Attention Disorders & Body Safety

Download or read book Attention Disorders & Body Safety written by Lisa Foster and published by Epitome Books. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention disorders involve a set of chronic conditions marked by an inability to pay attention, hyperactivity and a tendency to engage in impulsive acts. Children with attention disorders often struggle academically and may have difficulty in establishing friendship and other relationships. As a result, they may develop poor self-esteem. This book presents a detailed account of attention deficit hyperactivily disorder, communication disorders, conduct disorders, dyslexia, oppositional defiant disorder, stuttering, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, explaining their causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis methods and treatment options. Also, it deals with safety measures from bites, burns, bruises, cuts, heat related illness, and botox.