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About the Author |
| Dr. Thomas Phelan is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting and Attention Deficit Disorder. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and television and has been engaged in private practice since 1972.
Dr. Phelan received his doctorate from Loyola University in Chicago in 1970. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Psychological Association. The father of an ADD child, he has also served on the boards of directors for ADDA and CHADD, two national organizations for parents of children with ADD.
Dr. Phelan and his wife of 35 years raised two children and experienced first-hand many of the problems he now helps parents tackle. "My goal is to help parents avoid some of the turmoil we experienced, and which I hear about from other parents every day," comments Phelan. "With some basic understanding of what makes children and teenagers tick - and a ton of patience - parenthood can provide some of life's greatest satisfactions." |
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Summary
There are 20 million children in the United States who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD). This comprehensive guide gives parents, teachers, pediatricians and mental health professionals the facts and resources they need to effectively deal with ADD. This book provides a thorough description of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADD. It also includes an updated (2003) chapter on medications.
In straightforward language, Dr. Phelan addresses:
- Basic symptoms of ADD
- Effects on school, work, home and social life
- Causes and typical developmental course
- Seven indicators to predict the future
- How to diagnose ADD
- How to avoid the critical error in ADD diagnosis
- How to treat ADD through counseling, school interventions, behavior management and medication
Reviews
...covers everything from home to public behavior, providing parents with plenty of solid tips which work!
Midwest Book Review
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