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Understanding ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Christopher Green, Kit Chee Australian author

  • Understanding ADHD
  • Understanding ADHD
    Dr Christoper Green's definitive guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with tried, practical, proven strategies to help


2001
ISBN: 9781864710571

The definitive guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Bestselling author Dr Christopher Green, with Dr Kit Chee, demystify ADHD, the elusive and distressing condition that affects learning and behaviour.

Understanding ADHD gives a clear overview of ADHD - the causes, the behaviours and the treatments - and dispels the myths. It is full of well-tried, practical and proven strategies to help with common ADHD problems such as inattention, impulsiveness and underachievement. Drawing on research, this edition includes:

  • How to identify ADHD in your child
  • ADHD in the under-fives
  • How to encourage better behaviours at school and home
  • Medication and alternative therapies: the pros and cons
  • How to deal with the stress ADHD causes for parents and siblings
  • How to help with reading, writing and language
  • Advice for adults with ADHD
  • Answers to common questions
  • Fully updated list of resources

Understanding ADHD shows parents how to work with teachers and health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood with self-confidence, life skills and strong family relationships.