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100 questions & answers about your child's ADHD : from pre-school to college
Nass, Ruth D.
Adult Nonfiction 618.92858 N 2011
Nass, Ruth D.
Adult Nonfiction 618.92858 N 2011
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| Contents | Page |
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| Preface | p. v |
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Part 1 - The Basics | p. 1 |
| Questions 1-10 address basic concerns about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): | |
| What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? | |
| Do children outgrow ADHD? | |
| What parts of the brain are affected in ADHD? | |
| Part 2 - Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosis | p. 15 |
| Questions 11-44 examine symptoms of ADHD and the diagnosis process including: | |
| What causes ADHD? | |
| If I have ADHD, will my child also have it? | |
| Do the symptoms of ADHD change as children mature? | |
| Part 3 - Medication and ADHD | p. 49 |
| Questions 45-68 address important issues associated with the medications used to treat and manage ADHD, such as: | |
| What kinds of medication are used to treat ADHD? | |
| Can preschoolers take stimulants? Do stimulants affect them differently? | |
| How do I know the right time to start giving my child ADHD medications? and how long will my child need to stay on stimulants? | |
| Part 4 - Negotiating for Academic Success | p. 103 |
| Questions 69-86 review options available to help your child succeed in school: | |
| What kinds of learning difficulties are commonly associated with ADHD? | |
| What accommodations should I encourage the school to make for my ADHD child? | |
| What is an IEP and why do ADHD students need one? | |
| Part 5 - Psychosocial Issues | p. 127 |
| Questions 87-100 examine common psychosocial issues children/young adults with ADHD and their families often face, such as: | |
| How should I talk with my child about an ADHD diagnosis? | |
| My child's ADHD really has brought anger and frustration into our family life. What can I do? | |
| Should I let my ADHD teenager drive, knowing that such adolescents have more automobile accidents? | |
| Appendix | p. 143 |
| Glossary | p. 153 |
| Index | p. 159 |
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