All About ADHD: A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD

All About ADHD: A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD

by Thomas Phelan
All About ADHD: A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD

All About ADHD: A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD

by Thomas Phelan

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Overview

A comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children by the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic.

Empower your child with ADHD to thrive and succeed with this comprehensive family resource from parenting expert and child psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan. All About ADHD offers a holistic approach encompassing behavioral techniques, lifestyle adjustments, and fostering emotional well-being by equipping parents practical strategies and evidence-based techniques they need to support their child's unique journey with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Resources include:

  • Effective Parenting Techniques: Uncover powerful parenting techniques that foster cooperation, enhance communication, and strengthen the parent-child bond, creating a supportive environment for your child to thrive.
  • Educational Support: Learn how to advocate effectively for your child's educational needs, work collaboratively with teachers and schools, and ensure they receive the resources necessary for academic success.
  • Building Resilience: Help your child build resilience and self-esteem while developing essential coping skills to overcome challenges associated with ADHD.
  • Navigating Social Situations: Gain valuable tips to support your child's social interactions and friendships, enhancing their social skills and boosting their confidence.
  • Promoting Independence: Foster your child's independence while providing the necessary structure and support they require to flourish in various aspects of life.
  • Caring for the Whole Family: Recognizing the impact of ADHD on the entire family, this resource offers guidance on nurturing sibling relationships and managing stress as a parent or caregiver.

With All About ADHD, you hold the key to empowering your child with ADHD to reach their full potential. Dr. Thomas Phelan's compassionate and expert guidance will navigate you through the challenges and triumphs, empowering your family to embrace a brighter future together.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781492637868
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication date: 04/04/2017
Edition description: 3rd ed.
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 436,979
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part I What is ADHD? 1

Chapter 1 Three Views of ADHD 3

Chapter 2 Home, School, and Friends 22

Chapter 3 Growing Up with ADHD 31

Chapter 4 Causes of ADHD 43

Chapter 5 Predicting the Future 51

Part II The Diagnosis of ADHD 59

Chapter 6 Getting the Right Information 61

Chapter 7 Putting the Data Together 71

Part III Treatment for ADHD 83

Chapter 8 Education about ADHD and Counseling 85

Chapter 9 Self-Control and Social Skills Training 101

Chapter 10 Challenges with Alternative Therapies for ADHD 110

Chapter 11 Behavior Management at Home and in Public 117

Chapter 12 Medication for ADHD 129

Chapter 13 Working with the School 142

Chapter 14 Classroom Management for ADHD 158

Part IV Adults with ADHD 177

Chapter 15 ADHD: A Lifelong Proposition 179

Chapter 16 Diagnosis of Adult ADHD 188

Chapter 17 Treatment for Adults with ADHD 200

Notes 212

Bibliography 225

Index 229

About the Author 243

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