"<p>John F. Taylor, Ph.D., has written and created many materials for young people with ADHD and their families.</p><p>He is the founder and president of ADD Plus, a company that offers resources and workshops for parents and teachers of kids with ADHD.</p><p>The father of three children with ADHD, John lives in Monmouth, Oregon.</p>"<br>
Description
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A Note About the Labels </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>INTRODUCTION </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How This Book Can Help You </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to Use This Book </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>You Can Succeed with ADHD </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Six Great Gripes of Kids with ADHD</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS ADHD? </b></p><ul> <li>What Does ADHD Mean?</li> <li>The Three Types of ADHD</li> <li>Why Do Some Kids Have ADHD?</li> <li>What ADHD Does NOT Mean</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 2: MAKE EACH DAY GO BETTER</b></p><ul> <li>Think on the Bright Side</li> <li>Fly Your Decision-Making KITE</li> <li>LEAP Over Your Mistakes</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 3: GETTING HELP FOR ADHD </b></p><ul> <li>Getting Diagnosed with ADHD</li> <li>After You Have Been Diagnosed with ADHD</li> <li>The Lowdown on Medicine</li> <li>Signs That Tell You Medicine Is Working</li> <li>Side Effects of Medicine</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 4: EATING THE RIGHT FOOD</b></p><ul> <li>Five Nutrients That Can Help You Manage ADHD</li> <li>Four Foods to Watch For</li> <li>Helping Plan Your Menu</li> <li>Grocery Shopping and Preparing Your Food</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 5: LIFE ON THE HOME FRONT</b></p><ul> <li>Connect with Parents and Family Adults</li> <li>Get Along with Brothers and Sisters</li> <li>Tough Stuff in Families</li> <li>Have Fun Together</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 6: SIX WAYS TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL </b></p>
1. A Great IDEA at School <br>2. Work with Teachers and Counselors <br>3. Move in A-Okay Ways <br>4. Focus on the Right Things <br>5. Stay Organized <br>6. Study Smart
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 7: SEVEN WAYS TO MAKE AND KEEP FRIENDS</b></p>1. Feel Good About Yourself <br>2. Use Polite and Kind Words <br>3. Listen and Show You Care <br>4. Take Turns and Share <br>5. Try New Activities <br>6. Offer to Help Others <br>7. Solve Conflicts Peacefully
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CHAPTER 8: EIGHT WAYS TO DEAL</b> <b>WITH STRONG FEELINGS</b></p>1. Use Your Own Traffic Light <br>2. Take Care of Yourself <br>3. Get Your Move On <br>4. Use Breathing and Muscle Relaxation Exercises <br>5. Get Creative <br>6. Hang Out with a Friend <br>7. Talk with an Adult <br>8. Work on ADHD Challenges
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Glossary</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>A Note to Parents, Teachers, and Counselors </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Index </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>About the Author</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>LIST OF REPRODUCIBLE PAGES</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>What Are My ADHD Traits? </b></p>Chapter 1 Quiz <br>Fly Your Decision-Making KITE <br>Chapter 2 Quiz <br>Chapter 3 Quiz <br>Chapter 4 Quiz <br>Chapter 5 Quiz <br>Chapter 6 Quiz <br>Chapter 7 Quiz <br>My Progress Chart <br>Chapter 8 Quiz <br>