EBOOK ADHD

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognized as one of the        most common causes of learning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children.          Symptoms may include poor concentration, forgetfulness, poor organization,        impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties, low        self-esteem, and defiant behaviour. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents        and health professionals, it is still widely misunderstood.This second edition of        ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventional        medical and alternative therapies, and on ways of helping children to improve their        own behaviour, self-esteem, and academic results. Written by an experienced        paedtiatrician, this book features practical advice to help parents understand their        child's difficulties and how to overcome them. With detailed explanations of the        cause of ADHD, its nature, and the treatments of the conditionthat have proved        effective over time, this new edition includes developments in the understanding of        conditions that often co-exist with it, as well as the problems experienced by        adults with ADHD.ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of        children with ADHD and to teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational        therapists, and doctors wanting an authoritative, up-to-date, and practical review        of the condition.