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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778679403321

Autore

Parker Harvey C

Titolo

The ADHD workbook for parents [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents of children ages 2-12 with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder / / Harvey C. Parker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Plantation, Fla., : Specialty Press, c2005

ISBN

1-886941-95-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 p.)

Disciplina

649/.154

Soggetti

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Hyperactive children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-174) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Table of Contents; 1 What is ADHD?; 2 Associated Problems or Co-morbid Disorders; 3 Across the Lifespan; 4 Causes of ADHD; 5 Getting a Good Assessment; 6 Parenting Strategies to Manage Behavior; 7 Strategies to Improve Learning in School; 8 Handling Homework; 9 Teaching Your Child Study Strategies; 10 Understanding Your Child's Educational Rights; 11 Medication Management of ADHD; Appendix; References and Resources; Index; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

This informative guidebook coaches parents through the daily tasks involved in raising children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Using a combination of helpful worksheets and practice exercises, this handbook offers practical instruction that allows parents to advocate for their child in the classroom as well as facilitate structure in the home. The strategies?broken down into clear and accessible chapters?help parents to manage behaviors, handle homework, and manage medication.