ADHD Treatment eBook: Choosing and Using ADHD Medications, Managing Side Effects, and More

ADHD Advisory Board

You’re relieved to know, finally, that your child’s symptoms — impulsivity, distractedness, perhaps hyperactivity — have a name. Or that your inability to focus or pay attention in school as a child — or at work as an adult — is due to attention deficit disorder. But now what about...

Trusted information compiled by ADDitude's advisory board and editorial staff for parents and adults like you.

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This eBook contains seven chapters, each full of expert tips for helping you better navigate the ADHD treatment process.
Included are:

Chapter 1: How Professionals Diagnose ADHD / Understanding Your Treatment Options
A step-by-step guide to understanding ADHD symptoms and how professionals diagnose attention deficit disorder.

INCLUDED: The differences between Inattentive and Hyperactive/Impulsive ADD. An overview of the various ADHD Rating Scales. A handy chart outlining the professionals who can diagnose and treat ADHD. An introduction to medications and alternative therapies.

Chapter 2: Types of ADHD Medications
How ADHD medications work, the benefits they offer, and advice for managing them safely.

INCLUDED: A comprehensive ADHD medication chart. The truth about dopamine and norepinephrine. A breakdown of different stimulant medications and tips for taking them more effectively. In-depth information about non-stimulants, antidepressants, and antihypertensives. Treatment options for comorbid conditions like anxiety and OCD.

Chapter 3: ADHD Medication Strategies
Strategies for deriving the greatest benefit from stimulant medication at home and at school.

INCLUDED: Advice for finding the right doctor. How to adjust a dosage to the right level. Ways to track whether medication is working effectively. Dietary considerations for your child. A four-step process for setting up a school-day dose.

Chapter 4: Managing Side Effects
Common side effects associated with ADHD meds and how to counteract them.

INCLUDED: Loss of appetite. Difficulties with sleep. Stomaches and headaches. Tics. Emotional problems. Fatigue. Brain and heart problems. And more.

Chapter 5: Alternative ADHD Treatments
Five popular non-drug treatments that may help manage ADHD symptoms in you or your child.

INCLUDED: Neurofeedback - exercise for the brain. Nutrition and supplements - including fish oil and iron. Exercise - how physical activity impacts brain chemicals. Working-memory training - software designed to sharpen memory. Nature therapy - why green time is essential.

Chapter 6: Behavior Therapies
Why and how behavior therapy can improve attitude, focus, and organization.

INCLUDED: Can behavior therapy prevent ADHD? A four-step guide for using behavior therapy with your child. Cognitive behavior therapy for adults who struggle with negative thinking and anxiety.

Chapter 7: Working with an ADHD Coach
How to choose and work productively with an ADHD coach.

INCLUDED: The characteristics of a good coach. How ADHD coaching works. The five principals of successful ADHD coaching. Five questions to ask before you hire a coach.

PLUS: More ADDitude Resources for Treating ADHD
A full list of treatment resources that can be found on www.additudemag.com

Wayne Kalyn
Editor, ADDitude

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