Over the past 30 years, Dr. Monastra has treated more than 15,000 clients who have ADHD. In this indispensable book he shares the knowledge he has gained.
Children with ADHD struggle so much with inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity that they have trouble succeeding at home, at school, with friends, or on the playing field. Parenting Children With ADHD, now in its second edition, shows how you can become your child’s best advocate, helping to improve attention, behavioral control, and social skills.
Engaging and straightforward, the book is directed at caregivers of children who have, or might have, ADHD. Dr. Monastra discusses all the relevant issues for parents, including psychological treatment, diet, educational laws, and practical coping strategies for both parents and children. It shows how to obtain a comprehensive evaluation, how to get help from school systems, and how to use medication and parenting techniques to significantly reduce ADHD symptoms.
Updates in this edition include:
- new procedures and tests for diagnosing ADHD;
- empirically-supported psychological treatments for ADHD, including neurotherapy;
- tips for developing a safe, supportive educational environment for your child;
- a new chapter on teaching life values such as kindness, generosity and compassion; and
- caregiver-friendly lessons that are helpfully sequenced to be covered “one at a time,” beginning with the causes of ADHD and the most common medical treatments.
BlackKnight86 –
So many good ideas in this book, delivered in a way that gives many options (instead of preaching there is only ONE way). I found the chapter on eating to be particularly helpful!
A. Geesaman –
My daughters psychologist recommended this book and it’s a great resource, I highly recommend it to anyone with a kid that has ADHD. Great tips and encouraging advice.
Luth Family –
So much wonderful information! It has helped so much with understanding my son’s ADHD.
Annie G. –
This book has been a godsend and Dr. Monastra writes in a very easy to understand, yet specific way. I was so impressed that I scheduled an appointment for my son to meet with Dr. Monastra and get evaluated (we live in FL and flew to see
Dr. Monastra in NY). Invaluable information – I am now on track to getting my child the help he needs in school. I have followed Dr. Monastra’s advice on diet and we are definitely seeing very positive results.
Dawn Ferreiro –
If you have a kiddo with ADHD this is a fantastic resource for you! Wealth of information that can help you to understand and navigate the process of helping your child succeed.