Bibliograph

What causes ADHD?, understanding what goes wrong and why, Joel T. Nigg

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What causes ADHD?, understanding what goes wrong and why, Joel T. Nigg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-409) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What causes ADHD?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

62889035

Responsibility statement

Joel T. Nigg

Sub title

understanding what goes wrong and why

Summary

"The literature on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown exponentially in the last decade, yet the disorder's etiology remains poorly understood. In this groundbreaking volume, Joel TNigg synthesizes a wealth of recent neuropsychological research to shed new light on the multiple pathways by which ADHD develops. In the process, he offers an integrative, highly readable perspective on many controversial issues and frequently encountered clinical questionsBuilding the reader's knowledge of what is actually going on in the symptomatic child's brain and why, the book identifies promising potential directions for assessment, treatment, and prevention."--Jacket

Table Of Contents

Conceptual context -- ADHD's controversies -- Defining "disorder" -- How does ADHD work? -- Neural systems -- Attention and arousal -- Executive functioning or cognitive control -- Motivation -- Motor control and timing -- Where does ADHD come from? -- Multiple pathways -- Genetic effects -- Uncommon experiential risk factors -- Common experiential risk factors -- Integration -- Multiple pathways reconsidered -- Conclusion

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