The ADD & ADHD Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask

Susan Ashley Ph.D.

sept 2005 · Answer Book Libro 0 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

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The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

• What can I do to help my child now?
• What are the symptoms of ADD?
• What questions will the doctor ask me about my child?
• Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education?
• Should I medicate my child?

ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation.

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

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Susan Ashley, PhD is the founder and director of Ashley Children's Psychology Center and has been specializing in ADD and ADHD since 1990. A graduate of UCLA and California School of Professional Psychology, she has over 20 years of education, training and experience working with children and families. She lives in Northridge, California.