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9780763732554

100 Questions and Answers about Your Child's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780763732554

  • ISBN10:

    0763732559

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-09-01
  • Publisher: Jones & Bartlett
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Summary

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a medical disorder that can cause behavioral and psychological problems. This complex condition can be confusing for children and profoundly frustrating for parents, many of whom don't understand why their child can't seem to pay attention or sit still. Now, two experts in the field offer you the benefit of their experience in 100 Questions & Answers About Your Child’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Discussing both medical and psycho-social aspects of the condition, Dr. Ruth Nass and Dr. Fern Leventhal provide an authoritative yet compassionate explanation of the ins and outs of treating this condition and teaching your child strategies for living -- and learning -- with ADHD. Comments from parents of children with ADHD bring a first-person perspective to this comprehensive text. 100 Questions & Answers About Your Child’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder offers parents a helping hand in coping with the demands of raising a child with ADHD.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. v
Introductionp. vii
The Basicsp. 1
What is ADHD?
Do children outgrow ADHD?
What parts of the brain are affected in ADHD?
Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosisp. 15
What causes ADHD?
Do the symptoms of ADHD change as children mature?
Whom do I consult to get a proper diagnosis of ADHD?
Is a child with ADHD more susceptible to other disorders as well?
Medication and ADHDp. 49
What kinds of medications are used to treat ADHD?
Can preschoolers take stimulants?
How long will my child need to stay on medication?
Are other options, such as behavioral modification, available for treating ADHD?
Negotiating for Academic Successp. 101
Will my ADHD child also have learning problems?
What process shall I follow to get special education services for my child?
What is an IEP, and what is its purpose?
Psychosocial Issuesp. 123
How should I talk with my child about a diagnosis of ADHD?
What's the best way to discipline my ADHD child for behavior problems?
My teenager always appears unmotivated and apathetic. Is that common in ADHD?
A collection of resources for parents wanting to learn more about ADHDp. 139
Glossaryp. 153
Indexp. 159
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