The everything parent's guide to ADHD in children : a reassuring guide to getting the right diagnosis, understanding treatments, and helping your child to focus / Carole Jacobs and Isadore Wendel.

Jacobs, Carole. (Author). Wendel, Isadore. (Added Author).

Summary:

When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you want to do all you can to get the help and support he needs. Unfortunately, the vast amount of information can be overwhelming, leaving you frustrated. Jacobs takes an all-encompassing look at the issues, so that you can feel confident about taking the necessary steps to create a better future for your child.

Record details

ISBN: 1605506788
ISBN: 9781605506784
Physical Description: xiv, 290 pages ; 21 cm.
Publisher: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, [2010]
Distributor: Newton Abbot : David & Charles [distributor].
Copyright: ©2010

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-268) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Understanding the symptoms -- Searching for causes -- Getting a diagnosis -- The controversy surrounding preschool children and ADHD -- ADHD in great school children -- ADHD in middle school adolescents -- ADHD in teenagers -- Creating harmony at home -- Helping your child succeed at school -- Coping with social challenges -- Parenting challenges for parents of children with ADHD -- Choosing the right treatment -- Treating with medication -- Healing through neurofeedback -- The role of behavior modification therapy -- The benefits of talk therapy -- Weighting the effects of diet -- Exploring alternative and experimental treatments -- Is there a connection between ADHD and environmental toxins? -- Finding the silver lining.