num_pages: 272
description: In the late 1980s ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its treatment with the drug Ritalin came to national attention and became one of the most hotly debated health issues. That debate continues to rage today. But for the millions of ADHD children adolescents and adults it still remains painfully difficult to get clear and authoritative answers to the many questions that this confusing disorder poses. Do I have a correct diagnosis of ADHD? What kind of medication might be helpful? What else can and should I do to help myself or my child deal with this problem? Now at last the authors of Beyond Ritalin acknowledged experts on ADHD provide a complete road map and guide for coping with this disorder. Including anecdotal case histories as well as a complete checklist of ADHD symptoms charts work sheets and a comprehensive list of valuable resources and support groups.
language: English
title: Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks