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All About ADHD

A Family Resource for Helping Your Child Succeed with ADHD
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All About ADHD by Thomas Phelan provides a comprehensive overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, explaining its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. It aims to equip readers with practical strategies for managing ADHD in children, offering insights into both behavioural and educational interventions. The book serves as a useful guide for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to better understand and support those affected by ADHD.
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You might enjoy this insightful guide if you're keen to understand ADHD from both a personal and professional perspective. It's perfect for anyone interested in learning strategies for managing ADHD and offers clear advice backed by research. Ideal for parents, educators, and health professionals looking to support individuals with ADHD effectively.

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All About ADHD is a comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and adults, including information such as: The basic symptoms of ADHD and their effects on school, work, home, and personal relationships.

A reader-friendly overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and adults by Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on child discipline and ADHD.

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For the estimated 20 million Americans with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder comes the third edition of All About ADHD by Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on child discipline and ADHD.

Completely updated with the latest research and treatment information, All About ADHD is a comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and adults, including information such as:

The basic symptoms of ADHD and their effects on school, work, home, and personal relationships.

The differences in ADHD between boys and girls.

Counselling, school interventions, behaviour management, and social skills training.

Written in easy-to-understand language and with a positive, treatment-focused approach, All About ADHD is a must-have resource for parents, teachers, physicians, and mental health professionals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492637868

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Dr. Thomas W. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert, author, and lecturer on child discipline and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered Ph.D. clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and TV. Dr. Phelan practices and works in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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