Download or read book Attention Deficits Learning Disabilities and RitalinTM written by Robert B. Johnston and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Running on Ritalin written by Lawrence H. Diller and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-09-23 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a book as provocative and newsworthy as Listening to Prozac and Driven to Distraction, a physician speaks out on America's epidemic level of diagnoses for attention deficit disorder, and on the drug that has become almost a symbol of our times: Ritalin. In 1997 alone, nearly five million people in the United States were prescribed Ritalin--most of them young children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Use of this drug, which is a stimulant related to amphetamine, has increased by 700 percent since 1990. And this phenomenon appears to be uniquely American: 90 percent of the world's Ritalin is used here. Is this a cause for alarm--or simply the case of an effective treatment meeting a newly discovered need? Important medical advance--or drug of abuse, as some critics claim? Lawrence Diller has written the definitive book about this crucial debate--evenhanded, wide-ranging, and intimate in its knowledge of families, schools, and the pressures of our speeded-up society. As a pediatrician and family therapist, he has evaluated hundreds of children, adolescents, and adults for ADD, and he offers crucial information and treatment options for anyone struggling with this problem. Running on Ritalin also throws a spotlight on some of our most fundamental values and goals. What does Ritalin say about the old conundrums of nature vs. nurture, free will vs. responsibility? Is ADD a disability that entitles us to special treatment? If our best is not good enough, can we find motivation and success in a pill? Is there still a place for childhood in the performance-driven America of the late nineties?
Download or read book Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities written by Barbara D. Ingersoll and published by Random House of Canada. This book was released on 1993 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities, discusses effective treatments, and surveys alternative treatments
Download or read book Ritalin Use Among Youth written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attention Deficit Disorder In Adults written by Lynn Weiss and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its last revision in 1997, dozens of new treatments and philosophies about ADD and ADHD have met with storms of controversy and great media attention. Dr. Lynn Weiss cuts through the noise and gets down to the point in a human, caring, and professional way. People turn to the Weiss library for a breath of fresh air on the ADD turmoil. Is it an allergy? A chemical imbalance? A genetic thing? Lynn's answer: "Who cares?" The new edition not only touches on and dispels the most recent clinical findings, it also emphasizes the bigger perspective, focusing on the humanitarian, economic, empowerment, and diversity issues facing all of us on the ADD continuum today.
Download or read book Beyond Ritalin written by Stephen W. Garber and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-02-27 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1980s, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and its treatment with the drug Ritalin came to national attention and became one of the most hotly debated health issues. That debate continues to rage today. But for the millions of ADHD children, adolescents and adults, it still remains painfully difficult to get clear and authoritative answers to the many questions that this confusing disorder poses. Do I have a correct diagnosis of ADHD? What kind of medication might be helpful? What else can and should I do to help myself or my child deal with this problem? Now, at last, the authors of Beyond Ritalin, acknowledged experts on ADHD, provide a complete road map and guide for coping with this disorder. Including anecdotal case histories, as well as a complete checklist of ADHD symptoms, charts, work sheets and a comprehensive list of valuable resources and support groups.
Download or read book Attention Deficit Disorders written by Janet W. Lerner and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1995 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a unique educational slant, this readable and up-to-date text provides practical strategies for making accommodations in regular classes and methods for special education teachers. Includes a thorough review of the latest legislation and up-to-date information from the DSM-IV.
Download or read book Living with Learning Disabilities written by David E. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book lets you understand and learn to cope with disabilities.
Download or read book Learning and Attention Disorders written by William Feldman and published by Constable. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much needed guide clearly describes the main recognized learning disabilities, and offers for the first time balanced advice for the parents of a diagnosed child. This edition includes: - How learning disability assessments are carried out and provides up-to-date discussion of treatment. - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and other learning disabilities - The pros and cons of currently popular prescribed drugs As well as setting out the key facts, respected paediatrician William Feldman shows how a child with special needs has to be considered as part of the family dynamic. This book is full of valuable advice on how to live with a learning disorder - from day to day and into a bright future.
Download or read book The Facts about Ritalin written by Francha Roffe Menhard and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the medical uses of Ritalin and other methylphenidate-containing drugs, their effects on the mind and body, their potential for abuse, and some potential dangers.
Download or read book Learning Disabilities and ADHD written by Betty B. Osman and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-08-19 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recognized authority on learning disability helps families deal with schooling for learning disabled children and aids parents in helping their children get along in social interactions with peers and family. This updated edition of Learning Disabilities (Random House) covers the latest information on the newest drug therapies, recent behavioral tactics, and the importance of self-esteem in children with learning disabilities. The book also addresses the latest information about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.)
Download or read book Frequently Asked Questions About ADD ADHD written by Jonas Pomere and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, discussing its symptoms, treatment options, and medications.
Download or read book Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder written by Peter S. Jensen and published by Civic Research Institute, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder written by Shirley Brinkerhoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADHD is a common condition in which kids are too energetic and have problems concentrating on one task. All too often, students with ADHD are simply thought to be "problem students," students who aren't trying hard enough or have discipline problems. Today, though, more and more people are becoming aware that ADHD is a serious medical condition, and there are medications and therapies that can help those who have it. As you read Connor's story in this book, you'll find out what it's like to live with ADHD. You'll see some of the challenges he faces as a result of his condition—and you'll discover what schools and families are doing to help kids like Connor live with their disabilities.
Download or read book Driven to Distraction Revised written by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Download or read book Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Myth of ADHD written by Jan Strydom and published by Vital Issue Press. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the world youth-related problems are becoming more and more acute. The number of children being diagnosed with behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, and Tourette syndrome is multiplying. Youth violence, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage promiscuity, and teen suicides have become commonplace. Learning disabilities and illiteracy are increasing at an alarming rate.Who or what is to blame for these problems? Are some of these problems truly the result of biochemical imbalances or neurological disorders 'in the brain? Are some caused by foods containing artificial colors and flavors? Should we blame vaccines? Heredity The TV? Peer pressure?The authors deliver ample evidence to demonstrate that these popularly proposed causes play no more than a minuscule role - if any - in the creation of these problems. Backed by in-depth research, they offer a very logical explanation for their origin as well as their alarming increase.The book reveals the true causes of ADHD and other youth-related problems. Parents, who know the true cause or causes of such problems, can prevent them from occurring. Parents who are already in dire need of finding help for their children will find that the book also explains what they can do to overcome ADHD and other emotional and behavioral problems - all without the use of drugs.Jan Strydom, a doctor in education, had been involved in consultation and research of learning and behavior problems over a period of 25 years. He also holds a M.A. in philosophy.
