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Introduction | |
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Why this book? | |
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Who is this book for? | |
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How to use this book | |
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Read this Chapter! General Principles of Diagnosis | |
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The "syndrome mix" | |
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First signs | |
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Formal evaluation | |
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Summary | |
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Read this Chapter! General Principles of Treatment | |
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Adjusting your own mindset | |
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Understanding the child's mindset | |
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How to change the child's behavior | |
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Quick quiz on angry behavior | |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | |
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Defining ADHD | |
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Real-life symptoms of ADHD and executive dysfunction | |
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Neurological basis of ADHD | |
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Treatment of ADHD and disorganization | |
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"Will it all be okay?" | |
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Learning Disabilities and Differences | |
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Learning about learning disabilities | |
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Supporting the child with learning disabilities and differences | |
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Specific learning disabilities | |
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Autistic Spectrum Disorders: An Overview | |
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Skills involved in communication | |
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Categories of communication disorders: sorting them out | |
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Asperger's Syndrome and Its Treatment | |
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Adjustment to being different | |
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Making friends: motivation and encouragement | |
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Managing emotions | |
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Learning: abilities and styles | |
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Special interests | |
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Can the signs become less conspicuous? | |
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Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders | |
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) | |
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | |
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Treatment | |
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction | |
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How the brain works (in four paragraphs) | |
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What is sensory integration dysfunction? | |
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Getting professional help | |
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Treatment activities for home and school | |
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Tics and Tourette's | |
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Basic definitions | |
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A complex problem | |
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Treatment and accommodations | |
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Depression | |
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Defining depression and dysthymia | |
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Treatment | |
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Bipolar Depression | |
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What is bipolar depression? | |
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Treatment | |
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder | |
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What is oppositional defiant disorder? | |
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Relationship with other disorders | |
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Treatment | |
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Central Auditory Processing Disorders | |
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What is central auditory processing? | |
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Diagnosing CAPD | |
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Treatments at home and school | |
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Medications | |
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Medicating kids? What is this world coming to? | |
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Medications for ADHD | |
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Medications for depression | |
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Medications for anxiety | |
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Medications for OCD | |
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Medications for bipolar depression | |
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Medications for tic disorders | |
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Behavioral Checklist | |
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Quick Quiz on Executive Function | |
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Further Reading: Books and Internet Resources | |
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References | |
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About the Authors | |
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Subject Index | |