ADHD

This book is for teens and their families who want to learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The author provides information about ADHD and its effect on school, family, and social life—as well as the difficulties and successes of young people who have ADHD and what students think about ADHD.

JohnAspromonte is a school psychologist at the Cooke Center for Learning and Development, Grammar School (NY, NY).

Introduction Chapter 1: What is ADHD Chapter 2: The History of ADHD Chapter 3: Special Education Legislation Chapter 4: ADHD and the Brain Chapter 5: Why Schoolwork Is so Hard Chapter 6: Social and Emotional Aspects of ADHD Chapter 7: Treatment Chapter 8: Home Life and Family Chapter 9: ADHD Superpowers Chapter 10: Successful People with ADHD Chapter 11: Bullying Chapter 12: College and Career Glossary Resources Notes Index About the Author