Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents

by Gene Carroccia Psy.D.

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Author: Gene Carroccia Psy.D.

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd

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ISBN 10: 0398092656
ISBN 13: 978-0398092658

Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents: Solutions for Parents and Clinicians is the comprehensive guide that teaches parents, educators, and clinicians to better understand and positively transform ADHD challenges at home and school. It was an American Book Fest 2019 Best Book Awards Finalist in Two Categories (Psychology and Parenting)!

This Book Will Help You:

Reduce the everyday challenges of ADHD
Understand children and teens better
Improve behavioral and social problems with more effective parenting
Enhance school performance
Maximize results from ADHD treatments
Enjoy better relationships with children and adolescents

Treating ADHD/ADD provides the information and tools for readers to feel empowered to address and overcome ADHD challenges for greater success. This complete guide provides a deeper understanding of ADHD and specific, clear, and effective approaches to successfully evaluate and treat ADHD at home and school. Readers will learn not only research-based and traditional approaches for treating ADHD, but also powerful newer and alternative ones. It is based on over twenty-years of clinical experience that incorporates research founded in science, with perspectives and approaches proven in clinical work.

Treating ADHD/ADD comprehensively addresses the complete range of challenges that ADHD presents to children, teens, and families, including learning effective ways to:

Accurately diagnose ADHD and identify frequent coexisting conditions
Better understand the condition
Utilize powerful parental behavioral management skills for home and school difficulties
Improve family and peer relationships
Address homework and learning problems
Obtain appropriate school services
Enhance teaching and classroom environments
Achieve better partnerships with physicians for effective medication treatments
Utilize a number of additional and alternative approaches to decrease ADHD

The book has three main aims:

Provide a deeper understanding of ADHD. Without accurate perspectives, families may not address the difficulties appropriately, and treatment approaches may not be as successful or can fail.
Teach the skills to manage and address the many ADHD challenges at home and school.
Present a number of additional and alternative approaches to help treat ADHD symptoms. Some of these proven approaches are newer, while others have a history of effectiveness.

Review

"Dr. Carroccia has written an exceptional book addressing the diagnosis and management of ADHD and ADD. I am very impressed by his well-organized book. It is the most comprehensive text on this topic that I have read. His writing style is articulate and practical for both family members and professionals to read. In addition to outlining specific treatment issues, his book aptly and compassionately describes the experience of those suffering from this condition. I highly recommend Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents."
            John D. Preston, Psy.D., ABPP, Board Certified Neuropsychologist; Professor Emeritus, Alliant International University, Sacramento, CA; Author and Co-Author of 22 Psychology Books

Excerpt from the Foreword: "Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents.... is one of the few books on the topic that presents a long-term, organized, and comprehensive view on the treatment of ADHD. (It) will not only help parents navigate the evaluation process, but also assists them in finding the most effective ways of dealing with ADHD at home and at school.  This includes strategies to manage behaviors, handle sleep issues, and choose a medication to treat ADHD symptoms. Clinicians may also find this book to be useful in their diagnostic and treatment approaches with children, adolescents and families who are struggling with the challenges of ADHD." Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents: Solutions for Parents and Clinicians is highly recommended to help families find a path to success!"
            Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., Behavioral Pediatrician; Co-Founder & Director of the Center for Girls and Women with ADHD; CHADD Hall of Fame Member; Bestselling Author of Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD, Understanding Girls with ADHD, and Other Books

"If you know or work with a child or adolescent with attention issues, this is a MUST HAVE book. Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents is the most comprehensive book I have come across in working with children with ADHD. I fully expect this book to become a gold standard for parents and professionals in the field. It should be required reading for treatment providers."

