Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More!

by Kutscher, Martin L., M.D.; Attwood, Tony (CON); Wolff, Robert R.

• ISBN13: 9781843108115
• ISBN10: 1843108119
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-15
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children-from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction.

Author Biography

Martin L. Kutscher currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist specializing in the field of Asperger's syndrome Robert R. Wolff is member of the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College and has extensive experience with childhood neuro-behavior problems

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 11
Why this book?	p. 11
Who is this book for?	p. 12
How to use this book	p. 13
Read this Chapter! General Principles of Diagnosis	p. 15
The "syndrome mix"	p. 15
First signs	p. 17
Formal evaluation	p. 20
Summary	p. 22
Read this Chapter! General Principles of Treatment	p. 23
Adjusting your own mindset	p. 23
Understanding the child's mindset	p. 27
How to change the child's behavior	p. 29
Quick quiz on angry behavior	p. 39
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	p. 41
Defining ADHD	p. 41
Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction	p. 45
Neurological basis of ADHD	p. 50
Treatment of ADHD and disorganization	p. 51
"Will it all be okay?"	p. 59
Learning Disabilities and Differences	p. 61
Learning about learning disabilities	p. 61
Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences	p. 66
Specific learning disabilities	p. 69
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Overview	p. 85
Skills involved in communication	p. 86
Categories of communication disorders: sorting them out	p. 91
Asperger's Syndrome and Its Treatment	p. 105
Adjustment to being different	p. 105
Making friends: motivation and encouragement	p. 109
Managing emotions	p. 117
Learning: abilities and styles	p. 120
Special interests	p. 122
Can the signs become less conspicuous?	p. 126
Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders	p. 127
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)	p. 127
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)	p. 131
Treatment	p. 131
Sensory Integration Dysfunction	p. 135
How the brain works (in four paragraphs)	p. 135
What is sensory integration dysfunction?	p. 136
Getting professional help	p. 140
Treatment activities for home and school	p. 142
Tics and Tourette's	p. 147
Basic definitions	p. 147
A complex problem	p. 148
Treatment and accommodations	p. 151
Depression	p. 155
Defining depression and dysthymia	p. 155
Treatment	p. 158
Bipolar Depression	p. 161
What is bipolar depression?	p. 162
Treatment	p. 164
Oppositional Defiant Disorder	p. 171
What is oppositional defiant disorder?	p. 171
Relationship with other disorders	p. 173
Treatment	p. 174
Central Auditory Processing Disorders	p. 178
What is central auditory processing?	p. 178
Diagnosing CAPD	p. 180
Treatments at home and school	p. 184
Medications	p. 189
Medicating kids? What is this world coming to?	p. 189
Medications for ADHD	p. 193
Medications for depression	p. 197
Medications for anxiety	p. 199
Medications for OCD	p. 201
Medications for bipolar depression	p. 201
Medications for tic disorders	p. 203
Behavioral Checklist	p. 204
Quick Quiz on Executive Function	p. 206
Further Reading: Books and Internet Resources	p. 209
References	p. 216
About the Authors	p. 218
Subject Index	p. 219
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