Understanding Adhd : Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children

By Christopher Green and Kit Chee

Book Overview

In his typically friendly and clear style, the ever-popular Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the treatments and causes of Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects the learning and behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country.

Aimed at parents, teachers and health professionals, this book dispels the myths about ADHD and gives a clear overview of the condition: the causes, the behaviours and the treatments.

Full of well-tried, practical strategies to help with common problems such as inattention, underachievement and impulsiveness, the book covers:

- The causes, how to help improve behaviour at home and at school
- Making the diagnosis, medication and alternative therapies
- Hints to help reading, writing and language
- Ways to boost self-esteem
- ADHD in adults
- The latest research and where to go for further help

Understanding ADHD offers invaluable guidance to help parents work with teachers and health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood with self-confidence, life skills and secure family relationships.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091817005
• ISBN13: 9780091817008
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Vermilion
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding resource for adults who interact with AD kids

This book is easy, excellent reading for teachers, youth leaders and parents who come into contact with kids who have attentional or behavioral issues. The author makes no secret of his belief that medication is the first and most important step in treatment. Whether you agree with that or not, there is a wealth of information on recognizing the signs of the condition and on how to respond to and guide kids with these symptoms/behaviors. Take it heart and you'll minimize conflict and maximize accomplishment. The book is WELL worth the read. The title is accurate - I ended up with a feeling that I understand the kids I interact with much better than I did before.

Best book on ADHD

This book is the best book on ADHD that I have seen (and I have read several of them). Its easy to read and tells you everything you need to know about ADHD, from basic stuff to advanced knowledge. It explores ADHD from every aspect and offers solutions and speculations.I highly recommend it. This is a life saver for any ADHD parent and makes you realize that having a child with ADHD doesnt have to mean the end of the world. With this book in hand you have everything you need to face this challenge.

A Must Read for Parents with an ADHD child

I have read many books about ADHD since my child was diagnosed a few months ago. This is by far the best book I've have read about the subject. Not only is it comprehensive about medications and causes, it addresses real behavior problems with practicality and humor. I read the whole book in one night, and came out of it with a new understanding of my son. It's comforting to know he's not the only one "acting like this". I highly recommend it to anyone working with an ADHD child or adult.

This book changed my life!

The paediatrician who eventually diagnosed my son recommended this book to me. I read it straight through, in one sitting, cried, laughed and came out the other end with a totally different view of my son. He was 10 and regularly said he wanted to kill himself. All his teachers just said he was badly behaved and disruptive but I knew there was something wrong. A year later and on Ritalin he is a different child. I have now bought at least 12 copies of this book (it has a different name here in England) to give to everyone who has any contact with an ADHD child. If you only buy one book, buy this one. Even my teenage daughters, who had no sympathy for their younger brother have read this and actually enjoyed it!

Excellent Resource!

I found this book to be a comprehensive and extremely helpful resource for parents and teachers of children with ADHD. As a Learning Consultant in a public school I have lent this book to many parents. It provides practical ideas on how to motivate, discipline, encourage, and manage children with ADHD. If you are a parent or teacher of children with ADHD I believe this to be one of the most helpful books on the topics.