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Overview
Although professionals identify and evaluate a youngster with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) it is up to the parents to assure their child of his potential. In an easy-to read, direct format, The Attention Zone provides parents with facts, advice and guidance on raising these special children, including topics such as causes and symptoms of ADHD, family and adolescent issues, school management issues, and psychological and medical treatments. Taking an optimistic point of view, the book emphasizes that parents need to be informed about ADHD symptoms and strategies, and that every child can benefit from appropriate intervention. Besides informing parents, the author believes that children should be active in their own treatment and advantages to this approach are discussed.The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
Although professionals identify and evaluate a youngster with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) it is up to the parents to assure their child of his potential. In an easy-to read, direct format, The Attention Zone provides parents with facts, advice and guidance on raising these special children, including topics such as causes and symptoms of ADHD, family and adolescent issues, school management issues, and psychological and medical treatments. Taking an optimistic point of view, the book emphasizes that parents need to be informed about ADHD symptoms and strategies, and that every child can benefit from appropriate intervention. Besides informing parents, the author believes that children should be active in their own treatment and advantages to this approach are discussed.
Booknews
Designed for the self-education of parents of children with attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), covers current knowledge and offers recommendations for treatment. Topics include causes and symptoms, diagnosis, home management, stimulant medications, and nontraditional therapies. Appended are numerous forms to be used in the monitoring and managing of ADHD. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.