Sonia Ali is a Specialist SEND, ADHD and Dyslexia Advisory Teacher for a local Authority. Previous to this, she worked for over a decade in mainstream secondary education as an English Teacher and a Dyslexia Specialist Assessor. Sonia became very interested in how ADHD presents in girls after supporting girls with ADHD and realising that she presents with ADHD herself.
Description
Introduction 1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when the name does not fit. 2. Executive Functioning 3. The Strengths of ADHD 4. Your Wandering Mind 5. Emotions and Hypersensitivity 6. Self Esteem 7. Self Care 8. Life after school 9. 6-12 Months Later - Re-evaluating your self-knowledge
An engaging new book crammed full of easy to understand information about ADHD for girls and many related concerns. There are so many ideas and tips on how to manage the challenges of ADHD and survive the tricky teenage years. This book will be at the top of everyones lists to recommend following an ADHD diagnosis in girls. -- Dr. Joanne Steer, clinical psychologist, and co-author of Helping Children and Teens with ADHD in School "How do I start this essay? "What should I do first?" "Why does everything feel so difficult? If you are a teenager with ADHD these questions may be all too familiar. Offering information, guidance, tips and strategies on these and many other common struggles, this fun and lively book takes the reader on an encouraging, upbeat and optimistic journey towards developing practical solutions to everyday frustrations. A fabulous read! -- Valerie Ivens, ADHD Coach, Consultant and Advocate This book is very informative, but still easy to read if you have ADHD. Skipped a chunk of text because your brain was being funky? Doesnt matter; next section still makes sense and you can read what you missed later! Struggle with starting on large daunting blocks of text? Well, not to worry because all the essentials are in *bold* and you can go from there! And once youve finished reading it, youll have a better understanding of ADHD: its strengths, weaknesses and countermeasures. Clearly written, engaging and informative. -- Anna Munt, history student at Cambridge, owner of an ADHD brain