What to Do About Your Troubled Child: A Practical Guide for All Parents at Their Wits' End

As children grow, there may be times when their behaviour seems out of place or troubling. When there is a recurrent pattern of one or more of these types of behaviour, 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 behavioural disorder is caught early enough and treated correctly, it can be greatly lessened or even eliminated. Unfortunately, many behavioural 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 behavioural 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 behaviour 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.

About the Author :
Laura J. Stevens has worked as a researcher, investigating the relationship between diet and health disorders. Laura is the author of eight books on diet, behaviour, and allergies. Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD, MBA 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. In addition to being a published writer, Dr. Walker is a highly sought-after speaker.

Review :
"[A] great starter manual for families with a newly diagnosed child, especially those seeking natural treatments, traditional therapy approaches, and/or effective medications."-- "Library Journal" "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" "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."-- "Medium.com" "Quite wonderfully in-depth and astutely written . . . a lovely starter manual for families with a newly-diagnosed child."-- "Exclusive Magazine" "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" "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)" "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"