Understanding ADHD: The Definitive Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Paperback)

by Dr. Christopher Green (Author), Kit Chee (Author) "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not new: it was first described almost 100 years ago, and the beneficial effects of stimulant medication have been..." (more)
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Product Description
Albert Einstein had it. Winston Churchill had it.
Is your child also suffering from A.D.H.D.?

Though medical science has known about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for almost one hundred years, for most of us A.D.H.D. remains a new and baffling condition. Now, at last, here is a clear and comprehensive guide to this common disorder.

As renowned pediatrician Dr. Christopher Green explains, A.D.H.D. is actually a cluster of behaviors--including inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and overactivity--that causes children (mostly boys) to underachieve at school and behave poorly at home despite high intelligence and quality parenting. Understanding A.D.H.D. covers every aspect of the disorder, from diagnosis to treatment. Inside you'll discover

 ¸  How to tell if a child has A.D.H.D.
 ¸  Practical solutions to common behavior problems at home and school
 ¸  When and how to medicate your child
 ¸  The best sports for someone with A.D.H.D.
 ¸  Measures to take for building self-esteem
And much more!

Informative, reassuring, and up-to-date, Understanding A.D.H.D. is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and health professionals.

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Albert Einstein had it. Winston Churchill had it.
Is your child also suffering from A.D.H.D.?

Though medical science has known about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for almost one hundred years, for most of us A.D.H.D. remains a new and baffling condition. Now, at last, here is a clear and comprehensive guide to this common disorder.

As renowned pediatrician Dr. Christopher Green explains, A.D.H.D. is actually a cluster of behaviors--including inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and overactivity--that causes children (mostly boys) to underachieve at school and behave poorly at home despite high intelligence and quality parenting. Understanding A.D.H.D. covers every aspect of the disorder, from diagnosis to treatment. Inside you'll discover

¸  How to tell if a child has A.D.H.D.
¸  Practical solutions to common behavior problems at home and school
¸  When and how to medicate your child
¸  The best sports for someone with A.D.H.D.
¸  Measures to take for building self-esteem
   And much more!

Informative, reassuring, and up-to-date, Understanding A.D.H.D. is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and health professionals.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449001520
• ISBN-13: 978-0449001523
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #327,417 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

I found this book to be a comprehensive and extremely helpful resource for parents and teachers of children with ADHD. As a Learning Consultant in a public school I have lent this book to many parents. It provides practical ideas on how to motivate, discipline, encourage, and manage children with ADHD. If you are a parent or teacher of children with ADHD I believe this to be one of the most helpful books on the topics.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Parents with an ADHD child, July 27, 2003

By	Teresa D Hopkins (Lincoln, RI United States) - See all my reviews

I have read many books about ADHD since my child was diagnosed a few months ago. This is by far the best book I've have read about the subject. Not only is it comprehensive about medications and causes, it addresses real behavior problems with practicality and humor. I read the whole book in one night, and came out of it with a new understanding of my son. It's comforting to know he's not the only one "acting like this". I highly recommend it to anyone working with an ADHD child or adult.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life!, April 26, 2002

By A Customer

The paediatrician who eventually diagnosed my son recommended this book to me. I read it straight through, in one sitting, cried, laughed and came out the other end with a totally different view of my son. He was 10 and regularly said he wanted to kill himself. All his teachers just said he was badly behaved and disruptive but I knew there was something wrong. A year later and on Ritalin he is a different child. I have now bought at least 12 copies of this book (it has a different name here in England) to give to everyone who has any contact with an ADHD child. If you only buy one book, buy this one. Even my teenage daughters, who had no sympathy for their younger brother have read this and actually enjoyed it!