| Description |
xxi, 360 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Yale University Press health & wellness
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Yale University Press health & wellness.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-348) and index. |
| Contents |
Misconceptions about focus and willpower -- Six aspects of a complex syndrome -- ADD syndrome and the working brain -- Childhood: struggling with self-management -- Adolescence: greater independence brings new challenges -- Adulthood: managing responsibilities, finding a niche -- How ADD syndrome differs from normal inattention -- Disorders that may accompany ADD syndrome -- Medications and other treatments -- Fears, prejudices, and realistic hope. |
| Subject |
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. |
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Attention-deficit disorder in adults.
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Attention-deficit disorder in adults. |
| ISBN |
0300119895 paperback |
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0300106416 alkaline paper |
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9780300106411 alkaline paper |
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9780300119893 paperback |
| Standard No. |
9780300119893 |
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