ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as one
of the most common causes of
learning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms
include poor concentration,
forgetfulness, poor organisation, impulsivity, restlessness, poor social
skills, learning difficulties, low selfesteem,
and defiant behaviour. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents
and health
professionals, it is still widely misunderstood.
This third 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, selfesteem,
and academic results. Written by an experienced paediatrician, the book
provides 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 treatments of the condition that
have proved effective over time,
this new edition includes developments in the understanding of
conditions that often coexist with it, as
well as 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.
