Your Struggling Child - by Robert F Newby & Lynn Sonberg (Paperback)

About the Book

A noted neuropsychologist explains the different and overlapping symptoms of learning, mood, and behavioral disorders, and guides parents in getting the right diagnosis and treatment.

From the Back Cover

Here is a practical, compassionate book parents can turn to when they first recognize that their child has a "problem" -- but aren't sure what it is or where to seek help.

At this very moment, millions of children across the U.S. are falling behind in school, acting out impulsively at home, having problems making friends, suffering dramatic mood swings, and more. Their parents are frustrated and afraid, aware that something's wrong, but not sure where to turn for help or how to cope with their child's behavior. "Is it a learning disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorder, or some combination?" they wonder. "Are these moods and behaviors normal or abnormal? Will my child outgrow them?"

This book by a noted neuropsychologist explains the different and overlapping symptoms of learning, mood, and behavior disorders and guides parents in getting the right diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Newby demystifies the process and empowers parents. Step by step, he explains:

--How to observe and chart your child's behavior--a critical diagnostic tool

--What to expect during the evaluation and treatment process

--How to partner with medical and school professionals to assist your child and what to do when conflicts arise

Clear and comprehensive, this supportive guide will be every parent's first line of defense in helping a troubled child.

Review Quotes

"[A]n exceptionally informative book for parents and children who struggle with learning and behavioral disorders. . . . Few books cover so wide a span of problems and disorders yet deliver such detailed, useful information." - Russell Barkley, Ph.D., Research Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
"Exceptionally informative. . .should easily guide parents through the maze of services. . .their child may need." - Russell Barkley, Ph.D., Research Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
"An easy-to-read and comprehensive guide...to navigate the complex maze of disorders, evaluation options, and treatment strategies" - Peter L. Stavinoha, Ph.D., Director of Neuropsychology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
"A valuable introduction to this often bewildering topic not only for parents, but also for teachers and...pediatricians." - Robert J. Miller, M.D, Ph.D., FAAP, Pediatrician; former Vice-President/Chief Medical Officer of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
"Dr. Newby succeeds in...providing parents with a "map" to guide their journey from concern to effective intervention. " - Lynn Bennett Blackburn, Ph.D., ABPP, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, St. Louis Children's Hospital
"Dr. Newby emphasizes the importance of 'hard core, ' proactive parenting, and provides the necessary information to do it effectively. This book will be useful both to parents who are just beginning to see struggles and to those further down the road who are seeking a refined diagnosis. Your Struggling Child is a comprehensive resource for parents to explore the possible causes of problems, find an appropriate professional evaluator, and implement effective treatment. The wealth of information will allow parents to be equal partners with the medical and educational professionals as they advocate for their children. Dr. Newby wisely recognizes that parents, as the constant companions and primary guides on their children's journey to adulthood, are deserving of a good roadmap for navigating the trail." - Mary Newton, parent and reading tutor, 32 Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc.