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

By Russell A. Barkley 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. Paperback / Family & Relationships / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)  1.0" H x 9.9" L x 7.0" W (1.3 lbs) 381 pages