Overview of comorbid disorders in ADHD -- Oppositional defiant and conduct disorders -- Impulsive aggression -- Bipolar disorder -- Depressive disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Tic and obsessive-compulsive disorders -- Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders
Summary
Children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently experience co-occurring problems with aggression, mood swings, tics, anxiety, or depression. Organized around detailed case presentations, this highly informative book helps the clinician make sound decisions when assessing and treating the full range of ADHD comorbidities. Experienced child psychiatrist Steven Pliszka offers straightforward guidance on how to navigate diagnostic challenges, develop an individualized medication regimen, minimize health risks and side effects, collaborate successfully with
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-232) and index
