ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know

ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know (formerly entitled ADHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide) is a balanced guide to help you and your child meet the many challenges of the often misunderstood disorder. This invaluable resource provides accurate, up-to-date information on

Evaluation and diagnosis
Coexisting conditions
Behavior therapy
ADHD and academics
The role of medication
Complementary and alternative treatments
ADHD and the teenage years
Effective skills for parenting children and adolescents with ADHD
And so much more!
Written in clear, accessible language, this thoroughly updated second edition includes the latest information on diagnosis, ADHD medications, and guidance on preschoolers and adolescents with ADHD. A new chapter on advocacy, updates on special education services and laws, and the role of the medical home are also featured.