Attention Deficit Disorder:
Practical Coping Methods eliminates the confusion common among
professionals attempting to treat this disorder and family members
affected by it by answering questions about ADD in a logical and
systematic manner. This book reflects the authors' belief that ADD
represents a very complex syndrome that requires very specific diagnosis,
including identification not only of specific attentional symptoms but
also of the other accompanying issues. The aim is to approach treatment
from a whole perspective, using medication as well as coping mechanisms to
address the specific problems and understand the emotional issues that may
prevent the child, adolescent, or adult from working to his or her full
potential. This book will appeal to both professionals and lay readers
alike because of it establishes a clear understanding of this pevasive
disorder.
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