Sarah Boslaugh

ADHD

Your Questions Answered

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Research suggests that approximately 129 million children and 366 million adults worldwide have ADHD. Discover the answers to common questions about living with this neurodevelopmental condition"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9781440880582
• ISBN-10: 1440880581
• Artikelnr.: 69976987

Autorenporträt

Sarah Boslaugh is a statistician and public health expert. She holds a PhD from the City University of New York and an MPH from Saint Louis University.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Guide to Health Literacy
Common Misconceptions about ADHD 1. Only children can have ADHD 2. Only
boys can have ADHD 3. ADHD can only be controlled through medication 4.
People with ADHD can't succeed in school, work, or life 5. People with ADHD
just need to try harder Questions and Answers The Basics 1. What is ADHD,
and are there different types? 2. How prevalent is ADHD, and is it becoming
more common? 3. Who is diagnosed with ADHD? 4. What are some risk factors
for ADHD? 5. Do the brains of people with ADHD differ from the brains of
people without the condition? 6. Is there a genetic component to ADHD? 7.
Is there a link between vaccines and ADHD? 8. What are some diseases and
conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD? 9. Why do some people think
ADHD isn't a real condition? Characteristics of ADHD 10. What are the most
common symptoms of ADHD? 11. Does ADHD present differently in males and
females? 12. Does ADHD present differently in children and adults? 13. What
are the executive functions and how do they relate to ADHD? 14. What is
hyperfocus and how does it relate to ADHD? 15. What is subthreshold ADHD?
16. Are there links between diet and ADHD? 17. Can ADHD symptoms be
affected by factors like stress or lack of sleep? 18. What are the risks of
ignoring ADHD symptoms? 19. Are there other conditions that have similar
characteristics to ADHD? Diagnosing and Managing ADHD 20. How is ADHD
diagnosed? 21. What are some common drug treatments for ADHD? 22. What are
some common side effects of ADHD drugs, and can anything be done about
them? 23. Are there any foods that can interfere with ADHD treatments? 24.
Why are stimulants used to treat a condition that has "hyperactivity" in
its name? 25. I took my friend's ADHD medication and did really well on an
exam-does that mean I have ADHD? 26. What are some common behavioral
treatments for ADHD? 27. Are there any alternative medicine treatments that
can help with ADHD? 28. Is talk therapy useful for ADHD? 29. Does health
insurance cover ADHD treatments? 30. Can ADHD be cured? 31. I take
prescription medications for ADHD. Will I have to take them for my entire
life? 32. What can I do if my prescribed treatment is not working? 33. What
is a "drug holiday," and why are they sometimes recommended? Living with
ADHD 34. Should I tell anyone at my school that I have ADHD? 35. What
accommodations can be requested for students with ADHD, and how can I
request them? 36. I'm a student with ADHD-what can I do to help myself
excel academically? 37. What are some good career paths for people with
ADHD? 38. Should I tell my employer I have ADHD? 39. What are some tips to
help people with ADHD thrive in the workplace? 40. Can people with ADHD
play sports? 41. I want to join the military-is that possible if I have
ADHD? 42. What are some common social problems for people with ADHD? 43.
How can ADHD impact romantic relationships? 44. What does it mean to
self-medicate, and why might it be harmful? 45. There are people in my life
that don't believe ADHD is real. How can I help them understand that it is
a legitimate condition and how it affects me? 46. Where can I find support
to help me deal with ADHD? 47. Are there advantages to having ADHD? Case
Studies Case 1: Sam is Struggling in Third Grade and Doesn't Understand Why
Case 2: Wang is Having Social Adjustment Problems during Her Freshman Year
at College Case 3: Juan is Worried about Performing Well at His First
Professional Job Case 4: Ashley is Apprehensive about Taking a Drug Holiday
Case 5: Jordan's Parents Don't Believe ADHD is Real Glossary Directory of
Resources Index