{"product_id":"the-adhd-book-answers-to-parents-most-pressing-questions-9781583332337","title":"The ADHD Book: Answers to Parents' Most Pressing Questions","description":"Many experts say that, conservatively, well over six million children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With the mounting pressure placed on parents to pursue a diagnosis and medicate hyperactive children, the urgency of life-changing decisions can weigh heavily on the whole family. Conflicting advice bombards parents from all sides-often leaving families more confused and anxious than before. \u003cb\u003eThe AD\/HD Book\u003c\/b\u003e seeks to quell fears and rationally addresses nearly one hundred common questions and concerns to help parents make sense of the information chaos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeth Ann Hill, herself a mother and educator of AD\/HD children, clearly explains the basics of AD\/HD and lays out its complexities. She logically takes parents from symptoms, diagnoses and tests, medication, a treatment strategy designed to combine medical treatment, and special parenting techniques to break through problem behaviors.\u003cp\u003eWhether readers browse through the question-and-answer format or read from start to finish, they will come to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- understand the biological causes of AD\/HD\u003cbr\u003e- get the facts on prescription drugs\u003cbr\u003e- cope with AD\/HD's emotional impact on family and friends\u003cbr\u003e- find comfort in real-life examples of challenges and their solutions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the help of pediatric AD\/HD specialist Dr. James Van Haren, Hill also develops unique strategies for teaching social and coping skills to children-and for having fun in the process. She includes worksheets, charts, daily planners, and more to help kids grow into adulthood with the tools to lead successful and productive lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avery Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781583332337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.04w x 0.61d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 96\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beth Ann Hill,James Van Haren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52085542453429,"sku":"9781583332337","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_fe9c3a3e-f5fa-402f-b01b-d430cba20cc3.jpg?v=1765294480","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-adhd-book-answers-to-parents-most-pressing-questions-9781583332337","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}