The ADD & ADHD Answer Book. Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask

Editorial Review
--What can I do to help my child now?
--What are the symptoms of ADD?
--What questions will the doctor ask me about my child?
--Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education?
--Should I medicate my child?

ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation.

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.
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Customer Reviews

Very Helpful

2006-03-30
As a parent with a special needs child, this book provides information to help with the day to day problems we face.

Thank you Dr. Ashley!!!!

Wonderful Book on ADD and ADHD

2005-10-28
I have worked with children for over twenty years as well as raised three of my own. It's about time someone makes some sense on Attention Deficit Syndrome. How refreshing to find a qualified doctor who doesn't subscribe medications at the drop of a hat. I would recommend this book to anyone who thinks their child has a difficult time with concentration. Arm yourself with Dr. Ashley's book before you take the next step.

Great book

2005-10-21
As someone who works with children, I found this book to have lots of important information which is easily accessible. I would recommend this book to any parent with a child that has ADD/ADHD.

ADD and ADHD Answer Book

2005-10-17
Wow, finally a book that makes sense on understanding all facets of ADD and ADHD! Not only is this book informative but easy to follow and really hits home the specifics on how important it is to get the right diagnosis for your child. Not all children need to be medicated! I loved this book and highly recommend you read it!

Loved the Book

2005-10-15
This is an easy to read, clear cut book. I liked the question and answer format which is helpful when looking for an answer to a specific question. It's like having an owner-operator manual for an ADD-ADHD child. Not confusing like many other books on the market.

I have not read the book yet

2007-09-06
I just bought this book with the intentions of reading it. I came to this site to see what other people think about the book. So far I have seen really good reviews on it. But what bothers me are those parents who stress that THEY WILL NOT medicate their child. As a mother I never ever wanted to take that route. I read alot of information to help him without medication. What foods he can eat and other helpful ways to help him without medicine, that was very difficult. Finally after he was almost kicked out of Preschool I took him to our school district and they evaluated him having ADHD. With their diagnosis they allowed him to attend preschool at no cost to me, to make him understand school rules. I also took him to our pediatrician, crying with the news of what they told me, I knew that medication was the only way to help him. Upset and depressed we went home. I started 2weeks before kindergarden and I have notice what a good kid he had become. Since then he has been more focus and attentive in class. He gets his moments when he distracts class but other than that he is doing good. He is very very smart, from what the teachers are telling me.

Exactly What I Was Looking For!

2007-03-17
The book arrived earlier than expected. It was exactly what the ad said it was and more...very satisfied!

Excellent Book.

2007-02-13
I was looking for a book to help me understand my son's ADD. This was very resourceful. It explains everything so well. It has advice for organization, structure, behavior, etc. I was very pleased with this book.

A How to Book

2006-05-05
I like the direct "how to" advice in this book. My husband and I have promised one another we will not medicate our daughter and this book has given us more faith that we can keep that committment. This book has given us ideas that are simple to use and practical. Our daughter has a 504 but after reading Dr. Ashley's book we requested another IEP meeting and revised her entire plan based upon the ideas in this book. She is doing much better in school now and homework is not the torture we all used to suffer. The 504 ideas in the back of the book are worth it alone. our school is now using dr. ashley's checklist to help design IEP and 504s for all their add and adhd kids.

Brilliant

2006-03-30
After reading this book I have a better understanding of children with ADD & ADHD and what parents are faced with on a regular basis. Extremely well written and I am looking for to more books from Dr. Ashley.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.