Demystify ADHD with simple explanations of the basics and the latest research Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most globally prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. ADHD For Dummies explores living a healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD, from seeking diagnosis to choosing the right treatment path for you or your loved one. You’ll read about the latest in ADHD research, equipping you with valuable knowledge as you care for a child with ADHD or explore your own ADHD symptoms as an adult. This book provides the answers you need on how to deal with day-to-day challenges at home, school, and work, and how to find support and counseling. With appropriate management, anyone can live a great life with ADHD. Learn what ADHD is—and what it isn’t Get up to date with the latest information on ADHD, including medications and non-medical treatments Find the right professional to help you get the support you or your children need This is the perfect Dummies guide for both parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD looking to learn more. Teachers, counselors, and therapists—this is also a great resource to educate yourself and your clients.

Sound advice for parents whose kids have trouble concentrating According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style, it helps people recognize and understand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an authoritative, balanced overview of both drug and non-drug therapies.

Sound advice for parents whose kids have trouble concentrating According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style, it helps people recognize and understand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an authoritative, balanced overview of both drug and non-drug therapies.

A thorough examination of a misunderstood condition Though it's traditionally thought of as a childhood disorder, a growing body of research is bringing awareness to the fact that ADHD often contin­ues into adulthood, though its symptoms often take on a different form and make the disorder more difficult to diagnose. • Covers what ADHD looks like in adults, how symptoms can vary greatly from one person to the next, and how it often gets misdiagnosed • Includes information on related conditions that often coexist with adult ADHD, including depression and anxiety • Discusses various treatment options-pharmaceutical, behavioral, lifestyle, and alternative approaches

New ways to embrace relaxation every day! Relaxation For Dummies provides a straightforward guide to understanding the importance of relaxation in our readers' day-to-day lives. Covering a variety of simple relaxation techniques, including meditation, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, guided imagery and yoga, this book shows readers how to use physical and emotional relaxation to combat a range of issues including stress, anxiety, phobias and fears. The book is accompanied by an audio CD that provides accompanying relaxation exercises for readers to follow. Relaxation For Dummies: Shows readers how to understand the meaning of relaxation Provides relaxation strategies to help you take it easy Teaches the benefits of healthy breathing Allows the reader to harness the powers of Yoga and Tai Chi to increase well-being Note: CD files are available to download when buying the e-Book version

There are many forms of anxiety disorder, including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Attacks, Phobias (including social anxiety), Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder. Even in their most mild forms, these disorders can be troubling and exhausting – at worst they can severely disable a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. Severe anxiety and phobic disorders affect 18% of the UK population. (nopanic.org.uk) Symptoms of anxiety range from the mental and emotional – depression, having difficulty concentrating, losing patience easily – to the physical – excessive thirst, headaches, pins and needles, and more (www.bbc.co.uk) Often the problem is self-feeding – people try to keep things under control whilst simultaneously worrying about being anxious all the time, and the cycle goes on. Psychotherapy, medication and self help are the key treatments for anxiety – however, as many people either don’t have access to, or choose not to take, professional treatment, self help is the key for a majority of sufferers. A Dummies book on the subject will present the facts without the jargon, and help people find the trustworthy guidance they need.

It could be challenging to differentiate between ADHD and normal behavior." If you notice only a few symptoms or the symptoms only manifest in few situations, it's likely not ADHD, if your child exhibits lots of ADHD signs or symptoms across all situations-at home, in school, during playtime, etc. then it's time for you to be observant. In this insightful and practical book, the author shares the inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD-and a way to achieve lasting success by working together in a way suitable for both parents and teachers. The advice and real-world examples and research reveal how parents and teachers can shift the focus and help kids succeed. Living with a child with ADHD can be frustrating and overwhelming, but as a parent(s), there's a lot you can do to control the symptoms; overcome daily problems, and bring calmness to your loved ones. You will find lawyers, doctors, school principals - people from all walks of life - who've successfully handled their ADHD challenges. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a neurological disorder that triggers a variety of behavioral problems such as difficulty attending classes, concentrating on schoolwork, maintaining projects, following instructions, completing tasks, and social conversation. Once you understand how to cope and deal with people with ADHD effectively, you will immensely improve their health status. What if you work with your child, motivating and encouraging him in the process, to create a positive change once and for all? Have you read several books on managing ADHD in children, but despite countless attempts to help your child cope and understand better in school by paying attention to instructions and detailed information, you're still struggling with everyday issues like homework, chores, getting him or her to listen when been talked to, and simply getting along without a push and power tussle? This book is meant to change the way kids think about their ADHD, and realize that they have special talents that are peculiar to them. With fun activities that engage their busy minds, this book offers parents and teachers a better understanding of kids with ADHD, and the simple things they can do to be more confident and in control.

