Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

Author: Barkley, Russell A.

Brand: The Guilford Press

Edition: Fourth

Number Of Pages: 381

EAN: 9781462542673

Release Date: 12-06-2020

Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.0 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English

Binding: spiral_bound

Part Number: 9781462542673

Details: The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to: Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do. Get an accurate diagnosis. Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support. Implement a proven eight-step behavior management plan. Build your child's academic and social skills. Restore harmony at home. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, downloadable practical tools, and much more.