Includes bibliographical and Internet resources

Chapter 1: AD/HD. -- The disability named AD/HD -- The key components of a comprehensive assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- What's in a name? -- AD/HD and co-existing disorders -- Unproven treatments -- Medical management of children and adults with AD/HD

Chapter 2: AD/HD in children. Making classrooms work for students with AD/HD -- Talking to your children about their AD/HD -- Living with a brother or sister with special needs -- From assessment to treatment : developing a comprehensive plan to help your child with AD/HD -- Self-esteem and resilience : a precious gift for our children -- Parenting a child with AD/HD -- Building social skills in children with AD/HD : a multimodal approach -- Homework : making it proactive and positive -- Planning for a successful school year

Chapter 3: AD/HD in adolescents. Lessons from the trenches : managing the teen with AD/HD -- The key steps to selecting a college for students with AD/HD -- Planning for the future : alternatives to college -- Parents of teen drivers with AD/HD : proceed with caution -- Using strategies and services for success in college -- Strategies for adolescents with AD/HD : goal setting and increasing independence

Chapter 4: AD/HD in adults. AD/HD in adults -- AD/HD in females : from childhood to adulthood -- Top 10 traps in the workplace -- Close relationships, intimacy, and AD/HD -- Getting organized -- 25 tips on the management of AD/HD in couples -- 50 tips on the management of adult AD/HD

Chapter 5: Legal issues in AD/HD. Educational rights for children with AD/HD -- What you need to know about AD/HD under IDEA -- Succeeding in the workplace with AD/HD -- 15 tips for writing IEP -- Glossary of common special education terms

Chapter 6: Information in Spanish

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