This program introduces viewers to a variety of the most effective techniques for managing ADHD in the classroom, at home, and on family outings. Illustrated are ways that parents, teachers, and other professionals can work together to implement specific strategies that help children with the disorder improve their school performance and behavior. Informative interviews, demonstrations of techniques, and commentary from Dr. Barkley illuminate the significant difference that treatment can make. Reviews:
"For parents and teachers (and, probably, many librarians), this program offers the comfort of knowing others are out there dealing with the disorder too; better still, the program's title question is answered." -Wilson Library Journal "Highly recommended." -Video Librarian "Brings the viewer into the lives and homes of those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to show the many avenues of help available....Dr. Barkley discusses effective treatments for ADHD and illustrates how parent training, appropriate educational intervention, behavior modification, and medical management can yield very positive results. An excellent resource for parents who are struggling to find some answers for their children and for educators and healthcare professionals who teach or treat those with ADHD." -Harvey C. Parker, PhD About the Author: Russell A. Barkley , PhD, is Research Professor of Psychiatry at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University at Syracuse. Dr. Barkley has published numerous books, more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters, and 7 videos on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related disorders, including childhood defiance. He is also the editor of the newsletter The ADHD Report. A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, he is past president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology, Division 12 of the American Psychological Association, and of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.
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