Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder

Nov 17, 2024 11:19 AM

Author:Christopher Green,Kit Chee

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.

Reviews

For an astonishing number of mothers, she has proved a saviour

—— Daily Telegraph

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—— You magazine

For me she was an absolute godsend

—— Kate Winslet

All the information and resources you need to give birth safely to your baby

—— Families

A great one-stop shop of information and ... one of the best "how to books" on the market

—— Juno

... it is obvious that James is truly on the side of women and creating a society in which parenting and the issues it raises are shared between both partners.

—— Louise Carpenter , The Times Magazine

Hugely gripping... it certainly makes you think.

—— Angels and Urchins

[Oliver James] does a great job of describing some of the problems in modern society and how the demands of the 21st century can affect a person's happiness... [he] uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you've already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane.

—— Ana Ivanovic, Tennis Professional , Amazon

Advice that focuses on training you - the parents - rather than your kids. A refreshing approach.

—— Easy Living

Deeply moving

—— Angus McBride , Guardian

A searingly honest book

—— Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan , Daily Express

Extremely honest and candid

—— Lorraine Kelly , Sun

(A) testament to the ferocity of maternal love

—— Allison Pearson , Daily Telegraph

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