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Kutscher, Martin L.

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 / Martin L. Kutscher ; with contributions by Tony Attwood and Robert R. Wolff.

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2005.

224 pages ; 24 cm

A guide to neuro-behavioral disorders in children that provides information on each disorder's causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments.

Behavior disorders in children.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Learning disabled children.

Tourette syndrome in children.

Bipolar disorder in children

Child psychopathology.

Asperger's syndrome.

Autism in children.

Child psychology.

Learning.

Tourette syndrome.

Psychology, Pathological.

Children.

Attwood, Tony.

Wolff, Robert R.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-217) and indexes.

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.

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