Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What Every Parent Wants to Know [Paperback]

David L. Woodrich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

This exciting new edition breaks down the complex issues surrounding ADHD today into easy-to-understand, non-technical terms. Now you can quickly get the information you need to help your child with ADHD, without taking the time to wade through heavy research or statistics. Known and trusted by parents for more than 4 years, the first edition of this best seller became popular with teachers as they, too, found accessible answers to their ADHD questions. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the latest on: ADHD symptoms and diagnosis medical interventions such as Ritalin, Adderall, and more how health concerns affect diagnosis and treatment instructional strategies effective communication strategies peer tutoring techniques using antecedent control to influence behavior

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...the author's experience is apparent and his views are balanced and concisely presented. -- Paul Gringras, Autism Journal

A really valuable aid for parents struggling with what to do about their child's attention, activity, and conduct problems. -- Bruce L. Baker, Ph.D., University of CA-Los Angeles

Easy to read. . . . This informative book will be of interest to both parents and teachers. -- Network News

I was very impressed with the practicality of this book...a useful tool to help parents understand and work with children with ADHD. -- Susan Lobas, past president of MD chapter of CHADD

The authors . . . have provided solid information in a readable form on a subject that is often very convoluted. . . -- Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

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If you want a straightforward way to learn about ADHD-this is the book for you!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company; 2 Rev Sub edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155766398X
• ISBN-13: 978-1557663986
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,215,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Practical Advice for Parents and Teachers, September 26, 2000

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This review is from: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What Every Parent Wants to Know (Paperback)

I have read over 10 books about ADHD. After you finally face that your child has ADHD you want to know how to help.

This book clearly explains how ADHD is addressed under IDEA and the 504 plan and how an IEP (Individual Educational Plan) fits is associated with both the IDEA and 504. It also gives recommendations about how to best use the IEP to your childs advantage.

This book also provides information about behavior modification. It explains what it is and how it works. This information should be helpful to any parent of an ADHDer.

There is also a chapter about "Classroom Techniques" that suggests some things that teachers can do to help the ADHD child be more successful and less disruptive in school. I will use the information in this chapter to help develop my child's IEP. I will also buy another copy of this book to give to my child's teacher and I'll put an amazon book mark at this chapter!

In summary, it's one of the most useful books about ADHD I've read. Get one for yourself and one for your child's teacher.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book!, March 3, 2001

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This review is from: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What Every Parent Wants to Know (Paperback)

Having read more than 30 books on ADHD, I have found this one to be one of the best. It provides an excellent resource for understanding and diagnosing ADHD, as well as "overlapping" disorders, like ODD, and Conduct Disorder. This book is easy to read for parents, but probably a good book even for professionals who may be unfamiliar with the basics of this disorder. There is also a detailed section on treatment, including behavior management and medication. A very timely section covers obtaining special school services and classroom techniques for teachers. If you don't have any books yet on ADHD, this is a great one to start with and keep as a resource in your home library.