TECHNOLOGY
Silverstein, Alvin , Silverstein, Virginia , Nunn, Laura Silverstein

The ADHD Update: Understanding Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

(4) YA Disease Update series. Atlanta Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche struggled with attention issues until 2006 when he was diagnosed and treated for ADD. His story introduces chapters on the history, manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills for attention disorders. Frequent personal stories, sidebars, and photographs (mostly generic) enhance the otherwise dry text. A question-and-answer section is appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

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