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Introduction Part 1: The Basics Questions 1-9 address basic concerns about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including: _ What is ADHD? _ Do children outgrow ADHD? _ What parts of the brain are affected in ADHD? Part 2: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosis Questions 10-42 explore details of ADHD, such as: _ What causes ADHD? _ Do the symptoms of ADHD change as children mature? _ Whom do I consult to get a proper diagnosis of ADHD? _ Is a child with ADHD more susceptible to other disorders as well? Part 3: Medication and ADHD Questions 43-67 discuss the methods of treating ADHD, including: _ What kinds of medications are used to treat ADHD? _ Can preschoolers take stimulants? _ How long will my child need to stay on medication? _ Are other options, such as behavioral modification, available for treating ADHD? Part 4: Negotiating for Academic Success Questions 68-86 deal with issues of learning, such as: _ Will my ADHD child also have learning problems? _ What process shall I follow to get special education services for my child? _ What is an IEP and what is its purpose? Part 5: Psychosocial Issues Questions 87-100 cover social and legal problems arising from ADHD: _ How should I talk with my child about a diagnosis of ADHD? _ What's the best way to discipline my ADHD child for behavior problems? _ My teenager always appears unmotivated and apathetic. Is that common in ADHD? Appendix Glossary Index
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Popular works.