1st Edition

Children on Medication Volume I Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation

By Kenneth D. Gadow Copyright 1986
    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    288 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1986. The primary purpose of this book is to provide information about the use of medication for several childhood disorders that require long-term treatment. It is the author’s expectation that this information will allow caregivers to make better decisions about the use of medication. This title also examines the importance of evaluating various aspects when medicating a child, including their characteristics, their family situation, and school setting.

    Foreword Robert L. Sprague;  Foreword Michael Bender;  Acknowledgments;  Introduction;  1. Fundamental Concepts of Pharmacotherapy  2. Hyperactivity  3. Learning Disabilities  4. Mental Retardation  5. Early Childhood; Appendices;  Glossary;  Author Index;  Subject Index

    Biography

    Kenneth D. Gadow