Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder

Christopher Green · Kit Chee

Aug 2011 · Random House

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

Thank you so much to the authors for the detailed information. It's helped me understand my son (and myself! I had similar traits as a child and still do to a lesser extent) better and given me some useful advice to regulate myself better and plan ahead and implement routines to avoid pitfalls with my son. If you suspect your child has ADHD, this is a must read.

Really enjoyed reading this book and has put my mind at ease a little , with regards to my son and his behaviour and everyday difficulties, definitely a must read if your experiencing ADHD or in the process of assessment for it.

About the author

Dr Christopher Green is one of Britain's best-known parenting authors. For more than 25 years he has helped parents with his advice on babies, toddlers and young children. His humorous, common sense approach has preserved the sanity of many mums and dads. A paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children's Hospital, Sydney, Dr Green's legendary sleep technique is now used worldwide. His bestselling books include New Toddler Taming and Beyond Toddlerdom.