Understaning ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Revised and Expanded.

Green, Dr. Christopher; Chee, Dr. Kit.

ISBN 10: 0868247456 / ISBN 13: 9780868247458

Published by Doubleday, Sydney, 1999

About this Item

viii, 309pp, index, appendices, bw ills. Or card covers. Near new copy. Definitive guide to ADHD for parents, teachers and health professionals. Size: 8vo.

Seller Inventory # 016822

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understaning ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Revised and Expanded.
• Publisher: Doubleday, Sydney
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0868247456
• ISBN 13: 9780868247458
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medicine / Health / Psych

About this title

Synopsis

 Understanding ADDAttention Deficit DisorderIn his typically friendly and clear style the well known Dr Christopher Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains this elusive and distressing condition which affects learning and behaviour.Understanding ADD is a book for parents, teachers and health professionals which dispels the myths and gives a clear overview of the causes, the behaviours and the treatments. It is full of well-tried, practical strategies to help cope with common ADD problems such as inattention, impulsiveness and underachievement. Topics covered ■ the cause ■ helping home and school behaviours ■ making the diagnosis ■ medication and other therapies ■ hints to help reading, writing and language ■ boosting self-esteem ■ adults with ADD ■ latest research ■ where to get help.Understanding ADD will help parents to work with teachers and health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood with self-confidence, life skills and intact family relationships.

About the Author

Dr Christopher Green is one of Britain's best-known parenting authors. For more than 25 years he has helped parents with his advice on babies, toddlers and young children. His humorous, common sense approach has preserved the sanity of many mums and dads. A paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children's Hospital, Sydney, Dr Green's legendary sleep technique is now used worldwide. His bestselling books include New Toddler Taming and Beyond Toddlerdom.