{"product_id":"essentials-of-adhd-assessment-for-elizabeth-p-sparrow-9781118112700","title":"Essentials of ADHD Assessment for Children and Adolescents","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive approach to accurate ADHD diagnosis\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEssentials of ADHD Assessment in Children and Adolescents, \u003c\/i\u003e the authors provide a clear and informative road map for practitioners seeking to conduct state-of-the-art assessments for one of the most common disorders of childhood. Drawing upon years of experience in conducting diagnostic evaluations of ADHD following best-practice standards, they emphasize the importance of a comprehensive evaluation, incorporating data from multiple sources, using multiple methods, and interpreting findings within the appropriate developmental and cultural contexts. The major components of an ADHD evaluation (interviews, rating scales, cognitive testing, observation, record review) are reviewed in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpert guidance is provided for resolving the most common challenges in assessing ADHD, including differentiating symptoms from normal development, dealing with discrepant data, differential diagnosis, and considering comorbidity. The latest scholarly literature is integrated with the authors' practical recommendations to provide clinicians with the concepts and tools needed for effective and accurate assessment of ADHD, addressing such topics as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen inattention is ADHD, and when it may be emotional or neurological\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich disorders may masquerade as or present with ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe elements of accurate ADHD testing and the reasons behind them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating results of a multi-modal approach into an ADHD assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable professional resource for practicing clinicians, \u003ci\u003eEssentials of ADHD Assessment for Children and Adolescents\u003c\/i\u003e is a reader-friendly guide to providing a thorough, responsible ADHD evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth P. Sparrow, Drew Erhardt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118112709\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118112700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d","brand":"Elizabeth P. Sparrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44072909242623,"sku":"9781118112700","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e04bff35-db5e-4b5b-bcbe-6d9509b58089.jpg?v=1685444658","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essentials-of-adhd-assessment-for-elizabeth-p-sparrow-9781118112700","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}