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On Their Own By Anne Ford, John-Richard Thompson

BOOK: An indispensable guide to the special challenges faced by parents of learning-disabled children as they enter adulthood.
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ADD and ADHD Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask By Susan Ashley

BOOK: "As a parent with a special needs child, this book provides information to help with the day to day problems we face. " ~ J. M. Berry
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12 Ways to Cope with a Challenging Child: A Guide to Indigo/Add/ADHD Children By Jennifer Sue Kamish

BOOK: To the parents of challenging children - here is the book for you!
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See What Coaches Suggest

Here is our set of products and services we believe will assist you in living with ADD or ADHD. Books, magazines, reports, tools, PowerPoints and much more.
 
Children and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder  
by the American Psychiatric Association

Nearly eight million children in the US suffer from mental disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the more prevalent. In fact, it is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition in American children today. According to the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, ADHD afflicts between 3% and 5% of school-age children in any six-month period.

The disorder, which is more common in boys than in girls, often develops before age seven. However, it is usually diagnosed between the ages of eight and ten. Key features of the disorder include hyperactivity, impulsiveness and the inability to focus.

The essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivityimpulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development.

Symptoms tend to worsen in situations that require sustained attention or mental effort, or situations that lack intrinsic appeal or novelty. Activities such as listening to classroom teachers or working on monotonous, repetitive tasks are difficult or even impossible for children with ADHD.
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AD/HD & Relationships: Communication is the Key! By Dr. Ron Weinstein and Marlynn Block via The A.D
Ron’s AD/HD was undiagnosed during the first half of our marriage and there most likely would not have been a second half had it remained undiagnosed!
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“Fact Sheet on ADHD/ADD” Peter Jaksa, Ph.D. from ADD Assoc.
This article answers the questions...
- Is it ADD? or ADHD? What's the difference?
- Who is has AD/HD?
- What is the defiition of AD/HD?
- What's the research about AD/HD?
- What is the treatmment of AD/HD? free
“What Causes AD/HD?” by ADD Assoc.
They are finding more and more evidence that ADHD does not stem from home environment, but from biological causes.  free
“Let’s Talk Facts About Common Childhood Disorders” by the APA
A great brochure in .pdf form of facts for parents. The APA says the key to handling mental disorders of children is to recognize the problem and seek appropriate treatment. free, .pdf
“Is it ADHD, Sleep Deprivation, or Both?” Nat'l Sleep Foundation
These are some of the same symptoms, however, that can lead to a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), so it is important to include sleep in the overall picture when evaluating any difficulties you may be having.  free

What to Expect When You're Expecting

BOOK: The answers to hundreds of questions and worries expectant parents may have.
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Out in Psychology: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Perspectives

BOOK: The latest thinking in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans psychology.
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I Promise You: Preparing for a Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime

BOOK: I Promise You offers couples four ways to create a healthy and vibrant marriage: care, protection, honesty, and time.
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