ADHD A Complete and Authoritative Guide By: American Academy of Pediatrics Editor: Michael I., MD Reiff, Sherill Tippins

This guide to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) offers parents balanced, reassuring, and authoritative information to help them understand the manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' own clinical practice guidelines for ADHD, this book provides accurate, up-to-date findings on evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions, and unproven treatments. Also addressed are behaviors associated with the teenage years and what schools can do to support children with the condition. ADHD management strategies that balance the roles of behavior therapy, medications, and parenting techniques are suggested.