Resources
recommended books
All the books listed below are recommended further reading to help you understand and cope with the symtoms of ADHD.
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Understanding ADHDUnderstanding ADHD: Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children by Christopher Green.
In his typically freindly and clear style, the ever-popular Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the causes and treatments of this distressing condition which affects the learning and behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country. Fully revised to take account of the latest developments in the treatment and diagnosis of ADHD, this book for parents, teachers and health professionals dispels the myths and gives a clear overview of ADHD: the causes, the behaviours and the treatments. It is full of well-tried, practical strategies to help cope with common problems such as inattention, underachievement and impulsiveness. Topics covered include: 1. The causes, how to help improve behaviour at home and at school. 2. Making the diagnosis, medication and alternative therapies. 3. Hints to help reading and writing and language. 4. Ways to boost self-esteem. 5. ADHD in adults. 6. 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 wirh self-confidence, life skills and secure family relationships.
123 Magic1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas Phelan.
The award-winning, best selling '1-2-3 Magic' book provides practical and easy-to-learn parenting techniques that WORK for children ages 2-12. You won't need to study child psychology to understand the three simple steps in the program and get results quickly! Step 1: Control Obnoxious Behaviour. Learn a simple technique to get your kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.); Step 2: Encourage Good Behaviour. Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.); Step 3: Strengthen Relationships. Learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children. You will also learn how to manage the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation, how to handle misbehaviour in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.
ADHDAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Recognition, Reality and Resolution by Geoff D. Kewley.
The author gives an overview of the condition based on the broad internationally recognized approach to ADHD, which takes account of its biological as well as environmental elements. He discusses appropriate management guidelines which include consideration of medication as well as psycho-social and educational strategies. The book aims to be a comprehensive and authoritative text on ADHD, its causes and management currently available in the UK. It provides a practical guide to the process of dealing more effectively with ADHD, from initial recognition to effective management strategies via assessment and diagnosis. It is intended for parents, teachers and other professionals to facilitate appropriate understanding and support for this distressing condition.
Only a MotherOnly a Mother Could Love Him: Attention Deficit Disorder by Benjamin Polis
This is a very heartfelt book written by a very determined young man. If you have a ADHD/ADD child or think you might it really gives you a good insight into their lives and the traumas they go through every day. The tips and coping stratagies are extremely practical and helpful and it gives you hope and encouragement for your child. Even if you do not have an ADHD child this book will give you a good insight into why these children behave the way the do. A must for all parents.
ADD Success storiesAdd Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder by Thom Hartmann.
ADD Success Stories is a collection of specific strategies and techniques people (children, teens, adults) can use to be successful with, in spite of, or even because of their ADD. Much of it is told in story narrative form, although the opening chapters give a detailed and thought-provoking analysis of what ADD is, where it came from, and how the human brain learns to learn.
ADDAttention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) by Thomas E. Brown.
The author talks about the correct treatment and monitoring for those with ADHD and how important it is to get this right to give the optimum benefit and also dismisses a lot of the myths that surround ADHD which is vital.
This is a must for parents to help their child, adults to help them learn more, teachers to enable them to help students and medical professionals to help with the recognition and evaluation procedure.
In all a book for everyone who wants to know and understand more about ADHD from someone who has done many years of work within the world of ADHD.
Driven to DistractionDriven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adolescence by Edward M. Hallowell.
Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of attention-deficit Disorder (ADD).
Aspergers SyndromeAsperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood.
Tony Attwood here provides a comprehensive guide designed to assist parents and professionals with the identification and treatment of both children and adults with Asperger's syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an assessment test, the text covers all aspects of the syndrome from language to social behaviour to motor clumsiness, concluding with a chapter on the questions most frequently asked by those who come into contact with individuals with the syndrome.
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