Hyperactivity- Why Won't My Child Pay Attention?

ISBN# 0-471-53077-8
Hyperactivity- Why Won't My Child Pay Attention?
Publication Date: 1992

Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Michael Goldstein, M.D.

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About the Author

Sam Goldstein, PhD, is a psychologist specializing in child development, school psychology, and neuropsychology. A member of the faculty at the University of Utah, he currently practices at the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Goldstein holds Fellow and Diplomate status in many disciplines and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. His work over the past ten years has had a significant impact worldwide on the diagnostic process and treatment of children with ADHD. A prolific author, Dr. Goldstein’s texts have included works on classroom management, adult ADHD, genetic disorders in children, controversial treatments, and depression.

Michael Goldstein, MD, is a board certified child neurologist practicing at Western Neurological Associates and the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Chairman of the American Academy of Neurology Practice Committee. Dr. Goldstein was a Fellow in Neurology at Harvard University and served as House Officer in Pediatrics at Stanford.

Summary

Deals with children who experience problems paying attention, controlling their emotions and physical actions and acting without forethought. Helps parents and professionals to accept the hyperactive child's behavior and find ways to help the child succeed. Refutes, debunks and challenges myths about hyperactivity. Provides an accurate understanding of the current state of science concerning the cause, developmental course, evaluation and outcome of this problem. Includes a critical review of medical and non-medical treatments and offers sound guidelines.

Reviews

"An excellent resource for parents who want to know about the basics of ADD . . . practical information presented in a straightforward manner."
—Harvey Parker, PhD Executive Director and Cofounder, CHADD

"I was impressed with the very optimistic tone of the book, which reframed ADHD as 'risk-taking' . . . As a clinician intimately involved in the day-to-day treatment of ADHD children and their families, I know how helpful it will be to so many people involved with ADHD children . . ."
—Barbara Ingersoll, PhD Clinical Director, Montgomery Child and Family Health Services

Contents

HYPERACTIVITY AND ITS CAUSES.

What Is Hyperactivity?.

Evaluating the Child for Hyperactivity.

What Causes Hyperactivity?.

PORTRAIT OF THE HYPERACTIVE CHILD.

Is Tim Hyperactive or Just Four Years Old?.

Are Friends an Impossible Dream for the Hyperactive Child?.

The Hyperactive Child at School: Fitting a Round Peg into a Square Hole.

The Hyperactive Child at Home: The Scapegoat.

The Hyperactive Teenager and Adult: Who Will Succeed and Who Will Fail?.

What Else Can Go Wrong for Hyperactive Children?.

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?.

The Impossible Dream: Four Steps to Successful Parenting.

The Need for Many Treatments.

A Reasoned and Reasonable Approach to Using Medication with Hyperactive Children.

AFTERWORD.

Final Thoughts on Hyperactivity.

Appendix.

Index.