ADHD : what every parent needs to know / Michael I. Reiff, editor in chief.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Elk Grove Village, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011.
ISBN: 9781581104516 (pbk.)
1581104510 (pbk.)
Description: xx, 336 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subject: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Popular works.
Child rearing Popular works.
Contents: What is ADHD? -- Does my child have ADHD? : evaluation and diagnosis -- What should we do? : treatment options -- The role of medications -- Managing ADHD at home -- Behavior therapy : parenting techniques that work -- Your child at school -- Advocating for your child and others -- When it is not just ADHD : identifying coexisting conditions -- Complementary and alternative treatments for ADHD -- ADHD in adolescence -- A look at your child's future.
Summary: This comprehensive guide to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) offers parents balanced, reassuring, and authoritative information to help them understand and manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition.