Taking Charge of ADHD

The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to: - Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do. - Get an accurate diagnosis. - Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support. - Implement a proven eight-step behavior management plan. - Build your child's academic and social skills. - Restore harmony at home. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, downloadable practical tools, and much more.