The fully revised and updated must-have resource to help you become a supportive and assertive advocate for your child In print for more than twenty years, The Misunderstood Child has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content, including: • How to identify and address specific disabilities, from dyslexia to sensory integration disorder • New information on the genetics of learning disorders • Expanded sections on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • The most recent neurological discoveries about how the brain functions in children with learning disabilities • Insights about other neurological disorders common among individuals with learning disabilities, such as anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anger-control problems, depression, and tic disorders • Resources, Web sites, and organizations that can aid the treatment process and offer support for both parent and child

The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities

Parenting & Relationships

Silver M.D., Larry B.

Parenting

Harmony/Rodale/Convergent

A completely revised edition of a best-selling guide offers parents of children with learning disabilities a thorough understanding of the problem and its related disorders, as well as treatment options and more. Original. 17,500 first printing.

The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Three Rivers Press

"How Can I Help My Child with ADHD?" With this fully realized second edition of the classic guide, Dr. Larry Silver addresses the subjects all parents wonder about when they suspect their child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: What causes ADHD? What signs should I look for? How can I make sure my child is diagnosed correctly? Could my child have a learning disability, too? What's the latest information on medications and other treatments? What controversial treatments should I watch out for? What should I tell my child's school, and what should they be doing? What legal issues do I need to understand to get my child the right help and protect his or her rights? How can I handle behavior problems? How can I help my whole family cope with the situation? Dr. Silver's warm, thoroughly practical guide will give parents, teachers, and others the support they want and the answers they need.

Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on ADHD: Second Edition

Mental Health

Harmony

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