ADHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide

by Sherill Tippins and Michael I. Reiff

Based on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for ADHD, this AAP child care guide offers parents balanced, reassuring, and authoritative information to help them understand and manage this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158110121X
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics
• Length: 355 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

This was a very good book that gave several view points. I found it extremely helpful with understanding ADHD.

This book opened my eyes, I didn't know anything about adhd before

I recomend this book to parents and teachers alike, this book opens your eyes, it makes you understand why your child acts the way they do.

complete guide to all aspects of ADHD treatment

In my clinical practice I treat and evaluate children and adults with ADHD. I always recommend this book to parents who have children with attention problems in order for them to get a complete objective overview of the disorder and the treatments that are available. This book explains in simple language the current medical definition of ADHD and why you need a complete evaluation in order to receive an accurate diagnosis. It contains a thorough discussion of the treatment options available for the parents and child. It encourages parents to become the "case manager" of their child's treatment. In order to understand how and what treatment is best for your child you need to understand what the scientific research has shown works and does not work in treating this disorder. It is then possible to make educated choices for your child. This book is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and they have done an excellent job in bringing a factual and complete guide for parents to understand ADHD. I recommend it as the first book to read when you are researching this problem.

2005 Writers Notes Book Award

If you think you know everything about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then you should still check out this comprehensive book from the American Academy of Pedia-trics. It's not only a diagnostic and treat-ment reference-covering the myriad of symptoms and heal-ing approaches (i.e. parenting, schooling, behavior therapy, medications, and even experimental techniques)-it also runs the spectrum of services and options available from preschool through college years. Even the most veteran ADHD parent will discover some new avenue to assist their child in growth and societal assimilation.

With vital and meticulous accuracy

Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics without commercial involvement of any kind, ADHD: A Complete And Authoritative Guide is a "must-have" reference and resource for parents addressing the phenomenon of Attention- Defecit Disorder with Hyperactivity in children. Chapters address identification and diagnosis, commonly coexisting conditions, treatment options, the role of medications, behavior therapy, helping one's ADHD child succeed in school, unproven treatments for ADHD, and much more. A disclaimer warns that the vital information in ADHD: A Complete And Authoritative Guide is meant as a supplement for a physician's diagnosis and recommendations, not a replacement, yet its vital and meticulous accuracy and tested methodologies are a blessing to anyone involved in the raising or care of ADHD children.