ADHD - Living without Brakes

Martin L. Kutscher MD
Illustrated by Douglas Puder, M.D.

Hardback: £29.99 / $34.95

2008, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-873-3, BIC 2: JMC VFJD

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Paperback: £12.99 / $19.95

2009, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
ISBN: 978-1-84905-816-2, BIC 2: JMC VFJD

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Shortlisted for nasen Award 2008: Book that supports SEN and Disability Issues

Now in paperback, this concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.

The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only positive approaches can improve attitude. Rule number two is keeping it calm: it's difficult thinking clearly enough to solve problems logically if you are feeling overwhelmed. Rule number three is keeping it organized: this rule relates particularly to the child's school life. Rule number four is to keep doing rules one to three. Finally, Dr. Kutscher discusses the role of medication for treating ADHD. The concluding chapter summarizes the information covered and can also be read as a complete, freestanding text. Useful checklists and further reading recommendations are also included.

Realistic and optimistic, this book is the ideal source of information and advice for parents and professionals who are trying to keep up with children who are living without brakes.

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Author information

• Martin L. Kutscher MD
• Douglas Puder, M.D.

Subject areas

• Education
• Parenting
• Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords

• ADD,
• ADHD,
• challenging behaviour,
• inclusive classroom,
• occupational therapy,
• parenting,
• special education

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