The Family ADHD Solution A Scientific Approach to Maximizing Your Child's Attention and Minimizing Parental Stress

by Bertin, Mark, MD

• ISBN13: 9780230105058
• ISBN10: 023010505X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

The indispensible guide for parents to give their child with ADHD the tools to succeed.

Author Biography

Mark Bertin, MD, is a pioneering developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York; director of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the Westchester Institute for Human Development; and assistant professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College. He trains physicians, teachers, and psychologists in ADHD care, and leads stress-reduction classes for parents.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction: A Thoughtful Approach to ADHD	p. 1
ADHD: A Practical Guide
ADHD, Parenting, and the Brain	p. 9
The Path to Diagnosis	p. 21
ADHD Beneath the Surface	p. 39
Mindfulness in ADHD Care
Attention Training and the Brain	p. 51
The Science of Mindfulness	p. 71
Taking Care of Yourself: Mindfulness in Action	p. 87
Promoting Well-Being: Comprehensive Support for Families and Children
Behavior: Avoiding the "No, David" Approach	p. 125
Education: Rallying the Team	p. 157
Medical Options for ADHD	p. 177
Supporting the Whole Family	p. 201
Suggested Resources	p. 207
Notes	p. 209
Index	p. 223
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