Parents expect children to be impulsive and headstrong. But when the teacher complains that their 7-year-old son or 10-year-old daughter is doing poorly in school because of an inability to concentrate, or because the child is constantly talking and misbehaving, the condition is abnormal and the whole family suffers. Few parents know how to cope well when the child is beyond control; many resort to physical punishment or constant criticism, which can lead to other kinds of problems. If the cause is ADHD, much understanding is required. The solutions parents have available to them DO exist, but must be learned and practiced, as explained in this book.

To you as a teacher
Teachers can regain control in the classroom when there are one or more students with ADHD, but it takes new insights and training, as described by Dr. Kewley. More

To you as a school administrator
Much can be done to assist teachers and parents in dealing with ADHD students, with the support of administrators and the cooperation of local school systems and parent-teacher associations. More