All About A.D.D.: Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195536843 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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`A good book' Doctor
"Best ADHD book for parents" according to Health Fan. Dr Selikowitz presents information in a very practical way, removing the unnecessary medical jargon that so many others books contain.As a parent I really just want to cut to the chase and get the facts and this book delivers. I found it an extremely useful guide that I know I will refer to many times over the coming years.This is also a great publication to give to your f
Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) is now recognized as the most common cause of school under-achievement and behavior difficulties in schoolchildren. It will help parents, educators and health professionals including doctors, psychologists and speech therapists understand and treat the disorder.. proves that there is a need for an up-to-date, comprehensive and practical guide covering the condition in a balanced and authoritative manner, and this book fills that need. among the ranks of pediatricians. This recent focus on A.D.D. In All About A.D.D. Mark Selikowitz notes changing attitudes towards the diagnosis and treatment of A.D.D. is receiving increased media attention. There is currently a rapid increase in the awareness of this condition among educators, child-care professionals and parents, and A.D.D. It affects 5-10% of children aged 5-18 years -- the same proportion as asthma
Selikowitz was Director of the Tumbatin Developmental Clinic at the Prince of Wales Children's Hospital in Sydney.. Until recently Dr