The Everything Parents's Guide to ADHD in Children

Jacobs, Carole, Schultz, Jerome J., Wendel, Isadore

ISBN 10: 1605506788 / ISBN 13: 9781605506784

Published by Adams Media Corporation, 2010

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Everything Parents's Guide to ADHD in Children
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1605506788
• ISBN 13: 9781605506784
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.802 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

A roadmap to a common--but complicated--disorder.

Is there a cure for ADHD?
What symptoms should you be looking for?
Could your child be misdiagnosed?
When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you want to do all you can to get the help you need to support your child. Unfortunately, the vast amount of information on ADHD can be overwhelming and leave you feeling frustrated, stressed, and powerless to help. But with the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the one-stop support you need to:

• Obtain and understand a diagnosis
• Find the right treatment
• Discipline your child effectively
• Get your child to focus at home and school
• Stay positive, and encourage your child

This guide provides an all-encompassing look at ADHD so that you can feel confident about taking the necessary steps to create a better future for your child.

About the Author

Carole Jacobs is a nationally recognized health and fitness writer whose work has appeared in more than 250 national publications. In addition to being the health and fitness editor forTravelGirl magazine, she was he coauthor of The Everything Health Guide to Adult ADD/ADHD. She has reported on a wide variety of health, mental health, and fitness issues and worked with many leading medical and fitness experts. Her United Press Syndicate features on health have run in 250 major newspapers throughout the U.S. and Canada, and she has authored several books, including a healthy lifestyle guide.

Dr. Isadore Wendel, PhD, MSCP is a clinical psychologist who practices in Southern California. Dr. Wendel specializes in psychological evaluation and psychotherapy of children and adults, including those with ADD and ADHD. In addition, he is an expert consultant to Social Security's Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and to California’s Department of Social Services, Disability Determination Services. Dr. Wendel has been quoted in a wide variety of national magazines ranging fromShape and Men's Fitness to Where to Retire as well as United Press Syndicate's family of 250-plus major metro newspapers.