
What to Do about Your Troubled Child
Laura Stevens
(Author)Description
As children grow, there may be times when their behavior seems out of place or troubling. When there is a recurrent pattern of one or more of these types of behavior, something may be wrong. As a parent, if you have noticed something "off" about the way your child has been acting, perhaps it's time to take a closer look at what might actually be going on--before it gets worse. What to Do About Your Troubled Child is designed to provide you with the information you need to get to the bottom of the mystery. If a behavioral disorder is caught early enough and treated correctly, it can be greatly lessened or even eliminated. Unfortunately, many behavioral problems in children go undiagnosed for so long that they progress beyond the possibility of improvement.
This book is divided into two parts. Part One looks at six of the most common behavioral disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Conduct Disorder. Each chapter focuses on one disorder and includes a list of questions intended to determine if your child exhibits enough of the tendencies associated with this disorder to warrant a closer look. It then describes the symptoms and risk factors of the problem, how it may be professionally diagnosed, and traditional means of treatment, which include therapy and medication. Part Two offers a detailed look at complementary approaches to treatment, such as lifestyle changes, nutrition, beneficial programs, and helpful devices.
Telling yourself that your child is bound to grow out of a certain pattern of behavior may be causing you to ignore the signs of a serious issue--one that should be addressed. By the time your child reaches adolescence, the disorder may be too far gone. Now is the time for you to understand and do something about it. Now is the time to let What to Do About Your Troubled Child be your guide.
Product Details
Publisher | Square One Publishers |
Publish Date | September 05, 2022 |
Pages | 256 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780757005145 |
Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Laura J. Stevens, MSci, received her master's degree in nutrition science from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Since graduation, she has worked at Purdue as a researcher, investigating the relationship between diet and health disorders. Apart from her work at Purdue, Laura is the author of eight books on diet, behavior, and allergies. Laura lives with her amazing cats, Bentley and Seis, in Lafayette, Indiana.
Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD, MBA received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and completed his residency at the University of Michigan. He earned his MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute. He has served on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical Center, and is the founder and CEO of Walker Health Care Holdings and TVP-Care, Houston-based national healthcare companies. In addition to being a published writer, Dr. Walker is a highly sought-after speaker.
Reviews
"Thoroughly 'parent friendly' in organization and presentation . . . essential reading for any parent with a child exhibiting emotional, behavioral, or social problems, including stress and depression . . . unreservedly recommended."
-- "Midwest Book Review" (2/17/2023 12:00:00 AM)"A light at the end of the disordered child tunnel . . . For parents and caregivers of children with behavior and psychological disorders, this book is an excellent resource, offering detailed yet readily accessible facts and definitions of the various disorders that are becoming more prevalent, or at least more obvious, as the current social restrictions alter our lives . . . a very valuable little book."
-- "Grady Harp, top book reviewer" (10/20/2022 12:00:00 AM)"If you're dealing with an angry / fearful / irritable / unfocused / obsessive young child and are not sure what to do, here's a smart, compact, reassuring book filled with compassionate and well-researched advice on many children's behavior issues and the therapies available . . . focuses on symptoms, risk factors, professional diagnoses, and treatments--with a hefty section on additional approaches, such as nutritional, lifestyle and environmental changes that can help . . . this book will provide welcome clarity amid the chaos."
"Nutritionist [Laura] Stevens (12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child) and physician [Richard W.] Walker (Black Health Matters) deliver a solid guide aimed at helping parents who 'realize that their child's disruptive conduct is definitely not normal' . . . digs into treatments to complement professional help . . . [t]he authors are equal parts matter-of-fact and comforting, notably reminding readers that seeking treatment is 'nothing to be ashamed of.' Caregivers having a hard time dealing with kids' behavior issues would do well to pick this up."
-- "Publishers Weekly" (8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM)"Quite wonderfully in-depth and astutely written . . . a lovely starter manual for families with a newly-diagnosed child."
-- "Exclusive Magazine" (12/14/2022 12:00:00 AM)"Worth the read . . . diesigned to be a resource for parents who have kids with several different needs . . . One helpful feature this book has is a questionnaire to help families decide if they need a closer look at getting their children evaluated . . . all the chapters are worth reading--there are sometimes overlaps between mental health issues, and the more tools you have to use, the better prepared you will be."
-- "Motherhood Moment (blog)" (10/21/2022 12:00:00 AM)"[A] great starter manual for families with a newly diagnosed child, especially those seeking natural treatments, traditional therapy approaches, and/or effective medications."
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