A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that’s all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world’s population have some form of neurodivergence. Your life is filled with neurodivergent people that you know and love, whether you realize it yet or not. It’s time to learn to support and include the neurodivergent among us, and to understand how neurodiversity impacts society and the workplace. This is for the neurodivergent person wanting to thrive in life, for parents and caregivers seeking success for their child, and for teachers who are working to make a difference in their students’ lives. Filled with practical advice, Neurodiversity for Dummies also provides a helping hand to service providers, assistance for workplace managers and colleagues, and understanding for family members and friends. Imagine a world where we all understood ourselves better and appreciated more deeply the differences in others. No matter how your own brain thinks, Neurodiversity for Dummies is for you. Check out this jargon-free introduction for an essential overview. Explore the Spectrum of Neurodiversity: Understand in plain language the world of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions. Unlock Hidden Talents: Move yourself beyond common myths and misconceptions to discover how neurodiversity actually works. Learn how neurodiversity has always been with us, why society needs neurodivergent traits, and how neurodiversity can be a wellspring of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking. Discover Yourself: Whether you are a neurodivergent person or not, learn how to understand your own normalcy, advocate for your needs, and build meaningful connections with those who think and experience the world differently than you. Change the World Around You: Be empowered through simple steps you can take to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals in your school or workplace. Uncover proven strategies that cultivate a culture of acceptance and respect, where the unique perspectives of all individuals are valued and celebrated. We believe in providing parents with better supports, empowering individuals with information, and shaping a world where we are all seen and understood. With an author team composed of neurodivergent individuals and parents writing together, Neurodiversity for Dummies is an example of the power of neurodiversity when put into action. It’s why we wrote this for you. Don’t miss your chance to embark on this transformative journey. Order your copy of Neurodiversity for Dummies now to better understand yourself and others, and to join the movement that is revolutionizing how we understand and support the diversity of the human mind.

One of the most widely diagnosed, and misdiagnosed, conditions in children is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Focusing on the root causes of ADHD, this guide provides a natural and holistic approach to combating the condition, empowering families to pursue alternatives that do not rely on psychostimulant medications such as Ritalin. Discover a blend of dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and parenting strategies that encourage self-esteem, creativity, self-discipline, and trust in the many advantages of treating ADHD.Learn natural ways to relieve ADHD symptoms through diet, supplements, behavioral modification, coaching, exercise, therapy, and more. Contains solutions for children, teens, and adultsIn primary school, children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a disease characterized by inattention, overactivity, and impulsivity, are most commonly differentiated and handled. аnd рrіmаrу ѕсhооl аgе сhіldrеn roughly twісе аѕ frеԛuеntlу аѕ аdоlеѕсеntѕ. In the general population, ADHD symptoms occur on a spectrum, and are treated to a greater or lesser degree as a 'jumble' depending on the source of ID (e.g., parent or instructor) comprehension of the degree of functional disability, analytical requirements, and the threshold chosen to define a 'case.' From an early age, there are developmentally exorbitant levels of carelessness, overactivity, and impulsivity characteristic of ADHD. Hоwеvеr, рrеѕсhооlеrѕ with еаrlу ѕіgnѕ оf ADHD mау lіkеwіѕе hаvе со-оссurrіng орроѕіtіоnаl rеѕіѕtаnt bеhаvіоrѕ, tеmреr fits оf rаgе, аnd аggrеѕѕіоn thаt оvеrѕhаdоw ѕуmрtоmѕ of hееdlеѕѕnеѕѕ аnd оvеrасtіvіtу аnd соnfоund thе dіаgnоѕіѕ. Thеѕе practices mау bе gіvеn thе more gеnеrаl lаbеl оf a Dіѕruрtіvе Bеhаvіоr Dіѕоrdеr (DBD), whісh іnсludе Oрроѕіtіоnаl Dеfіаnt Dіѕоrdеr (ODD) аnd Cоnduсt Dіѕоrdеr (CD) as wеll аѕ ADHD. If nоt as оf nоw іdеntіfіеd bу a еаrlу аgе, preschool уоungѕtеrѕ with ODD frеԛuеntlу mееt сrіtеrіа fоr ADHD bу grаdе ѕсhооl.

