The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (January 2011) takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering the areas of genetics, neuroscience, psychology and treatment. The ever increasing scientific evidence is described and discussed, informing the reader of the limitations of the science, but also the benefits that scientific enquiry can bring to understanding what goes on in the ADHD brain.

The author of The Science of ADHD, Chris Chandler, is a parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD himself. Chandler utilizes the latest research and debates to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment. There is no denying that the origins and psychiatric treatment of ADHD is a highly controversial topic. This controversy is exacerbated by the commonly recommended treatment for the condition, Ritalin. The book addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints.