ADHD: the Facts

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognised as one of the most common causes of<br>learning and behavioural difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms include poor concentration, <br>forgetfulness, poor organisation, impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties, low selfesteem, <br>and defiant behaviour. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and health<br>professionals, it is still widely misunderstood. <p>This third edition of ADHD: The Facts provides information on how ADHD is diagnosed, on conventional<br>medical and alternative therapies, and on ways of helping children to improve their own behaviour, selfesteem, <br>and academic results. Written by an experienced paediatrician, the book provides practical advice<br>to help parents understand their child's difficulties and how to overcome them. With detailed explanations<br>of the cause of ADHD, its nature, and treatments of the condition that have proved effective over time, <br>this new edition includes developments in the understanding of conditions that often coexist with it, as<br>well as problems experienced by adults with ADHD. <p>ADHD: The Facts will be of invaluable assistance to parents of children with ADHD and to teachers, <br>psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and doctors wanting an authoritative, up-to-date, <br>and practical review of the condition.