The multi-level approach in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

dc.contributor.author	Κάκουρος, Ευθύμιος	el
dc.date.accessioned	2015-05-07T17:40:30Z
dc.date.issued	2015-05-07
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11400/9875
dc.rights	Αναφορά Δημιουργού-Μη Εμπορική Χρήση-Όχι Παράγωγα Έργα 3.0 Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες	*
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dc.source	http://www.arsi.gr	en
dc.subject	Διάσπαση προσοχής
dc.subject	Ψυχική υγεία
dc.subject	Θεραπεία
dc.subject	Distractibility
dc.subject	Mental health
dc.title	The multi-level approach in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)	en
heal.type	conferenceItem
heal.classification	Psychology
heal.classification	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
heal.classification	Ψυχολογία
heal.classification	Διαταραχή ελλειμματικής προσοχής - υπερκινητικότητα
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heal.classificationURI	N/A-Ψυχολογία
heal.classificationURI	N/A-Διαταραχή ελλειμματικής προσοχής - υπερκινητικότητα
heal.dateAvailable	10000-01-01
heal.language	en
heal.access	forever
heal.publicationDate	2005
heal.bibliographicCitation	Kakouros, E. (2005) The multi-level approach in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). In "27th International School Psychology Association Colloquium, Book of Abstracts". 13th to 17th July 2005. Athens, p.13-16	en
heal.abstract	The implementation of any therapeutic intervention in childhood psychopathology relies not only on the diagnosis given but also on the specialist’s theoretical and clinical background. In other words, the diagnosis of a disorder, e.g. ADHD, does not necessarily determine the therapeutic approach. Even most important are the specialist’s beliefs regarding the nature of the disorder, its etiology, its predominant symptoms and the role attributed to certain factors that might maintain maladaptive behaviour. Within the framework of the multi-level approach to childhood psychopathology, we consider ADHD as a spectrum disorder with neurological substrate, which produces some core symptoms, on the basis of which new symptoms may develop and several changes may occur due to the procedure of ‘epigenesis’. The aim of this paper is to present the clinical applications of the multi-level approach for the treatment of ADHD. This approach focuses on the primary symptoms of ADHD but also aims at the prevention of the development of secondary symptoms and the replacement of potential maladaptive attitudes in both the child and important adults. Parents and teachers are considered as co-therapists and are aided to form a supportive environment around the child where similar techniques are used in order to help him / her. Finally, specific attention is given not only to the child’s difficulties but to the full development of his /her capacities and strengths and to the built of high-self esteem and a wide range of adaptation abilities. Examples of specific therapeutic techniques derived of the multi-level approach are discussed.	en
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heal.conferenceName	27th International School Psychology Association Colloquium	en
heal.conferenceItemType	poster