All About ADHD

A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD

Raising a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. As a parent of a child with ADHD, you’ll want to understand why your child struggles with social and behavioral rules that come easily to other children, as well as come to terms with your child’s diagnosis and work with professionals to design an effective treatment plan. Written in easy-to-understand language and covering all aspects of the disorder, this book walks parents through every step of the journey and provides specific examples, tips, and advice for parents striving to help their child with ADHD succeed.

This in-depth guide describes:

• the basic symptoms of ADHD and their effects on school, home, and peer relationships
• the different types of ADHD
• nine indicators that predict the future of children with ADHD
• the latest information on medication and treatments
• counseling, school interventions, behavior management, and social skills training
• information about adult ADHD