Vanessa Houdek, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist; Author of Treating Sexual Abuse and Trauma with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

"A comprehensive road map for raising a child with ADHD. Detailed steps and tips from evaluation to treatment, home approaches, and school help for the ultimate success in launching a teen into young adulthood. Highly recommended."
            Susan Ashley, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist; Author of 1000 Best Tips for ADHDand The ADD and ADHD Answer Book

"Dr. Carroccia's book, Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents, is the most practical and complete guide for ADHD I have read. As a psychiatrist and mother of three (two with ADHD), I found this to hit all the right notes for a parent and clinician. The multidimensional approach to evaluation, treatment, and management at both home and school will give every family what they need: the knowledge that this is manageable. I will be recommending this book to colleagues and patients. I wish I had it when my children were younger!"
            Theresa A. Bell, M.D., Board Certified Psychiatrist

"Thank you for presenting a clear, concise update on best practices for diagnosing and treating ADHD. I especially appreciate the clarity and detail you offer parents regarding the use of medication in treating ADHD and the importance of getting proper guidance and support throughout the process."
            Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Parent Coach and Teacher Trainer; Author of 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD

"Dr. Carroccia has provided a fresh comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating ADHD. The multifaceted approach takes into account the nuances of the real-world challenges that children and families face. The approach is grounded in Dr. Carroccia's qualitative observations over many years working with children and families who experience multiple challenges. I look forward to using this important book to teach my graduate students a comprehensive innovative approach to working with children who experience ADHD."
            Cynthia Lubin Langtiw, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist; Professor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology/Chicago Campus; Associate Editor, The Qualitative Report

"This book is an absolute must-have resource for any family affected by ADHD. We are a family that includes two children and a parent all with ADHD. After years of therapy consultations, various treatment approaches, combing through books, and surfing the net for help, I am relieved to have a clear, organized, and comprehensive go-to guide for all our ADHD questions and needs. Dr. Carroccia's Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescentshelps to, first and foremost, get the diagnosis right. It helped me navigate through the diagnostic woods to arrive at a much better understanding about both my children's' different ADHD types. Dr. Carroccia really understands the struggles, frustrations, and sense of failure that parents of children with ADHD deal with on a daily basis. He offers an empowering model to help parents become "Master Parent Wizards," regain a sense of calm control over our reactions, and use effective approaches to create better lives for our children. With both realistic goals and practical tips, this book shows us how we can change the course of this roller-coaster ride toward the hopeful, loving and peaceful future we've all dreamed of for our families."
            Laura R., Psy.D., Doctor of Clinical Psychology; Mother of two children with ADHD

"After a diagnosis of ADHD, parents have the difficult task of selecting the best course of action for their child. This book presents an excellent and unbiased description of available ADHD strategies and therapies that will enable families to make the right decisions."
            William J. Walsh, Ph.D., FACN, Researcher, Walsh Research Institute (Naperville, IL); Author of Nutrient Power

"Dr. Carroccia's detailed explanation of his multi-step approach will help parents, teachers, and caregivers understand the long-term and scientifically validated method of treating ADHD."
            Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D.; Author of 8 Books, Including Focused: ADHD & ADD Parenting Strategies for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, The ADD Diaries, and Autism and Your Teen

"Understanding ADHD and ADD is thoroughly explained in depth in a what should be a text book for all students planning a career as a special education teacher, guidance counselor, or school psychologist. The author has presented text that is dedicated to providing a much deeper understanding of this unique disability. The format follows a logical progression from childhood thru adolescence and even further with treatment examples. This book should be mandatory reading for anyone working in this field and should become a required text book for any learning disability college class. This book deserves a #1 spot on every educator's book shelf."
Wayne L. Miller, Ph.D., N.J. and N.H. School Psychologist

From the Author

We are all touched by ADHD. With 1 in 10 children and teens having this, and 1 in 20 adults having ADHD, we are all impacted and affected by ADHD because so many people around us have this, whether they know they have this or not. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have evaluated and treated hundreds of children, teens, adults and families with ADHD and other coexisting conditions. While the director of an accredited doctoral clinical psychology internship program, I supervised and trained many doctoral interns to evaluate and treat ADHD. Over the years I realized that many parents and clinicians lacked effective understandings, skills, and approaches to properly evaluate and treat ADHD in children and adolescents. I have seen too many families with untreated ADHD suffer from overwhelming pain and confusion. I know there is a way out by replacing struggles with successes and laughter. I have witnessed the progress and growth from my approaches. I'm passionate about parents and clinicians better understanding, accurately diagnosing, and effectively treating ADHD to transform the lives of entire families. I want others to have the best roadmap and tools for change. This book accelerates these improvements with answers and solutions for results.

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