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    The Attention Deficit Answer Book: The Best Medications and Parenting Strategies for Your Child by Alan Wachtel, Michael Boyett

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    • Pub. Date: January 1998
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      • Pub. Date: January 1998
      • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
      • Format: Paperback, 160pp

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      Over one million children have been diagnosed with ADHD and Ritalin is the most commonly prescribed drug used to combat the problem. While Dr. Wachtel advocates the use of appropriate medications, including Ritalin, Dexedrine, and anti-depressants, he also believes ADHD is more than a biological problem, affecting a child's self-esteem, social life, and the ability to perform well in school. In this comprehensive book, readers will discover: òHow to get an accurate diagnosis-other disorders can

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      "This book designs a program of medical treatment and nondrug therapies tailored to an ADHD child's individual needs...guides parents through the wealth of information focusing on or related to this disorder."

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