The reproducible articles are written specifically for parents of children who have or who are at risk for attention disorders. When a client asks for or demonstrates a need for particular information, the clinician can select the necessary article or articles, and make a copy for the parent to take home. The articles also could be used as handouts during in-services and workshops.
Diagnosing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder requires a team process, and the professionals who wrote the articles for this handbook are experienced members of the team process. As well as being experts on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, the authors also have expertise in the fields of medicine, psychology, education, speech-language pathology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and the law.
The articles provide current, hands-on, easy-to-read information. Parents will find immediately usable suggestions on a variety of typical experiences. The articles cover a variety of topics that are relevant to families, friends, professionals, and caregivers who work or live with individuals who have attention deficits. Attention deficit is a lifelong disorder and these articles can provide support at different times in the life span, from early childhood through adolescence to adulthood. A list of resources and a glossary of terms also are included in the book.
