Taking Charge of Adhd, Fourth Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents - Russell A. Barkley

nThe 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: n *Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do. n *Get an accurate diagnosis. n *Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support. n *Implement a proven eight-step behavior management plan. n *Build your child's academic and social skills. n *Restore harmony at home. n n 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.n