A comprehensive approach to accurate ADHD diagnosisIn Essentials of ADHD Assessment in Children andAdolescents, the authors provide a clear and informative roadmap for practitioners seeking to conduct state-of-the-artassessments for one of the most common disorders of childhood.Drawing upon years of experience in conducting diagnosticevaluations of ADHD following best-practice standards, theyemphasize the importance of a comprehensive evaluation,incorporating data from multiple sources, using multiple methods,and interpreting findings within the appropriate developmental andcultural contexts. The major components of an ADHD evaluation(interviews, rating scales, cognitive testing, observation, recordreview) are reviewed in detail.Expert guidance is provided for resolving the most commonchallenges in assessing ADHD, including differentiating symptomsfrom normal development, dealing with discrepant data, differentialdiagnosis, and considering comorbidity. The latest scholarlyliterature is integrated with the authors' practicalrecommendations to provide clinicians with the concepts and toolsneeded for effective and accurate assessment of ADHD, addressingsuch topics as:* When inattention is ADHD, and when it may be emotional orneurological* Which disorders may masquerade as or present with ADHD* The elements of accurate ADHD testing and the reasons behindthem* Integrating results of a multi-modal approach into an ADHDassessmentAn indispensable professional resource for practicingclinicians, Essentials of ADHD Assessment for Children andAdolescents is a reader-friendly guide to providing a thorough,responsible ADHD evaluation.