ADHD The essential Guide by Diane Paul
Diane Paul has won awards from the BMA for her books, she
has run an educational publishing company with an emphasis on special needs,
and has workshopped with special needs children.
The book is broken down into 14 sections over 145 pages
Paperback copy polished in 2012 by Need2Know, it’s also available in accessible
formats for the visually impaired, large print edition and ebook.
INTRODUCTION
Diane covers the misconception that ADHD was caused by bad
parenting , and goes on to tell us that they have found the neural wiring in
the brain tends to be different in ADHD sufferers. Diane touches on the fact
that many cases go undiagnosed. She talks about the difficulties she faced in
trying to research this disorder in her quest to gather as much information in
order to write this book.
DEFINITION
A huge list has been compiled of possible disorders that
show similar signs to the signs of ADHD, Some of them can co-exist. Beside each
disorder is a brief description of what that disorder is.
CHAPTER ONE - What is ADHD?
Diane explains how ADHD is detected and covers the History
of ADHD. In this chapter she talks of famous people who may or may not have
suffered with ADHD.
CHAPTER TWO - Signs and Symptoms
A list of symptoms to look for along with a symptom check
list. What to look for in children of different ages. Diane covers the
different types of this disorder and certain characteristics that a child with
ADHD might have.
CHAPTER THREE - What do we do next?
A guide to the process you will need to go through in order
to get your child a diagnosis. In this chapter there is a list of all
specialist that you might come across on your path to diagnosis beside each
specialist is their job description. Diane gives realistic time scales on
waiting time to get your child up to the testing stage and goes into detail of
other disorders that the tests can show up.
CHAPTER FOUR - What causes ADHD?
This chapter covers all the possible causes of ADHD and what
research has been carried out.
CHAPTER FIVE - The Ritalin Controversy
A list of medication used to treat children with ADHD along
with a list of the most common medication. You will find a list of possible
side effects that comes with certain medication and covers the NICE (national
institute for clinical excellence) Guidelines
CHAPTER SIX - Talking Therapies and Alternatives
This section covers other Therapies that can be used, and
tells you about alternative therapies and what research has been done on these.
CHAPTER SEVEN - You are what you Eat
Possible ways to improve your child’s behaviour by
eliminating certain foods that contain salicylates and additives. What food
colourings and preservatives do to your food and which common foods contain E
numbers that are best avoided. What foods are great for supplementing your
child’s diet. In this chapter the differences in a nutritionist and a dietician
are explained.
CHAPTER EIGHT - Support from your School
Covers what to do if your child’s school is unsupportive,
and the roles of the teachers and SENCO. It tells you about the SEN code of
practice. A guide of how to get your child a statement of special education
needs, and what to do if this is refused.
CHAPTER NINE – Family Support
This chapter tell you what support networks are available
and the importance of the. A guide on what is needed to set up your own support
group. Parental training that will help deal with your child’s disorder. At the
end of this chapter you will find the lists of benefits that you could be
entitled to should your child receive a diagnosis.
Chapter TEN – Transition into Adulthood
What steps will need to be taken to ease your child into
adulthood, and tips for an easier working life. In this section it briefly
covers symptoms in adults with this disorder.
At the end of each chapter the author summarises each
chapter
HELP LIST
There is an impressive list of websites, contacts and
supports groups
BOOK LIST
There is a list of other useful books
Throughout the whole book there is quotes one of my
favourites is “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though
nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle” Albert
Einstein
Being a mum to a child that has ADHD, and one waiting
assessment, I found this book full of useful, correct information. I discovered
many things that I did not know about the disorder and other similar disorders.
Nobody on my son’s specialist team has ever discussed changing my son’s diet so
this section was enlightening.
The author has achieved what she set out to write which is a
guide to ADHD it is pact with information, and facts.
I recommend this book to people who suspect a child has
ADHD, going through the diagnoses process or has been diagnosed. Other people
who may find this useful is teachers or people wishing to learn more on the
disorder.
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