All About Attention Deficit Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Children and Adults [Paperback]

Thomas W. Phelan PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

In honest and straightforward language, this comprehensive guide describes how to recognise the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), how to best treat it, and how to handle its effects in everyday situations. Parents, teachers, physicians, and mental health professionals benefit from learning the latest on medication treatment for the disorder that affects approximately 20 million children and adults in the United States. This guide helps ADD individuals and their friends and families to understand ADD and to better serve the needs of ADD children and adults in school, workplace, and social situations.

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About the Author

Thomas W Phelan PhD is a clinical psychologist and lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Parentmagic, Inc.; 2nd edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889140112
• ISBN-13: 978-1889140117
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Children's Health > Learning Disorders
  • #59 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Physical Impairments

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great First Step, January 9, 2006

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Alyice Edrich "TheDabblingMum.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All About Attention Deficit Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Children and Adults (Paperback)

This book isn't meant to replace a visit to your family physician, but to educate and inform parents so they can make the right decision. If your child has been diagnosed with ADD, this book will help you get a better handle on the disorder, help you understand what your child is going through, and help you help your doctor properly treat your child. If you suspect your child has ADD, but aren't ready to take your child to the doctor, this is a good first-step. Get All About Attention Deficit Disorder, read it, and if you feel your child meets the criteria for ADD, contact your family physician for an appointment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas Phelan has wisdom and wit!, November 9, 2009

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This review is from: All About Attention Deficit Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Children and Adults (Paperback)

I have ADHD...didn't figure it out and get diagnosed until I was 50 years old, but as a teacher and a parent of ADHD kids I'd have to say that Thomas Phelan is right on the money on this topic! He's easy to read and has great insight and solutions for situations we face. Too bad more people don't realize that ADHD is a treatable physical condition and too many children are punished for their symptoms because of ignorance of the facts. This is a really good book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now and throw in 123 magic too!, March 23, 2008

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Jeanette D "Jeanette D" (Northern VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About Attention Deficit Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Children and Adults (Paperback)

All About Attention Deficit Disorder should be given out in doctor's offices along with the diagnosis!
It's an excellent and easy to read resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers of any child who has ADD/ADHD characteristics. This book also includes fantastic information for adults who maybe didn't have the "label" as a child but can recognize the symptoms in themselves or a parent who can see the symptoms in themselves now that their child has a label.
I am a special education teacher, not a medical doctor, so I am not allowed to give out any medical or medication advice to parents in school based meetings.
This is the information I would share at those meetings if I could. The straightforward information in clear to understand language with a sense of humor to go with it is a must read!
I also highly recommend adding 1,2,3 Magic to your cart. It's the behavioral "instructional" manual that all children should have tied to their ankle when they come out of the womb. It's an especially helpful read with ADHD and other special needs children with a mental age of at least 2 years but it's a system that works with children of all ages.