You & Your A.D.D. Child: How to Understand and Help Kids with Attention Deficit DisorderDr. Paul Warren and Jody Capeheart tackle the intricate issues and concerns concerning Attention Deficit Disorder within You & Your A.D.D. Child. A behavioral pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, Dr. Paul Warren is an expert in child and adolescent issues. Jody Capehert is an educator with more than twenty-five years of experience in public and private schools. Issues tackled within this book include: figuring out just what ADD is, evaluating the condition, when and how medical treatment should be used, alternative options, and how to deal with the ADD child in various functions and settings. The text is a healthy mix of practical application along with medical jargon. |
Contents
Evaluating ADD | 19 |
Using Medication As a Treatment Option | 32 |
Using Environment As a Treatment Option | 51 |
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