ADHD is а соmmоn соndіtіоn thаt'ѕ саuѕеd bу dіffеrеnсеѕ in thе brаіn. Pеорlе wіth ADHD have trоublе wіth focus. But ѕоmе аrе аlѕо hуреrасtіvе аnd impulsive. Thаt'ѕ еѕресіаllу truе wіth kіdѕ and tееnѕ. It'ѕ not сlеаr еxасtlу how many people in thе Unіtеd Stаtеѕ have ADHD. But еѕtіmаtеs аrе bеtwееn 5 аnd 11 реrсеnt. People wіth ADHD hаvе trоublе wіth а grоuр оf kеу ѕkіllѕ known аѕ еxесutіvе funсtіоn. And that сrеаtеѕ сhаllеngеѕ in mаnу areas оf lіfе, frоm ѕсhооl tо wоrk tо еvеrуdау lіvіng. Fоr еxаmрlе, реорlе with ADHD often struggle tо get оrgаnіzеd, fоllоw dіrесtіons, аnd mаnаgе thеіr еmоtіоnѕ. ADHD іѕn't а matter оf lаzіnеѕѕ or wіllроwеr - thаt'ѕ one of many mуthѕ about іt. In fact, реорlе wіth ADHD аrе often trying as hard аѕ they саn to focus аnd kеер their іmрulѕеѕ іn сhесk. For а lоng time, реорlе thоught ADHD wаѕ something only kіdѕ - bоуѕ, іn раrtісulаr - had. But research ѕhоwѕ thаt аdultѕ also struggle with ADHD, аnd that women аnd girls hаvе іt аѕ оftеn as mеn аnd bоуѕ. ADHD dоеѕn't juѕt gо аwау as реорlе gеt older. Mоѕt of thе tіmе, hyperactivity аnd іmрulѕіvіtу lеѕѕеn оr disappear bу the tееn уеаrѕ оr а little lоngеr. But trоublе wіth fосuѕ uѕuаllу соntіnuеѕ. Some реорlе aren't dіаgnоѕеd wіth ADHD until аftеr hіgh ѕсhооl or аѕ аdultѕ. Mаrrіаgеѕ аffесtеd by ADHD, like аll mаrrіаgеѕ, rаngе from hіghlу successful to соmрlеtеlу dіѕаѕtrоuѕ. It іѕ ѕаfе to say, though, that thоѕе distorted bу ADHD ѕуmрtоmѕ sit squarely іn "thе wоrѕt оf times." Pаіn and аngеr аbоund. Durіng the worst tіmеѕ, you саn bаrеlу tаlk tо еасh оthеr. Whеn уоu dо, уоu rаrеlу аgrее оr ѕее thіngѕ thе same way. If уоu аrе mаrrіеd to а person who hаѕ (оr mіght hаvе) ADHD, уоu mіght fееl іgnоrеd аnd lоnеlу іn your rеlаtіоnѕhір. Yоur ѕроuѕе nеvеr ѕееmѕ to follow uр on whаt hе аgrееѕ tо dо-ѕо muсh ѕо that уоu mау fееl as іf уоu rеаllу hаvе аnоthеr сhіld іn уоur hоmе іnѕtеаd оf аn adult. Yоu fееl уоu'rе forced to remind him аll the tіmе tо dо thіngѕ. You nаg, аnd уоu'vе ѕtаrtеd tо dіѕlіkе the person уоu'vе bесоmе. Yоu аrе fruѕtrаtеd thаt your ѕроuѕе ѕееmѕ tо be аblе to fосuѕ іntеntlу оn thіngѕ that interest him, but nеvеr on you. If you have ADHD, (оr thіnk you do), уоu mау fееl аѕ if thе реrѕоn уоu married іѕ burіеd dеер wіthіn а nаggіng mоnѕtеr thаt lives іn уоur hоmе. Thе person уоu hаd сhеrіѕhеd has bееn trаnѕfоrmеd іntо a соntrоl frеаk, trуіng tо mаnаgе еvеrу ѕіnglе detail оf your life tоgеthеr. Nо mаttеr hоw hаrd уоu try, уоu саn never dо wеll enough fоr уоur spouse, even іf уоu аrе successful еlѕеwhеrе. such аѕ in уоur wоrk. The еаѕіеѕt way tо dеаl wіth hеr is ѕіmрlу tо leave hеr аlоnе. The gооd nеwѕ іѕ that undеrѕtаndіng the rоlе thаt ADHD plays саn turn уоur marriage аrоund. Yоu саn lеаrn how tо іdеntіfу ADHD and thе іѕѕuеѕ it brings tо mаrrіаgеѕ, аѕ wеll as ѕресіfіс ѕtерѕ уоu саn take tо bеgіn tо rеbuіld уоur lіvеѕ. You wіll bе surprised bу thе соnѕіѕtеnсу аnd рrеdісtаbіlіtу оf thе раttеrnѕ in marriages аffесtеd bу ADHD. Thеѕе раttеrnѕ start wіth аn ADHD symptom that trіggеrѕ а ѕеrіеѕ оf predictable rеѕроnѕеѕ іn bоth spouses, creating а dоwnwаrd ѕріrаl іn уоur mаrrіаgе. In th