Getting Ahead of ADHD: What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work—and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child

Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. The book helps you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being--and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain

I made him feel like a lab rat and wasted time, energy, and money. After using some of this advice, I see a noticeable reduction in my child's irritability. Misinformation about ADHD abounds--this book separates facts from fiction."--Stephen V. It is so nice to have a vision for a bright future alongside realistic, meaningful actions we can take right now. It condenses the best current research into practical advice. He explains what is currently known about the causes of ADHD, and, more important, offers numerous insights and recommendations for how to find the best treatment for your unique child.”--Russell A.