When he was younger Daniel's behavior was challenging, earning him the nickname "the boy from hell" and it was no real surprise when he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of six. The boy from hell: life with a child with adhd is the story of the first fifteen years of Daniel's life, as told by his mum. From struggles to find the right schooling through diagnosis and medication to brushes with the law, it's been a rollercoaster ride of a journey that every parent of a child with adhd will recognize. As well as sharing their unique experience, Alison Thompson shares advice and information that has helped her along the way, and offers hope for the future for the many families living with an adhd child. You'll also hear about life with adhd from the sibling's perspective, and from Daniel himself.