All About Attention Deficit Disorder by Dr. Thomas Phelan [Parent Magic, 2000] is a must-have resource for any parent or teacher or other professional who works with a child with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). This book discusses the details about ADHD including the myths and misconceptions that surround the disorder.
Dr. Phelan clarifies the history of the diagnosis of ADHD and explains what the disorder looks like from the perspective of everyone involved including mom, dad, siblings, teachers and the child himself.
There is an in-depth discussion of how the disorder is diagnosed, all treatment options and the rationale behind each treatment. The chapter on medication covers all available options on the market, the possible side effects, what to watch for and what medications and dosages are best to 
start with.
There is excellent clarification of every concern and argument in the text so that parents have their fears assuaged in the moment. He provides summaries of important information as well so that the details are readily available without having to sift through all the information in each chapter.
With specific steps for how to deal with the emotions that go along with working with a child with ADHD, Dr. Phelan leaves no stone unturned in making this an all in one resource.
All About Attention Deficit Disorder is written in an open and straightforward manner that will comfort parents, encourage them and give them a voice to trust and turn to when in doubt. This book should be required reading for every parent with a child diagnosed with ADHD and on the bookshelf of every teacher or other professional who works with children.
