In his typically freindly & clear style the ever-popular Dr Chris Green with Dr Kit Chee explains the causes & treatments of this distressing condition which affects the learning & behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country. Fully revised to take account of the latest developments in the treatment & diagnosis of ADHD this book for parents teachers & health professionals dispels the myths & gives a clear overview of ADHD: the causes the behaviours & the treatments. It is full of well-tried practical strategies to help cope with common problems such as inattention underachievement & impulsiveness. Topics covered include: 1. The causes how to help improve behaviour at home & at school. 2. Making the diagnosis medication & alternative therapies. 3. Hints to help reading & writing & language. 4. Ways to boost self-esteem. 5. ADHD in adults. 6. The latest research & where to go for further help. Understanding ADHD offers invaluable guidance to help parents work with teachers & health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood wirh self-confidence life skills & secure family relationships. ...

This book describes the four most common developmental disorders of childhood. The basic features of each disorder
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In the UK 36 million people in the UK are regular drinkers 2 million are heavy drinkers & 1 million men & women in Britain have or have had a serious drinking problem. This book explains how alcohol can have a variety of harmful as well as pleasant effects. It gives guidance on how to change a drinking pattern & succeed
- whether by cutting down or abstaining from alcohol completely. Understanding the effects & the pitfalls of dependence will give you a better relationship with alcohol.
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Dementia is a term used to describe any condition where a variety of different brain functions such as memory thinking recognition language planning & personality deteriorate over time. Dementia is not part of normal ageing. Everyone gets more forgetful as they get older
- that does not mean that they have dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease but there are several other types. There is a lot of myth & misinformation about dementia. This book is intended for anyone who has or may be worried that they or their family & friends have dementia. It is also for people who live or work with someone with dementia. We hope that by reading this book you will have a better understanding of what causes the illness & how it is diagnosed & treated.
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This eagerly-anticipated third edition builds on the established reputation of the Understanding series. It provides an accessible & intelligible text without compromising its high academic standards. Devices designed to help students study & revise effectively are used throughout including useful tables & boxes; clear definitions of key terms; & helpful introductory & concluding sections in each chapter. The third edition has been thoroughly updated to include such topics as the findings of the 2010 Census; the outcomes of the 2008 presidential contest & the 2010 mid-term elections; the role of the states in American federalism; reflections on the Bush presidency; the controversy over Health Care reform; & the rise of the Tea Party Movement. This is an ideal book for use by A Level teachers & students of American politics as it is closely geared to the requirements of the syllabuses laid down by the main examination boards. It is also deservedly popular with students pursuing introductory courses on the US political system in Higher Education. ...

Despite many years of development risk management remains problematic for the majority of organizations. One common challenge is the human dimension in other words the way people perceive risk & risk management. Risk management processes & techniques are operated by people each of whom is a complex individual influenced by many different factors. & the problem is compounded by the fact that most risk management involves people working in groups. This introduces further layers of complexity through relationships & group dynamics. David Hillsons & Ruth Murray-Websters Understanding & Managing Risk Attitude" will help you understand the human aspects of risk management & to manage proactively the influence of human behaviour on the risk process. The authors introduce a range of models perspectives & examples to define & detail the range of possible risk attitudes; looking both at individuals & groups. Using leading-edge thinking on self-awareness & emotional literacy they develop a powerful approach to address the most common shortfall in current risk management: the failure to manage the human aspects of the process. All this is presented in a practical & applied framework rather than as a theoretical or academic treatise based on the authors shared experiences & expertise rather than empirical research. Anyone involved in implementing risk management will benefit from this book including risk practitioners senior managers & directors responsible for corporate governance project managers & their teams. It is also essential reading for HR professionals & others interested in organizational or behavioural psychology. This second edition is updated to strengthen the understanding of individual risk attitudes & reinforce what individuals can do to manage those risk attitudes that are leading them away from their objectives. For people who want to embrace this subject the book highlights ways forward that are proven & practical." ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

A brand new strand for Developing Literacy: the best-selling library of photocopiable teaching resources. Written specifically to support the governments new Primary Framework for Literacy it features completely new activities a fresh modern design both inside & out & comes with a CD that contains all the activity sheets in a customisable format. Using our unique software supplied on the CD-ROM teachers can effortlessly adapt the activities to make them more challenging or to create further exercises for children who need a bit more practice. New text & images can be easily imported & saved without fear of corrupting the original files & teachers can print out as many copies as they wish. ...

Understanding & Teaching Primary Mathematics is a full colour core textbook for anyone training to teach Maths at primary level. A self-audit is provided at the outset to assess your prior knowledge & highlight areas for your personal development. The book will then help you to develop your mathematical understanding by encouraging you to think mathematically. You will be asked to create an action plan to aid your development & this will also allow you to build up a portfolio of evidence to help you achieve QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Rather than treating subject knowledge & pedagogy as two separate entities the book sets maths subject knowledge in context showing you how to apply it in the classroom through models & cases of best practice. Misconception boxes appear throughout each chapter to highlight common misconceptions children have in maths & help you to make connections between different areas of mathematics so that your pupils will see mathematics as a whole rather than a series of separate & often disparate ideas. Case studies in each chapter also provide you with an exemplar lesson plan annotated by a new teacher which shows you how to deal with a common misconception. This book will help you to deliver Maths at primary level in a clear & confident manner. ...

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging & complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts & informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author subjects covered include values & ethics organisational contexts & putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory & practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment & concepts of social exclusion & the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning & reflective thinking. ...