{"title":"Drew Erhardt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrew Erhardt’s works delve into the complexities of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders, offering insightful guidance grounded in clinical expertise. Readers can expect thorough, accessible explorations designed to support both professionals and families in understanding conditions like ADHD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on practical assessment and intervention strategies, Erhardt’s books serve as valuable resources in the \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e category, bridging research and real-world application to foster better care for children and adolescents.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"essentials-of-adhd-assessment-for-children-and-adolescents-by-elizabeth-p-sparrow-9781118112700","title":"Essentials of ADHD Assessment for Children and Adolescents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive approach to accurate ADHD diagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEssentials of ADHD Assessment in Children and Adolescents\u003c\/em\u003e, the authors provide a clear and informative roadmap 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\n\n\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\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen inattention is ADHD, and when it may be emotional or neurological\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhich disorders may masquerade as or present with ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe elements of accurate ADHD testing and the reasons behind them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrating results of a multi-modal approach into an ADHD assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable professional resource for practising clinicians, \u003cem\u003eEssentials of ADHD Assessment for Children and Adolescents\u003c\/em\u003e is a reader-friendly guide to providing a thorough, responsible ADHD evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462911967468,"sku":"9781118112700","price":106.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781118112700-essentials-of-adhd-assessment-for-children-and-adolescents.jpg?v=1775025808"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/drew-erhardt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}