Taking charge of ADHD, the complete, authoritative guide for parents, Russell A. Barkley
Type
Label
Taking charge of ADHD, the complete, authoritative guide for parents, Russell A. Barkley
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-283) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Taking charge of ADHD
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
32969786
Responsibility statement
Russell A. Barkley
Sub title
the complete, authoritative guide for parents
Summary
Raising a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not easy. Bombarded with conflicting medical advice and worn down by the daily frustrations of child care, parents are likely to feel exhaused, confused, and helpless. This much-needed, authoritative book empowers parents of children with ADHD with the knowledge and the confidence they need to ensure their child receives the best care possible. Features include step-by-step methods for managing a child with ADHD in a variety of everyday situations the latest information on available medications numerous techniques for enhancing a child's school performance and a special section devoted to the needs of the parents
Table Of Contents
Understanding ADHD -- What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- New theory about ADHD -- What causes ADHD -- What to expect: Nature of the disorder -- Family life with an ADHD child -- Taking charge: How to be a successful executive parent -- Deciding to have your child evaluated for ADHD -- Preparing for the evaluation -- Coping with the diagnosis of ADHD -- Ten guiding principles for raising a child with ADHD -- Just for parents; How to take care of yourself -- Managing life with ADHD: How to cope at home and at school -- Eight steps to better behavior -- Taking charge at home: Art of problem solving -- How to help your child with peer problems -- Getting through adolescence with an ADHD child / Arthur L. Robin -- Off to school on the right foot: Managing your child's education / Linda J. Pfiffner -- Enhancing education at school and at home: methods for success from kindergarten through grade 12 -- Keeping school performance in perspective -- Medications for ADHD -- Stimulants / George J. DuPaul and Anthony Costello -- Other medicines for ADHD