ADHD - The Essential Guide, New Bood

Does your child have frequent temper tantrums? Are they always fidgeting, running around screaming or falling over? Perhaps you teach a child like that.

If so, the chances are there's nothing to worry about and they are just being boisterous. But for five to ten percent of children it isn't that simple. These characteristics can be some of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). So, how can you tell the difference and what can you do about it?

Due out 1st August, Diane Paul's positive and supportive book is here to help. Its easy-to-read style guides parents and carers through the process: from spotting the symptoms and getting a diagnosis to receiving treatment and finding support.

This book tells you which professionals can help, how to get through the 'system' and gain support from your school and how to get the best education for your child's needs. Practical issues such as life after school and healthy eating are also an integral part of the book.

Author Diane Paul, who has worked with special needs children, says: 'It isn't much fun living with a child who has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and even less fun if your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For a start, most people think they're just attention seeking or, even worse, badly brought up. "It's the parents' fault," they say. "They don't know how to bring up children."

'To be accused of poor parenting when you spend all your time chasing around after an unruly youngster who is disruptive at home and at school is the last straw. This book aims to bring together the information you need to help your child'.

Whether you are a parent or teacher, being equipped with the facts will enable you to make informed decisions. Knowledge is the key. Finding out as much as you can is crucial. This book is your starting point.

Published by Need2Know - the imprint of Forward Press that focuses on overcoming real life situations, ADHD - The Essential Guide is the twelfth in the series, and is available from the Need2Know website or by calling 01733 898103 or emailing sales@n2kbooks.com. Also available from Amazon and bookshops.

Click here for details on buying the book

Publication Date: August 2008 (Pre-publication copies available now)
ISBN: 978-1-86144-060-0
Binding: Paperback
Price: £8.99
Dimensions: 205mm x 195mm
www.need2knowbooks.co.uk
Diane Paul is a journalist and author. She has extensive experience in journalism and PR. She has run an educational publishing company and held workshops with emphasis on special needs children. She also has a qualification to work with deaf people, done research on the left-handed and has worked as an Ofsted-trained lay inspector of schools. Diane lives in Manchester, where she runs an editorial consultancy.