Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics, Mark L. Wolraich, MD, FAAP, Joseph F. Hagan Jr, MD, FAAP | ISBN: | 9781610022668 |
Publisher: | American Academy of Pediatrics | Publication: | May 21, 2019 |
Imprint: | American Academy of Pediatrics | Language: | English |
Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics, Mark L. Wolraich, MD, FAAP, Joseph F. Hagan Jr, MD, FAAP |
ISBN: | 9781610022668 |
Publisher: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
Publication: | May 21, 2019 |
Imprint: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
Language: | English |
Fully updated with the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for the treatment and care of individuals with ADHD, this award-winning guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition. Topics covered include: evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions, behavior therapy, ADHD and academics, the role of medication, complementary and alternative treatments, ADHD and the teenage years, the role of the medical home, and special education services and laws. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other parents, helping them feel less alone.
Fully updated with the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for the treatment and care of individuals with ADHD, this award-winning guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition. Topics covered include: evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions, behavior therapy, ADHD and academics, the role of medication, complementary and alternative treatments, ADHD and the teenage years, the role of the medical home, and special education services and laws. Parents will also find inspirational and relatable stories from other parents, helping them feel less alone.