Attention Deficit Disorder

Keys to Parenting a Child With Attention Deficit Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, is a complex problem that demands attention from both parents and the child's teachers. In this updated guide, the authors recommend ways for parents to work with their child's school, effectively manage the child's behavior, and perhaps most important, provide emotional support and act as their child's advocate. Readers will find answers to the most commonly asked questions about ADD.

Socially ADDept: A Manual for Parents of Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities Socially ADDept helps parents teach the hidden rules of communication to children who are having social problems. The manual is in a workbook format and guides parents through each topic through a series of exercises and suggested dialogue. Some of the topics covered are how to handle teasing, use appropriate body language, comprehend jokes and sarcasm, and join groups effectively. Socially ADDept is easy to read and use.

The Myth of the A.D.D Child:50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion - A psychologist challenges current diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder and shows how to deal with hyperactivity and short attention spans through practical strategies for making the most of a child's vitality and creativity.

Taking A.D.D. to School: A School Story About Attention Deficit Disorder And/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Special Kids in School) - Ben is having trouble in school. It's hard to concentrate and his teachers always tell him to pay attention. A trip to the doctor reveals that Ben has Attention Deficit Disorder. Written for children from Ben's perspective, this book is well suited for reading aloud in the classroom. Will help kids understand A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. as well as educate parents, teachers, caregivers, etc. A quiz for kids and Ten Tips for Teachers included. Wonderfully illustrated!

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