Book Description An informative and reassuring guide for parents of hyperactive children， written by a leading expert. What is the difference between a ``high spirited'' child and one who is hyperactive? What are the causes of hyperactivity and how is it treated? Hyperactivity is a pattern of excessively restless， inattentive， impulsive behavior. Understanding Your Hyperactive Child provides clear and helpful answers to the questions that most parents ask， presenting straightforward strategies for coping. The book also includes the latest research findings on ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)， ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)， and other forms of hyperactivity. Professor Taylor is a clinical scientist who began his career in child neuropsychiatry while working at Harvard; he currently teaches child and adolescent psychiatry at the world-famous Maudsley Hospital in London. 160 pp 5 1/2 x 8 1/2