ADHD (eBook)

The Ultimate Teen Guide

John Aspromonte (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2018
216 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
9781538100394 (ISBN)

Infos

This book is for teens and their families who want to learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The author provides information about ADHD and its effect on school, family, and social life—as well as the difficulties and successes of young people who have ADHD and what students think about ADHD.

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According to a recent report, up to 5% of school children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Commonly referred to as ADHD, this condition affects teens in a number of ways, from excessive fidgeting and difficulty following instructions to avoiding tasks that require concentration and displaying impulsive behavior. While ADHD has become a household term, there are many questions about the nature of this condition and how it can affect young adults.In ADHD: The Ultimate Teen Guide, John Aspromonte looks at the causes of this condition, examines its various symptoms, and dispels the myths associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Most importantly, the author offers sound advice about how to cope with ADHD. Included in this volume are details about:how ADHD affects family members and friendswhat treatment options are available, including counseling what medications are most frequently prescribed, along with their potential side effectsIn addition to input from medical experts, this book features personal stories and quotes from teens, providing readers with a balanced insight into ADHD. With a glossary of terms and a list of resources, ADHD: The Ultimate Teen Guide is an invaluable source of hope for teens and their families.

Autor

JohnAspromonte is a school psychologist at the Cooke Center for Learning and Development, Grammar School (NY, NY).

Inhalt

IntroductionChapter 1: What is ADHDChapter 2: The History of ADHDChapter 3: Special Education LegislationChapter 4: ADHD and the BrainChapter 5: Why Schoolwork Is so HardChapter 6: Social and Emotional Aspects of ADHDChapter 7: TreatmentChapter 8: Home Life and FamilyChapter 9: ADHD SuperpowersChapter 10: Successful People with ADHDChapter 11: BullyingChapter 12: College and CareerGlossaryResourcesNotesIndexAbout the Author

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.12.2018
• Reihe/Serie: It Happened to Me
• Zusatzinfo: 68 Illustrations including: - 1 Black & White Illustrations; - 24 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; - 2 Tables; - 41 Text Boxes.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Körper / Sexualität
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Lernen / Lernspiele
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
• Schlagworte: ADHD • adhd medication • Attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity • bullying and adhd • celebrities with adhd • difficulty focusing • Mental Illness • teens with adhd
• ISBN-13: 9781538100394 / 9781538100394