behavior disorders in children

Presents methods based on neuroscience for helping behaviorally challenged kids that explain why traditional disciplinary measures are ineffective, and argues that they lack the skills to adapt their behavior and overcome their frustration with parents, teachers, and peers, and includes dialogues, tools for identifying triggers, and more.

Describes disruptive behavior disorders before going on to discuss historical documentation of their appearance, their causes, treatments, and impact on society.

Examines the symptoms, causes, and treatment of disorders that appear in childhood, including autism, tic disorders, and pervasive development disorders.

An overview of attention deficit disorder that defines it, describes the problems of misdiagnosis, and discusses its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and what daily life is like with this disorder. Also includes a glossary, a list of related organizations, and a bibliography.