Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Paperback, 4)

Introduction: A Guiding Philosophy for Parents of Children with ADHDI. Understanding ADHD1. What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?2. “What’s Really Wrong with My Child?”: Poor Self-Regulation3. What Causes ADHD?4. What Does Not Cause ADHD?5. What to Expect: The Developmental Nature of the Disorder6. The Family Context of a Child with ADHDII. Taking Charge: How to Be a Successful Executive Parent7. Deciding to Have Your Child Evaluated for ADHD8. Preparing for the Evaluation9. Coping with the Diagnosis of ADHD10. Just for Parents: How to Take Care of YourselfIII. Managing Life with ADHD: How to Cope at Home and at School11. Eight Steps to Better Behavior12. Taking Charge at Home: The Art of Problem Solving13. How to Help Your Child with Peer Problems14. Getting through Adolescence, with Arthur L. Robin, PhD15. Establishing a Healthy Lifestyle16. Off to School on the Right Foot: Managing Your Child’s Education, with Linda J. Pfiffner, PhD17. Enhancing Education at School and at Home: Methods for Success from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with Linda J. Pfiffner, PhD18. Keeping School Performance in PerspectiveIV. Medications for ADHD19. The Approved Effective Stimulant Medicines20. Other MedicinesSupport Services for ParentsSuggested ReadingReferences