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‘This is a valuable book, an ideal first stop for parents and carers and I can see its use as a reference within the hard-pressed population of service providers in health, education and social services.’ Lea Hurst, IPSEA advisor, Independent Panel for Special Education Advice

Does your child have frequent temper tantrums? Are they always fidgeting, running around screaming or falling over? Or perhaps you teach a child like that. 

If so, the chances are they’re just being boisterous, but for 5-10% of children it isn’t that simple – these are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.

So, how can you tell if your child has ADHD?

This book guides you step-by-step through the action you need to take, giving you answers to all the essential questions setting you on the road to understanding ADHD:

• What is ADHD and how is it caused?
• How do I recognise the symptoms of ADHD?
• What ADHD treatments are available so that I can make informed decisions?
• How do I get an assessment for ADHD?
• How can I get support from my child's school?
• How can I help my child or pupil?

Whether you are a parent or teacher, this practical guide will provide you with all the facts and resources you need to understand ADHD. Knowledge is the key. Finding out as much as you can is crucial. This book is the starting point for understanding ADHD.

Chapter Headings

• Introduction
• Definitions
• What is ADHD?
• Signs and Symptoms
• What Do We Do Next?
• What Causes ADHD?
• The Ritalin Controversy
• Talking Therapies and Alternatives
• You Are What You Eat
• Support From Your School
• Family Support
• Transition to Adulthood
• Help List
• Book List 

ADHD - The Essential Guide Expert/Press Reviews

‘As well as very sound advice, there are sections on setting up support groups, giving your child the best diet, what to expect from your child’s school and many other helpful suggestions which should help to ease the burden of any parent or guardian who is unsure of the best way to help in this very distressing condition.’
Fidelity, the journal for the National Council of Psychotherapists

‘This is a valuable book, an ideal first stop for parents and carers and I can see its use as a reference within the hard-pressed population of service providers in health, education and social services.’
Lea Hurst, IPSEA advisor, Independent Panel for Special Education Advice

‘This guide covers everything from common symptoms to medicines and alternatives to help control a child with ADHD. It has a handy section on what support you can expect to receive from your school. This should be useful for parents and teachers alike.’
Emma Davis, primary school teacher

'The positive perspective it takes on ADHD gives parents and teachers a basis of knowledge and the information necessary to go forward.'
Derby and Derbyshire Parent Partnership

'I would recommend this book as a good guide for any parent or carer who has a child with ADHD. It would also make interesting reading for anyone working with children and young people with ADHD.'
Melanie Exley, parent of a child with ADHD, Nasen Special Magazine

'I have personally been through this experience and my child was diagnosed with this condition.  Its not an excuse for bad behaviour but a reason and one that this book helps explain.  I felt the book is written in an easy format so that any parent is not bedazzled by medicalness but clear ways of working through it all.  The book helps explain different ways of treating this condition such as drugs, food, behaviour management and more. I would recommend this book to parents and I also allowed my son to look through it too because I felt he could understand things without being scared.  I personally found the medication side effects list very useful as sometimes however much you search you get a mismatch of answers. This seems quite clear.' Totz2teens.co.uk

'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can manifest itself in behaviour patterns that may just be normal childhood behaviour, or may be symptomatic of an underlying issue.This book helps parents to know the difference, obtain a diagnosis and find treatment and support. medication is discussed in a factual manner, leaving parents to make their own informed decisions. The parctical information given in the book is excellent for helping parents approach professionals without in any way taking over their role. The practical support available is outlined and the book concludes with an extensive list of resources.' Parents In Touch

Author Information

ADHD - The Essential Guide is written by Diane Paul. Diane is a journalist and author. She has run an educational publishing company with an emphasis on special needs and has workshopped with special needs children. She has an MA in scriptwriting and a CACDP qualification to work with deaf people. Diane's other books include Living Left-Handed and The Left-Hander's Handbook, which won two awards from the BMA. Her guidelines have been adopted by the NFER in the UK and New Zealand. To visit Diane's website please go to Diane Paul's website

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