Understanding Adhd 2001 (Revised Edition)

The definitive guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - fully revised and updated for a new generation of parents.The definitive guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - fully revised and updated for a new generation of parents.The bestselling author of Toddler Taming and Beyond Toddlerdom, Dr Christopher Green, with Dr Kit Chee, demystifies ADHD, the elusive and distressing condition that affects learning and behaviour. Understanding ADHD gives a clear overview of ADHD - the causes, the behaviours and the treatments - and dispels the myths. It is full of well-tried, practical and proven strategies to help with common ADHD problems such as inattention, impulsiveness and underachievement. Drawing on the latest research, the new edition includes-How to identify ADHD in your childADHD in the under-fivesHow to encourage better behaviours at school and homeMedication and alternative therapies- the pros and consHow to deal with the stress ADHD causes for parents and siblingsHow to help with reading, writing and languageAdvice for adults with ADHDAnswers to common questionsFully updated list of resourcesUnderstanding ADHD shows parents how to work with teachers and health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood with self-confidence, life skills and strong family relationships.

For more than 30 years Dr Christopher Green has helped parents with his advice on babies, toddlers and young children. A paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children's Hospital, Westmead, in Sydney, Dr Green's bestselling books include Toddler Taming, Beyond Toddlerdom and Understanding ADHD.

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