AD / HD For Dummies

Minimize the impact of symptoms on your daily life Understand the disorder, manage symptoms, and live a full life Need to know more about AD/HD? Whether you′re a concerned parent or an adult with AD/HD, this friendly, easy–to–understand guide helps you recognize the symptoms, weigh your treatment options, and emphasize the positives of AD/HD. You get an overview of a variety of therapies, as well as help finding an AD/HD professional and keeping your life organized. Discover How To: Determine if you or your child has AD/HD Get symptoms under control Choose the right treatment plan Reduce stress at home, school, and work Find the support you need

Introduction. Part I: The ABCs of AD/HD. Chapter 1: AD/HD Basics. Chapter 2: Exploring the Causes of AD/HD. Chapter 3: The Many Faces of AD/HD. Part II: Diagnosing AD/HD. Chapter 4: Finding the Right Professional for You. Chapter 5: Navigating the Evaluation Process. Chapter 6: Conditions That Look Like or Overlap with AD/HD. Part III: Treating AD/HD. Chapter 7: Choosing the Best Treatment Options for You. Chapter 8: Managing Medication. Chapter 9: Queuing Up Counseling, Coaching, and Training. Chapter 10: Managing Behavior. Chapter 11: Narrowing In on Nutrition, Vitamins, and Herbs. Chapter 12: Examining Repatterning Therapies. Chapter 13: Recognizing Rebalancing Therapies. Part IV: Living with AD/HD. Chapter 14: Creating Harmony at Home. Chapter 15: Creating Success at School. Chapter 16: Winning at Work. Chapter 17: Accentuating the Positive. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Tips to Organize Your Life. Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Ways to Improve Your Family Relationships. Chapter 20: Ten Resources for Information and Support. Appendix: Treatment Tracking Forms. Index.

Jeff Strong is the Founder and President of REI Institute, which focuses on neuro–developmental disabilities. Michael O. Flanagan , MD, is a neuropsychiatrist in private practice in New Mexico.