Putting on the Brakes Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Magination Press is an imprint of the American Psychological Association, the premier source of information about psychology. Magination Press presents a full line of books for children's special concerns, including beautifully written storybooks and guidebooks designed to help children understand and cope with a variety of personal psychological issues.When young people learn they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often have many questions, doubts, and fears. Written from both a pediatric and an educational perspective, this highly successful book -- now available in a new edition -- attempts to address their questions and needs. ADD and ADHD specialist Patricia O. Quinn, inducted into the CHADD Hall of Fame in 2000, and her coauthor Judith Stern have revised and expanded Putting on the Brakes, including a thoroughly updated chapter on the latest advances in medications and recommended treatment programs that help children manage their disorder.Quinn, Patricia O. is the author of 'Putting on the Brakes Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder' with ISBN 9781557988324 and ISBN 1557988323.