ADD & ADHD for Dummies [Paperback]

Jeff Strong (Author), Michael O. Flanagan (Author), Lito Tejada-Flores (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

Sound advice for parents whose kids have trouble concentrating

According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style, it helps people recognize and understand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an authoritative, balanced overview of both drug and non-drug therapies.

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From the Back Cover

Minimize the impact of symptoms on your daily life

Understand the disorder, manage symptoms, and live a full life

Need to know more about AD/HD? Whether you're a concerned parent or an adult with AD/HD, this friendly, easy-to-understand guide helps you recognize the symptoms, weigh your treatment options, and emphasize the positives of AD/HD. You get an overview of a variety of therapies, as well as help finding an AD/HD professional and keeping your life organized.

Discover How To:

• Determine if you or your child has AD/HD
• Get symptoms under control
• Choose the right treatment plan
• Reduce stress at home, school, and work
• Find the support you need

About the Author

Jeff Strong is the Founder and President of REI Institute, which focuses on neuro-developmental disabilities.

Michael O. Flanagan, MD, is a neuropsychiatrist in private practice in New Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764537121
• ISBN-13: 978-0764537127
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeff Strong, the author of Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies, is President of the REI Institute, which is a MusicMedicine research organization and therapy provider. Jeff graduated is his ninth book.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly thorough and good read, October 11, 2006

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notchristine (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD & ADHD for Dummies (Paperback)

I was reluctant to pick up a book with "for Dummies" in the title because I do not believe that I am a dummy! However, a lot of the books on ADHD that I found either focused too much on ADHD in childhood or had too many long anecdotes/ case studies. This book was an excellent introduction to ADHD. It took the disorder seriously and laid out every aspect on diagnosis, treatment, familial issues, etc. in a simple manner. The information provided was eye-opening, and the book was full of details that showed the depth of this disorder. This book never gave the impression that ADHD is just a collection of undesirable behaviors or laziness or what have you. It's a terrific reference book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADD & ADHD for Dummies, April 11, 2007

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P. D. Nemcevic - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ADD & ADHD for Dummies (Paperback)

Excellent resource, easy to read and understand. I highly recommend this book as a grandparent of a child with ADD and as a health professional!

5.0 out of 5 stars will be purchasing from you again :), September 5, 2011

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cynthiapalacios - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD & ADHD for Dummies (Paperback)

completely New book. The book was in exceptional conditions it had not been used at all it was shipped quickly. I highly recommend.