Integrated Approaches to Helping Children at Home and at School.
An integrated understanding of the causes of ADHD and a total approach to helping children.
In recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the numbers of children diagnosed with ADHD. Increasingly, these children are prescribed drugs which are seen as "the cure" and are often relied on as the only form of treatment.
This medical diagnosis of ADHD is grounded in a neuropsychological approach, but what of the broader developmental, community and family issues?
In 'Rethinking ADHD' the authors argue that to gain a more thorough understanding of this complex problem, a much broader and more balanced approach should be taken in the diagnosis and treatment of the child. Their fresh analysis acknowledges that external factors such as the quality of long-term childcare facilities, the frenetic pace of modern life, social disadvantage and emotional disruption caused by divorce and family disunity all contribute to the psychological functioning of the child. Direct links are made between these issues and the child's ability to learn, concentrate and self regulate behaviour.
Drawing on many years experience working with children and their families, the authors have included clinical case examples and practical recommendations for working in partnership with parents and children with behavioural and attention problems.
'Rethinking ADHD' is essential reading for teachers, psychologists, therapists, childcare workers, counsellors, social workers and parents who want a deeper understanding of children with attention and behaviour problems.
