The Parents' Guide to ADHD Medicines
A guide to understanding ADHD medications for children
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:21st Apr '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This informative guide offers parents essential insights into ADHD medications, helping them navigate discussions with medical professionals and understand treatment options.
In The Parents' Guide to ADHD Medicines, readers will find a comprehensive and accessible resource tailored for parents navigating the complexities of ADHD medications for their children. This guide aims to empower parents by providing them with essential information that can facilitate meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals. By breaking down the various medications available, it highlights their effectiveness and the rationale behind specific prescriptions, ensuring that parents are well-informed advocates for their child's health.
The book is structured around the most pressing questions parents often have regarding ADHD medications. Drawing from the author's extensive experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist, it addresses critical topics such as how these medications function, their potential side effects, and the importance of open communication with children about their treatment. This approachable language demystifies the often confusing terminology surrounding ADHD treatments, making it easier for parents to understand and engage with the subject matter.
Moreover, The Parents' Guide to ADHD Medicines delves into the nuances of medication availability and the varying degrees of effectiveness among different drugs. The author provides insights into the decision-making process behind prescribing choices, equipping parents, educators, and caregivers with the knowledge they need to support children effectively. With this guide, families can approach the journey of ADHD treatment with confidence and clarity, fostering a supportive environment for their child's development.
Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask - this book provides the answers. Professor Peter Hill, an internationally recognised expert in the field, sits down with parents/carers and covers everything they want to know about pharmacological treatment for their ADHD child. -- Professor Susan Young, Registered Practitioner Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, BSc, DClinPsy, PhD, CSci, AFBPS
The absolute 'go to' book for parents and young people wishing to understand the facts about medication for ADHD. Clear, practical and honest, it is no surprise that Professor Hill has written this brilliant, step by step, conversational yet authoritative guide about ADHD treatment. A book designed to both dip into and read cover to cover. In the 20 years I have worked with families of children and young people with ADHD, this is the book I have longed to be written, and Professor Hill is the expert I hoped would author it. His experience, manner and ability to convey complex issues simply will ensure this book becomes a family compendium. -- Valerie A Ivens, ADHD REACH Coach
ISBN: 9781787755680
Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 18mm
Weight: 374g
256 pages