The Elephant on the Fence: Approaches to the Psychotherapy of Attention Deficit Disorder

Henry F. Smith, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40, Number 2

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.2.252

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is understood in terms of a complex interaction between neurophysiological growth, environmental demand, and ego-development. Various therapeutic approaches have been recommended, including cognitive training and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Cognitive impairments demand modifications in the usual psychotherapeutic techniques to develop an effective integrated approach to treatment.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40 • Number 2 • 1986, pp. 161–320

Pages: 252 - 264

PubMed: 2425644

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Published in print: 1986, pp. 161–320

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Henry F. Smith, M.D.^†

Cambridge, MA

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A slightly shorter version of this paper was presented at the Shoul Memorial Conference, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston, May 21, 1983.

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Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Mailing address: Suite 36, 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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The Elephant on the Fence: Approaches to the Psychotherapy of Attention Deficit Disorder

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