Understanding ADHD : attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

538 Pages·2001·2.99 MB·English

by  Chee

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Publisher’s Note
The authors believe the information contained in this publication to be accurate
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UNDERSTANDING ADHD
A DOUBLEDAY BOOK
First published in Australia and New Zealand in 1994 by Doubleday
Second edition published in Australia and New Zealand in 1997 by Doubleday
This revised edition published in Australia and New Zealand in 2001 by
Doubleday Text copyright © Dr Christopher Green, 1994, 1997 and 2001
Illustrations © copyright Roger Roberts, 1994, 1997 and 2001
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Cataloguing-in-Publication Entry
Green, Christopher, 1943 Feb 23–.
Understanding ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
3rd ed.
Bibliography.
Includes index.
ISBN 978 1 86471 057 1.
ISBN 1 86471 057 8 (pbk).
1. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder—Popular works. 2. Attention-
deficit hyperactivity disordered children. 3. Child rearing. I. Chee, Kit. II.
Roberts, Roger, 1943–. III. Title. IV. Title: Understanding attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder.
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Cover illustration by Roger Roberts
Photograph of Christopher Green by Louise Lister
Photograph of Kit Chee by Sean Ryan
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Imprint Page
About the Author
Authors’ Note
Introduction
1 ADHD—The Facts
2 ADHD—An Old Condition Rediscovered
3 ADHD—The Cause
4 The Behaviours That Bother Parents
5 The Modern View of ADHD— A Four-Part Problem
6 Associated Conditions—The Comorbidities
7 The Influence of Good and Bad Parenting
8 ADHD—Making the Diagnosis
9 The Stresses on Parents and Siblings
10 The Top Tips for Better Behaviour
11 Practical Solutions to Common Behaviour Problems
12 Improving School Performance—Tips for Parents and Teachers
13 Other Therapies and Diet
14 Medication—The Facts
15 Practical Prescribing (Stimulants)
16 Medication—The Non-Stimulants
17 Medication—All the Questions You Ever Wanted to Ask
18 ADHD in the Under-Fives
19 Encouraging Self-Esteem
20 Choosing the Right Sports, Hobbies and Other Activities
21 Adults with ADHD
22 The Associated Problems of Learning and Language
23 Hints to Help with Reading
24 Hints to Help with Language Problems
25 Hints to Help Handwriting and Coordination
26 Debunking the Myths
Appendixes
I The Criteria for Diagnosing ADHD (DSM-IV 1994)
II The Criteria for Diagnosing Oppositional Defiant Disorder (DSM-IV 1994)
III The Criteria for Diagnosing Conduct Disorder (DSM-IV 1994)
IV The Criteria for Diagnosing Tic and Tourette’s Disorder (DSM-IV 1994)
V The Criteria for Diagnosing Major Depressive and Manic Episodes (Adult
Criteria) (DSM-IV 1994)
VI ADHD Rating Scales
VII Tests of Persistence, Memory and Attention
VIII Quantitative EEG (QEEG)—Brain Mapping
IX Brain Imaging in ADHD
X Interpreting the WISC–III
XI Neuropsychology Tests
XII The Stimulants—Small Print Side-Effects
XIII Food Intolerance—Treatment Through Diet
XIV Computer Programs to Help Learning
XV Abstracts From the Latest Research Literature
XVI Recent Review Papers
XVII Help for Parents—Australia and New Zealand
XVIII Best Websites for ADHD
Index of Searchable Terms
About the authors
Dr Christopher Green MB, BCh, BAO, FRACP, MRCP(UK), FRCP(I),
DCH
Christopher Green is a paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children’s
Hospital, Westmead, in Sydney. Over the last 15 year, Dr Green has been
prominent in introducing modern attitudes towards treatment of ADHD to
Australia. More recently he has been influential in bringing this same message to
parents and professionals in the United Kingdom.
He is the well-known author of three bestselling books on childcare, Toddler
Taming (1984, 1990 and 2001), Babies! (1988, 1996 and 2001) and Beyond
Toddlerdom (2000). Dr Green has run parenting seminars which reach over 20
000 Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom parents every year. He is a
former columnist with the Australian Women’s Weekly.
Chris is married to Hilary, a part-time general practitioner and full-time
mum. They have two sons. When not working he enjoys sailing, cycling and
outdoors Australia with his family.
Dr Kit Y Chee MB, BS, FRACP
Kit Chee is a paediatrician specialising in the behavioural and learning problems
of children. She is honorary physician at the Child Development Unit at the
Children’s Hospital, Westmead, and consultant at the Sydney Learning Clinic.
Kit has a research interest in children’s learning, language, ADHD and the
effect of stimulant medication. Kit is married to Arthur, also a paediatrician.
Outside work every minute is taken up looking after her two young children, but
she still finds time to enjoy music, the arts and exploring Sydney.
Authors’ Note
In this book there may seem to be an overuse of the word ‘he’. The truth is that
ADHD mostly affects ‘hes’, and when it comes to extremes of behaviour, the
‘hes’ usually get the gold medal.
There is also a certain amount of repetition, with the same information
appearing in different lists and chapters. We have aimed to create a book that is
useful to those who don’t wish to read from cover to cover. For this reason each
section is as complete as possible, but this has necessitated some duplication.