Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment for Health and Mental Health Professionals

by Larry B. Silver

Book Overview

This book reviews disorders often found to be comorbid with ADHD, including specific learning disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, anger regulation problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880489405
• ISBN13: 9780880489409
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: American Psychiatric Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource based on research!

Dr. Silver's book is an exceptional guide that can be used by clinicians, teachers and parents alike. I particularly like Dr. Silver's book because he is grounded in science. With regards to the issue of overtreamtent or over diagnosis of ADHD, the most recent research out there (as of Nov 2007) indicates that there are still large numbers of children with ADHD across our country and the world who are underserved. Many children are not diagnosed, and among those who are diagnosed properly, they do not necessarily receive the treatments professionals know to be effective (we are talking about over 4 decades of research on this topic, the evidence for what works is robust). He also gives a very thoughtful review of so called 'alternative treatments' in which he discusses why these are not mainstream treatments, and why they can even be harmful to your child. There's a nice section on special education law and a beginner's intro to how to advocate for your child. If you are staunchly anti-medication, you may find this book too strongly oriented towards medication, but keep in mind that the scientific literature and the experience of a great number of parents shows that these drugs make a huge difference in the lives of many families. There's no particular right or wrong to deciding to go with medication, you make the decision with your doctor based on what the child needs. Finally, I find in my practice that so many parents need a source of accurate information to inform their decision making, but they get derailed by bad advice and erroneous propaganda. There is so much opinion and misinformation in books and on the web. Parents get very confused about what to believe. Dr. Silver's work reflects the research, not his own agenda. I highly recommend this book.

ADHD is Real

This is an excellent scientific review of ADHD for health care practitioners who treat children with ADHD. It offers information based on scientific research, not emotionalism and anecdote. If you want to read anti-medical propaganda, read Breggin. If you want science, read Silver.