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What your ADHD child wishes you knew : working together to empower kids for success in school and life Cover Image Book

What your ADHD child wishes you knew : working together to empower kids for success in school and life

Saline, Sharon (author.). Markham, Laura (writer of forerword.).

Summary: "A veteran psychologist presents a proven roadmap to help ADHD kids succeed in school and life. You've read all the expert advice, but despite countless efforts to help your child cope better and stay on track, you're still struggling with everyday issues like homework, chores, getting to soccer practice on time, and simply getting along without pushback and power struggles. What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD--and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed. Topics include: setting mutual goals that foster cooperation; easing academic struggles; tackling everyday challenges, from tantrums and backtalk to staying organized, building friendships, and more. With useful exercises and easy-to-remember techniques, you'll discover a variety of practical strategies that really work, creating positive change that will last a lifetime"--

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  • ISBN: 9780143132394
  • ISBN: 0143132393
  • Physical Description: print
    xviii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-244) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword by Dr. Laura Markham -- Introduction -- Part One: Life with ADHD -- The five C's of ADHD parenting -- Understanding the ADHD brain makes all the difference -- Accepting the ADHD brain you have -- Part Two: Life at school -- Overcoming the hurdles of school -- Don't freak out: using and teaching self-control -- Walking through school in their shoes: three steps to building compassion -- Creating school solutions that stick: collaboration is key! -- Keeping it going: fostering consistency about school -- Celebration: more than saying "Good job." -- Part Three: Life at home and beyond -- Managing big feelings -- Getting stuff done -- You've gotta have friends: the social lives of kids with ADHD -- Plugged in: crazy about technology -- Final note: Hope and confidence.
Additional Physical Form available Note:
Also available in electronic format.

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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