Description
Book SynopsisOver the past 30 years, Dr. Monastra has treated more than 15,000 clients who have ADHD. In this indispensable book he shares the knowledge he has gained. Children with ADHD struggle so much with inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity that they have trouble succeeding at home, at school, with friends, or on the playing field.
Parenting Children With ADHD, now in its second edition, shows how you can become your child’s best advocate, helping to improve attention, behavioral control, and social skills.
Engaging and straightforward, the book is directed at caregivers of children who have, or might have, ADHD. Dr. Monastra discusses all the relevant issues for parents, including psychological treatment, diet, educational laws, and practical coping strategies for both parents and children.It shows how to obtain a comprehensive evaluation, how to get help from school systems, and how to use medication and parenting techniques to significantly
Trade ReviewMonastra presents the material in easy-to-understand lessons that make this second edition the must-have resources for parents with ADHD children. * Doody’s Review Service *
Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition
Introduction
- Everybody Doesn't Have a Little Bit of ADHD
- Parenting Doesn't Cause ADHD, Genes Do!
- Medicines Don't Cure ADHD, but They Can Help
- Nutrition Does Matter
- Students With ADHD Are Entitled to Help at School
- Kids Need a Reason to Learn
- You'll Get Lost Without a Lesson Plan
- Temperament May be Inherited, but Emotional Control Is Learned
- Yelling Rarely Solves Anything
- Now That You Have Their Attention, What Do You Really Want Them to Learn?
- Parents Are People Too!
- It Don't Come Easy: Troubleshooting Tips
Final Thoughts: A Personal Perspective
Supplemental Resources
Index
About the Author
