The ADHD Book: Answers to Parents' Most Pressing Questions (Paperback)

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A first resource that answers nearly one hundred of the most common questions and concerns.

Many experts say that, conservatively, well over six million children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With the mounting pressure placed on parents to pursue a diagnosis and medicate hyperactive children, the urgency of life-changing decisions can weigh heavily on the whole family. Conflicting advice bombards parents from all sides-often leaving families more confused and anxious than before. The AD/HD Book seeks to quell fears and rationally addresses nearly one hundred common questions and concerns to help parents make sense of the information chaos.

Beth Ann Hill, herself a mother and educator of AD/HD children, clearly explains the basics of AD/HD and lays out its complexities. She logically takes parents from symptoms, diagnoses and tests, medication, a treatment strategy designed to combine medical treatment, and special parenting techniques to break through problem behaviors.

Whether readers browse through the question-and-answer format or read from start to finish, they will come to:

- understand the biological causes of AD/HD
- get the facts on prescription drugs
- cope with AD/HD's emotional impact on family and friends
- find comfort in real-life examples of challenges and their solutions

With the help of pediatric AD/HD specialist Dr. James Van Haren, Hill also develops unique strategies for teaching social and coping skills to children-and for having fun in the process. She includes worksheets, charts, daily planners, and more to help kids grow into adulthood with the tools to lead successful and productive lives.

About the Author

Beth Ann Hill worked in crisis communications and education for more than twenty years. She holds two master's degrees in education and journalism, and is a parent of two AD/HD children.

James Van Haren, M.D., is a child psychiatrist specializing in AD/HD disorders. END

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade (September 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583332332
• ISBN-13: 978-1583332337
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #262,619 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The AD/HD Book, February 28, 2009

By	A. Monk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has an excellent overview of the issues and also has a great checklist. The checklist is very helpful, because when first learning about this issue it is very confusing.