ADD & ADHD for Dummies

by Jeff Strong, Michael O. Flanagan

Series:for Dummies Psychology and Self-Help, for Dummies Health, for Dummies

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Sound advice for parents whose kids have troubleconcentrating According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimatedfive to ten percent of children suffer from Attention DeficitDisorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).This book provides answers for parents of children who may haveeither condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in afriendly, easy-to-understand style, it helps people recognize andunderstand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an show more authoritative,balanced overview of both drug and non-drug therapies. show less

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A friendly and easy-to-understand guide to ADHD looking at symptoms, therapies and support. Emphasises the positives for families in what can be very difficult situations. Recommended.

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