Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Aspergers. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologist, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Six nationally prominent health care professionals describe ways parents and professionals can distinguish between gifted behaviors and pathological behaviors. Features include a Foreword by Ronald E. Fox, Psy.D., Ph.D., Past President of the American Psychological Association, and: Written for parents and professionals Characteristics of gifted children and adults Diagnoses most commonly given to gifted children and adults Traits of diagnoses incorrectly given to gifted children and adults Guidelines to avoid mislabeling gifted children Parent-child relationship problems Issues for gifted adults Advice for selecting a counselor or health care professional "Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults" has been endorsed by three past presidents of the American Psychological Association, two neurologists, and two family practice physicians.
Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults: Adhd, Bipolar, Ocd, Asperger's, Depression, And Other Disorders
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Author: Webb, James T.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780910707640
Details:
Author: Webb, James T.
Brand: Brand: Great Potential Press
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 265
Release Date: 01-12-2005
Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780910707640
