Helping Your Add Child : Hundreds of Practical Solutions for Parents and Teachers of ADD Children and Teens (With or Without Hyperactivity)

by TAYLOR, JOHN F. PHD

• ISBN13: 9780761527565
• ISBN10: 0761527567
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Summary

New Hope for Children and Teens with ADD For the millions who have attention deficit disorder (ADD) and for those who are impacted by a resulting behavior, this comprehensive guide to understanding and treating ADD (with or without hyperactivity) offers exciting new hope. Written by a nationally known psychologist and father of ADD children, this groundbreaking book is a lifesaver for kids, parents, and teachers alike. Inside you will find step-by-step tools for helping your ADD or ADHD childfrom an extensive screening for spotting the initial signs of ADD and making a proper diagnosis to the pros and cons of nutritional, psychological, and drug treatments. This is by far the most up-to-date and compassionate book on ADD and it will make a profound difference for both you and your child. "I have never been so impressed with a book. This is, without a doubt, the most constructive, informative, and honest writing I have ever read about ADD." Candy Woodson, past president of a national organization for parents of ADD/ADHD children "Informed, compassionate, eminently successful." Journal of Nursing Care "Filled with warmth and useful suggestions. Parents of Hyperactive children will want to use this book as a continual source of help and encouragement." G. Hugh Allred, Ed.D., professor, Brigham Young University

Author Biography

John F. Taylor, Ph.D. is a clinical family psychologist with more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Dr. Taylor is an innovator of diagnostic and theraputic procedures for at-risk teens, children, and families and recognized authority on ADD. He lives in Salem, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understand Hyperactivity and Attention Deficits

Meet ADHD's Big Brothers—Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, and Autism

Get the Best Professional Help

Treat with Prescribed Medication

Sustain Cooperation During Medication Treatment

Use Nutrition Treatment Effectively

Insulate from Toxic Exposure

Use Sensorimotor Treatment Options

Uplift Self-Esteem

Develop Better Interpersonal Relationships

Understand Your Own Feelings

Rebuild Family Harmony

Obtain the Best Schooling

Ensure the Best Teaching Efforts

Encourage Academic Success

Prevent and Counteract Misbehavior

Provide Positive Play Experiences

Join or Start a Support Group

A Final Word of Encouragement

For More Help

Study and Discussion Questions

Emerging Patterns of Behavior

Sources of Chemical Exposure

Salicylates

Boredom-Prevention Ideas

Notes

Glossary

Index

About the Author

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.