Adhd In Adolescents: Diagnosis And Treatment; Author: Robin, Arthur L.; Introduction: Barkley, Russell A.; Paperback

Author: Robin, Arthur L.; Introduction: Barkley, Russell A.
Paperback
472 pages
Published: January 2000
Guilford Press
ISBN: 1572305452

Presents an empirically based approach to understanding, diagnosing, and treating ADHD in adolescents. Balancing research and theory with case examples, Dr. Robin takes readers through eachstep of his structured intervention program. Guidelines illustrate the program's integration of educational, medical, and psychological components. The book contains reproducible handouts and forms, including requisite rating scales and detailed checklists for evaluating ADHD, developing treatment plans, and monitoring psychological, behavioral, family, and academic progress. Meeting a need for mental health practitioners in private practice, school, community, and managed care settings, this book will prove to be an indispensable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in aThis guide presents an empirically based nuts-and-bolts approach to understanding, diagnosing, and treating ADHD in adolescents. Balancing research and theory with detailed case examples, the author takes readers through each step of his structured intervention programme.