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A resource for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

About the Author

Nicole Switzer MD is a physician and mother of a boy with ADHD. In this book, her son’s perspective on living with ADHD is explored.

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Review

Author Peter Breggin doesn’t try to hide his opinion: the introduction to The Ritalin Fact Book clearly states, “This book is written from a viewpoint that is critical of stimulant drugs and their prescription for “attention deficit hyperactive disorder.” As a medical expert in legal cases against pharmaceutical companies, Breggin has access to information many doctors have never seen, and what he presents is frightening. After a vivid and harrowing tale of a young man placed on numerous medications that only compounded his problems, Breggin dives into several fairly technical chapters concerning the effects of stimulating drugs on children and how they can actually cause psychiatric disorders. He…
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Author Peter Breggin doesn’t try to hide his opinion: the introduction to The Ritalin Fact Book clearly states, “This book is written from a viewpoint that is critical of stimulant drugs and their prescription for “attention deficit hyperactive disorder.” As a medical expert in legal cases against pharmaceutical companies, Breggin has access to information many doctors have never seen, and what he presents is frightening. After a vivid and harrowing tale of a young man placed on numerous medications that only compounded his problems, Breggin dives into several fairly technical chapters concerning the effects of stimulating drugs on children and how they can actually cause psychiatric disorders. He…
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The Thinking about YOU Thinking about ME book explores the critical nature of perspective taking (Theory of Mind) in our day-to-day interactions and its importance in the classroom setting. It describes how the perspective taking process works and offers a myriad of therapeutic activities for teachers/therapists to utilize with children and adults. Michelle Garcia Winner explains how professionals can use informal measures (since no standardized measures are available) to assess the abstract skill and to determine which students will benefit from this type of treatment. Included are strategies that help students understand their own treatment programs (IEPs) and behavior plans. The book covers contents presented in her work…
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In this Encouragement story, a man learns that his son has been born with hemophilia and autism. The stress of the situation catapults the father into single parenthood and he is forced to endure a difficult court battle for sole custody of his disabled son. Through diligence and determination, he develops methods to further help his troubled child. More importantly, he stumbles upon what he believes is his personal calling in life and his purpose for living. With the realization that he has discovered unique methods and tools to cope with parenting difficulties, the man’s focus is now fulfilling his dream of establishing himself as a writer of children’s literature. While very “personal,” my story is written in such a man…
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This is the first book written for ‘tween’ girls (ages 7-11) who have ADD/ADHD. It offers girls, their parents, and professionals practical tips and techniques for managing attention disorders and the many aspects of life that these disorders can affect. This title was written in an engaging style that doesn’t ‘talk down’ to girls. It is packed with useful and empowering lessons that are simple to apply. It was written by a developmental pediatrician who is a well-known author.

About the Author

Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a pediatrician in Washington, D.C. and is the director of the National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD. She is the author of Putting on the Brakes (2nd Edition, APA Books) and other boo…
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Review

Otto is an ideal vehicle! — California Association of Resource SpecialistThe real test was our son, who thought it was terrific, the best. — Chidlren and Adults with ADD, New York City chapter
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

(Magination Press) Classic narrative for children and their families. Includes the latest advances in the understanding of ADHD. An expanded note to parents by the author discusses treatment approaches and current findings about medications, including their possible side effects. Previous edition: c1995. Hardcover, softcover also available.

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