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The ADHD Update
What is ADHD? What are the symptoms? How are the symptoms treated? Readers learn about this common behavioral condition that causes problems in three main areas: inability to focus or pay attention (inattention), being overly active (hyperactivity), and acting without thinking first (impulsivity). The disorder is most often identified in school-age children, but many of them will continue to have the condition as adults. The book includes practical sidebars and chapters highlight individuals who struggle with the disorder. Because ADHD affects so many people's lives, this book is a must-have for every young adult collection.
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For libraries whose health materials are datedas they too quickly becomeor whose users find Internet research scattered and fragmented, this series provides the latest thinking about the causes and treatments of several common medical conditions. The authors are well known for reliable, user-friendly, and accessible science books. The format includes an introductory profile of the particular disorder; many biographical sketches, often of famous people; a backward look at the earliest diagnoses and studies; current diagnosis and treatment, including research on brain and chemical changes, drug therapy, and alternative treatments; questions and answers; and several resources for further study. For libraries that can afford them, nothing could be more helpful for students embarking on a health report, or looking for information about a condition that may affect their own lives or those of friends.
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