Getting Ahead of ADHD

What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work?and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child

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. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics - how genes and the environment interact.

Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. 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.

The book will help 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.

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Informative

Great overview of the state of the science of ADHD. The chapters on interventions are informative and interesting.

Excellent resource

This may be a bit dense to Wade through if you are a layperson, but it is worth it because it offers an abundance of helpful information and insight. As a provider, I appreciate such a thorough overview of recent research and thinking.