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Books 1 to 15 of 15 – ADD/ADHD

Does My Child Have ADHD?  by Glen Stenhouse
ADHD has been a controversial issue over the last few decades but in child psychologist Glen Stenhouse’s opinion, based on his 15 years of clinical experience, this should not be so. It is estimated that about five per cent of children have a personality type known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. These children are active, impulsive, impatient, enthusiastic, demanding and exhausting to parent – and extremely likeable. Does My Child Have ADHD is for parents wondering whether their child (usually their son) has this particular personality type. Glen Stenhouse describes the characteristic traits and behaviours of the ADHD personality, both in children and adults explains the challenges that ADHD children face at school th

Paperback,  160 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Could it be You?  by Carina Norris and Robin Pauc
Following the massive success of his first book Is That My Child? – the groundbreaking guide to overcoming learning difficulties in children – Dr. Robin Pauc turns his attention to adults and provides a revolutionary new way of understanding and treating conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome. With sound advice, dietary tips and brain exercises, Dr. Pauc explains the history of adult learning difficulties and provides a lifeline to those suffering from these conditions, including: the impact of learning difficulties on adults the history and symptoms of learning difficulties practical ways to treat Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, autism and Asperger’s syndrome how diet can help adults with lea

Paperback,  208 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Add Answer  by Lawlis Frank
The primary contributing psychologist for the Dr. Phil Show gives parents innovative solutions for ADD that go beyond drug therapywith nearly 100,000 sold in hardcover. Based on my trust in Dr. Lawlis and my respect for his integrity and unselfish desire to help people, I have every confidence that you will find powerful answers in this important book. from the foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw Every year, 17 million new cases of attention deficit disorder, or ADD, are diagnosed in children. But medications designed to treat the disorder dont work for many children and often leave families frustrated and searching for more options. In The ADD Answer, Dr. Frank Lawlis draws upon his thirty-five years of experience as a clinical and research psycho

,  284 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Is That My Child?  by Robin Pauc
Following the success of Dr Robin Pauc’s Is that My Child?, Dr Pauc demonstrates how nutrition and exercise can help children overcome many conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome. The book includes easy-to-follow advice and information, from the effects nutrition can have on children’s behaviour to how different types of exercise can benefit children in different ways. There are also lots of recipe ideas as well as practical exercise and diet workbooks for parents to chart their child’s progress

Paperback,  224 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

The Kid-friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook  by Pamela Compart and Diana Laake
As rates of autism and other pervasive developmental disorders rise, more and more parents are searching for solutions. There has been much interest in special diets for these children, and many parents have found success by eliminating gluten and casein (proteins found in grains and dairy products) from their children’s diets. Until now, however, there has not been a cookbook that addresses these dietary needs. This book offers child-friendly recipes that contain no gluten or casein, along with information on why the diet works. All the specialty ingredients are explained and sources provided.

,  272 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Is That My Child?  by Robin Pauc
At least one child in five experiences some form of learning difficulty, but: * Learning difficulties as we understand them DO NOT exist, * They are not diseases just symptoms, * These symptoms never appear alone, * They are treatable and avoidable. Dr Robin Pauc, an expert in child neurology, approaches learning difficulties, including Dyslexia, ADD, OCD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Tourette’s syndrome of childhood, from a truly ground-breaking perspective. All human babies are born prematurely and develop special new brain cells four months after birth. Every human’s developement in the womb and particularly in these early stages of life can, therefore, be affected by devlepement delay, which can blight childhood and marginalize a child at school

Paperback,  192 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See & Heal theSix Types of ADD  by Daniel G. Amen

Paperback,  448 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Total Concentration; How to Understand Attention Deficit Disorders with Treatment Guidelines for You and Your Doctor  by Harold N. Levinson
The ability to pay total attention to the subject at hand is an ability most of us lack to some extent. Noted psychiatrist Dr. Harold Levinson believes poor concentration is a function problem that can be treated. In this book, he shows how we can learn to overcome distractions and can even learn to make them work for us

Paperback,  300 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities  by Barbara D. Ingersoll
Describes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities, discusses effective treatments, and surveys alternative treatments

Paperback,  246 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities  by Barbara D. Ingersoll
Describes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities, discusses effective treatments, and surveys alternative treatments

Paperback,  246 pp,  $31.95. Buy now

Daredevils and Daydreamers  by Barbara D. Ingersoll
Provides advice for parents who have children with ADHD, including information on its causes, related problems, psychotherapeutic approaches, and dealing with school and home problems

Paperback,  239 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

The Myth of the A.D.D. Child  by Thomas Armstrong
The first book to challenge the overdiagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder and provide simple, drug-free strategies for dealing with children’s behavioral problems. In this controversial and provocative book, Dr. Thomas Armstrong confronts America’s obsession with Attention Deficit Disorder. With more than one million children diagnosed with ADD, the condition has gained national attention on talk shows, magazine covers and The New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Armstrong, well-known for his writings on parenting and education, presents the very real argument that ADD may, in fact, not exist. He believes that many behaviors labeled as ADD are simply a child’s active response to complex social, emotional, and educational influences, and th

Paperback,  305 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

ADD and ADHD for Dummies  by C. Weverka
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers.

Paperback,  356 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Ritalin Is Not the Answer, Action Guide – An Interactive Companion to the Bestselling Drug Free ADD/ADHD Parenting Program  by David B. Stein
This handy resource for parents and teachers provides a healthy, drug-free alternative to Ritalin in the treatment of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Paperback,  208 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Think Fast: The Add Experience   by Thom Hartmann
Think Fast! The ADD Experience is the first book entirely about what it’s like to have ADD. ADD individuals of all ages and professions share their perspectives and knowledge on such subjects as choosing therapy, coping with day-to-day life, career related issues, the particular problems of women with ADD and much more. It is a resource book that can be read from cover to cover or scanned for specific topics relevant to the reader

Paperback,   $37.95. Buy now