Beyond Ritalin (Paperback)

S.W. Garber

ISBN 10: 0060977256 / ISBN 13: 9780060977252

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, New York, NY, 1997

About this Item

Paperback. In the late 1980s, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its treatment with the drug Ritalin came to national attention and became one of the most hotly debated health issues. That debate continues to rage today. But for the millions of ADHD children, adolescents and adults, it still remains painfully difficult to get clear and authoritative answers to the many questions that this confusing disorder poses. Do I have a correct diagnosis of ADHD? What kind of medication might be helpful? What else can and should I do to help myself or my child deal with this problem? Now, at last, the authors of Beyond Ritalin, acknowledged experts on ADHD, provide a complete road map and guide for coping with this disorder. Including anecdotal case histories, as well as a complete checklist of ADHD symptoms, charts, work sheets and a comprehensive list of valuable resources and support groups. For the millions of Americans affected by attention deficit disorder, this book, written by the authors of "Is Your Child Hyperactive?", provides a complete road map and guide for coping with this disorder, as well as anecdotal case histories, a complete checklist of symptoms, lists of resources and support groups, and much more. Charts & work sheets. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond Ritalin (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060977256
• ISBN 13: 9780060977252
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In the late 1980s, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its treatment with the drug Ritalin came to national attention and became one of the most hotly debated health issues. That debate continues to rage today. But for the millions of ADHD children, adolescents and adults, it still remains painfully difficult to get clear and authoritative answers to the many questions that this confusing disorder poses. Do I have a correct diagnosis of ADHD? What kind of medication might be helpful? What else can and should I do to help myself or my child deal with this problem?

Now, at last, the authors of Beyond Ritalin, acknowledged experts on ADHD, provide a complete road map and guide for coping with this disorder. Including anecdotal case histories, as well as a complete checklist of ADHD symptoms, charts, work sheets and a comprehensive list of valuable resources and support groups.

About the Author

Stephen W. Garber, Ph.D. is one of the country's leading parenting experts and is the director of Behavioral Institute of Atlanta.