{"product_id":"the-attention-deficit-answer-book-the-best-medications-and-parenting-strategies-for-your-child-9780452279414","title":"The Attention Deficit Answer Book: The Best Medications and Parenting Strategies for Your Child","description":"Over one million children have been diagnosed with ADHD and Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed drug used to combat the problem. While Dr. Wachtel advocates the use of appropriate medications, including Ritalin, Dexedrine, and anti-depressants, he also believes ADHD is more than a biological problem, affecting a child's self-esteem, social life, and the ability to perform well in school. In this comprehensive book, readers will discover: \u003cbr\u003e--How to get an accurate diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e--Other disorders canmimic ADHD\u003cbr\u003e--How to select a specialist\u003cbr\u003e--The three classes of medication used and how to determine which one will work best for their child\u003cbr\u003e--The use of behavior modification\u003cbr\u003e--What to do when a child is resistant to treatment\u003cbr\u003e--How to enlist the support of the child's teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Attention Deficit Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e expertly guides readers step-by-step through the process of deciding how to best handle their child's particular case.The success of related books such as \u003ci\u003eThe Myth of the A.D.D. Child \u003c\/i\u003eshows there is interest in ADHD and its treatment. \u003ci\u003eThe Attention Deficit Answer Book \u003c\/i\u003eis accessible, written in a question-and-answer format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Wachtel, Michael Boyette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Plume Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.04h x 5.31w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780452279414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Wachtel, M.D.\u003c\/b\u003e clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and is also the founder and director of Family Health Associates, a private practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of attention, behavior, and learning disorders. He also tours throughout the country, lecturing on attention and learning disorders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plume Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43169132806259,"sku":"9.78045E+12","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_df399eec-5bab-4e1a-a799-9451a8514e36.jpg?v=1751458684","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-attention-deficit-answer-book-the-best-medications-and-parenting-strategies-for-your-child-9780452279414","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}