Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

TY - CHAP

T1 - Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

AU - LaRue, Robert H.

AU - Sloman, Kimberly N.

AU - Dashow, Erica

AU - Isenhower, Robert W.

N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

PY - 2015/1/1

Y1 - 2015/1/1

N2 - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood psychiatric disorders. As our understanding of ADHD has evolved, so have assessment and intervention strategies. Several assessment instruments have been developed to properly diagnose individuals with ADHD. Over the years, a number of intervention strategies have emerged for the treatment of ADHD. Considerable empirical support exists for the use of behavioral interventions and medications. Behavioral interventions have sought to address the symptoms of ADHD by targeting the core deficits of the disorder (i.e., impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness) and identifying environmental causes of the behavior. Medications have been used to treat the deficits associated with ADHD by influencing neurotransmitters in the brain. Both approaches have evidence to support their use. Evaluation procedures should be used to determine the effectiveness of any intervention strategies (i.e., behavioral intervention, medication, or a combination).

AB - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood psychiatric disorders. As our understanding of ADHD has evolved, so have assessment and intervention strategies. Several assessment instruments have been developed to properly diagnose individuals with ADHD. Over the years, a number of intervention strategies have emerged for the treatment of ADHD. Considerable empirical support exists for the use of behavioral interventions and medications. Behavioral interventions have sought to address the symptoms of ADHD by targeting the core deficits of the disorder (i.e., impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness) and identifying environmental causes of the behavior. Medications have been used to treat the deficits associated with ADHD by influencing neurotransmitters in the brain. Both approaches have evidence to support their use. Evaluation procedures should be used to determine the effectiveness of any intervention strategies (i.e., behavioral intervention, medication, or a combination).

KW - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

KW - Behavioral treatments for ADHD

KW - Medical treatments for ADHD

KW - Treatment evaluation

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U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-420249-8.00010-1

DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-420249-8.00010-1

M3 - Chapter

SN - 9780128007938

SP - 217

EP - 246

BT - Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

PB - Elsevier

ER -