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Basic Consumer Health Information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults, Including Facts about Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostic Criteria, and Treatment Options Such as Medications, Behavior Therapy, Coaching, and Homeopathy
Along with Reports on Current Research Initiatives, Legal Issues, and Government Regulations, and Featuring a Glossary of Related Terms, Internet Resources, and a List of Additional Reading Material
Approximately 3 to 5 percent of school age children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a very complex condition and the symptoms may differ between one person to another. The symptoms usually appear before age six and may get worse over time. AD/HD affects every part of a child’s life, and the associated problems can lead to a lonely and misunderstood child. There is no cure for AD/HD, but there are ways you can relieve the symptoms.
This Sourcebook contains helpful information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and causes of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It discusses the different types of AD/HD and the available treatments including behavior therapy, parent training, AD/HD coaching, and medications. In addition, the book includes a glossary of related terms, information on legal issues, and a list of resources for further help and information.
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Edited by Dawn D. Matthews. Charts and Tables. Index. List $95.00
447 Pages. 978-0-7808-0624-5. 2002. $85.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "Recommended for libraries with a consumer health collection." - E-Streams, July 2003
"This book is recommended for all school libraries and the reference or consumer health sections of public libraries." - American Reference Books Annual, 2003
"Recommended reference source." - Booklist, American Library Association, January 2003
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