the Dean of ADHD by his colleagues, he is a pioneer in
identifying and treating this disorder and he ran some of the first clinical trials on Ritalin. He lives in Andover, Massachusetts.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195042917 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195042913 |
| Title | The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult |
| Author | Paul H Wender |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1987-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 162 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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