<DIV>From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for 6- to 18-year-olds with ADHD. Offering encouragement, guidance, and loads of practical tips, Dr. Barkley helps you:<br><br> *Make sense of your child's symptoms.<BR> *Get an accurate diagnosis.<BR> *Work with school and health care professionals to get needed support.<BR> *Learn parenting techniques that promote better behavior.<BR> *Strengthen your child's academic and social skills.<br> *Use rewards and incentives effectively.<br> *Restore harmony at home.<br><br> Updated throughout with current research and resources, the third edition includes the latest facts about medications and about what causes (and doesn't cause) ADHD.<BR><br> See also Dr. Barkley's bestselling <I>Taking Charge of Adult ADHD</I>.</div>