Professional book from 2013 in the field of Education - Educational Psychology, Language: German. Abstract: The diagnosis of ADHD is challenging due to the variability of symptoms. Both those affected and their relatives face the consequences of the disorder, with issues in work and school being commonplace. Parents, in particular, often feel guilty and isolated. This volume presents the causes and influencing factors of ADHD. It also explains age-specific symptoms and discusses how to assist those affected. Contents include: Symptoms and causes of ADHD, ADD versus ADHD, treatment methods, Ritalin, diagnostic guidelines, hyperactivity, impulsivity.