Walt Karniski is a developmental pediatrician. He was the director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida for 15 years before opening a private practice where, for 20 years, he evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities.He lives in Tampa, Florida.

This book is a unique and comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, and professionals who parent, teach, diagnose, and treat young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Karniski brings his 40 years of experience as a Developmental Pediatrician who has treated over 5,000 young people with ADHD to provide extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, particularly regarding stimulant and non-stimulant medications. This book is written in an understandable and empathetic way for a lay or professional audience. Dr. Karniski also provides guidance on how to minimize side effects of medications. This is an excellent book that will be the standard reference for how and why to treat ADHD.

• Chapter 1: What Is ADHD and How Has It Evolved?Chapter 2: What is ADHD and How Does it Feel?Chapter 3: From Silk to Ritalin; A History of the Medical Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 4: Is ADHD Really Real?Chapter 5: Could ADHD Medication Actually Help My Child?Chapter 6: Why are there so Many Different Medications for the Treatment of ADHD?Chapter 7: Which Medication Is Right for My Child?Chapter 8: Stimulant Medication Side EffectsChapter 9: Co-MorbidityChapter 10: 20 Brand Name Methylphenidate Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 11: 16 Brand Name Amphetamine Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 12: 10 Non-Stimulant Medications to Treat ADHDAfterwordMedication TableNotesIndexAbout the Author

Walt Karniski is a developmental pediatrician. He was the director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida for 15 years before opening a private practice where, for 20 years, he evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities.He lives in Tampa, Florida.

This book is a unique and comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, and professionals who parent, teach, diagnose, and treat young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Karniski brings his 40 years of experience as a Developmental Pediatrician who has treated over 5,000 young people with ADHD to provide extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, particularly regarding stimulant and non-stimulant medications. This book is written in an understandable and empathetic way for a lay or professional audience. Dr. Karniski also provides guidance on how to minimize side effects of medications. This is an excellent book that will be the standard reference for how and why to treat ADHD.

• Chapter 1: What Is ADHD and How Has It Evolved?Chapter 2: What is ADHD and How Does it Feel?Chapter 3: From Silk to Ritalin; A History of the Medical Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 4: Is ADHD Really Real?Chapter 5: Could ADHD Medication Actually Help My Child?Chapter 6: Why are there so Many Different Medications for the Treatment of ADHD?Chapter 7: Which Medication Is Right for My Child?Chapter 8: Stimulant Medication Side EffectsChapter 9: Co-MorbidityChapter 10: 20 Brand Name Methylphenidate Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 11: 16 Brand Name Amphetamine Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 12: 10 Non-Stimulant Medications to Treat ADHDAfterwordMedication TableNotesIndexAbout the Author

Walt Karniski is a developmental pediatrician. He was the director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida for 15 years before opening a private practice where, for 20 years, he evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities.He lives in Tampa, Florida.

This book is a unique and comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, and professionals who parent, teach, diagnose, and treat young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Karniski brings his 40 years of experience as a Developmental Pediatrician who has treated over 5,000 young people with ADHD to provide extensive information about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, particularly regarding stimulant and non-stimulant medications. This book is written in an understandable and empathetic way for a lay or professional audience. Dr. Karniski also provides guidance on how to minimize side effects of medications. This is an excellent book that will be the standard reference for how and why to treat ADHD.

• Chapter 1: What Is ADHD and How Has It Evolved?Chapter 2: What is ADHD and How Does it Feel?Chapter 3: From Silk to Ritalin; A History of the Medical Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChapter 4: Is ADHD Really Real?Chapter 5: Could ADHD Medication Actually Help My Child?Chapter 6: Why are there so Many Different Medications for the Treatment of ADHD?Chapter 7: Which Medication Is Right for My Child?Chapter 8: Stimulant Medication Side EffectsChapter 9: Co-MorbidityChapter 10: 20 Brand Name Methylphenidate Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 11: 16 Brand Name Amphetamine Medications to Treat ADHDChapter 12: 10 Non-Stimulant Medications to Treat ADHDAfterwordMedication TableNotesIndexAbout the Author