The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD

FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHINGISBN: 9781575424477

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By John F. Taylor
Imprint: FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
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PAPERBACK
Dimensions:
228 x 152 mm
Weight:
230 g
Pages:
128

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"<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>

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

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