The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

• What can I do to help my child now?
• What are the symptoms of ADD?
• What questions will the doctor ask me about my child?
• Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education?
• Should I medicate my child?

ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation.

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

Author: Susan Ashley
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 09/01/2005
Series: Special Needs Parenting Answer Book #0
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.12h x 6.02w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9781402205491

About the Author

Susan Ashley, PhD is the founder and director of Ashley Children's Psychology Center and has been specializing in ADD and ADHD since 1990. A graduate of UCLA and California School of Professional Psychology, she has over 20 years of education, training and experience working with children and families. She lives in Northridge, California.