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A professional ADD coach offers simple tools and tips for adults with AdDD on how to heighten concentration and memory retention, lessen anxiety, cope with anger and frustration, deal with social situations, handle finances, and perform successfully at work.

If you are frustrated by Attention Deficit Disorder and you want a better, longer-lasting solution than drugs, then, this is the book for you! "ADD: The 20-Hour Solution" explains how EEG biofeedback (neurofeedback) addresses the underlying problem and characteristics of ADD and ADHD, so that symptoms resolve and tangible improvement results. This book describes the method by which we can improve the brain's ability to pay attention and regulate its behaviour. It explains the self-healing capacities of the human brain and how it ca... read more

Blake Taylor's mother first suspected he had ADHD when he, at only three years of age, tried to push his infant sister and her car seat off the kitchen table. As time went by, Blake developed a reputation for being unpredictable and impulsive. He shattered sliding glass doors to watch them break, was lashed to a chair by a frustrated babysitter and, yes, set fires at his family's dinner table. Blake was diagnosed formally with ADHD when he was five years old.In this book he tells the story of the next twelve years as he learns to l... read more

An invaluable resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled marriages towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to look at the disorder in a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offers advice from the author's personal experience and years of research... read more

Educators in regular and special education settings who teach students with ADHD will appreciate this classroom-focused guide to ADHD that discusses specific teaching strategies and provides a thorough history of the disorder. The most up-to-date knowledge about ADHD characteristics, diagnosis, contributing factors, and medical and psychosocial treatments is comprehensively detailed.

The first ADHD in new Harbinger's Instant Help Series. Over 40 simple and short activities in this workbook help children with ADHD build confidence and manage their symptoms in order to get along better with others and handle everyday tasks such as getting ready for school. Children can do one activity each day, by themselves or with the help of a parent, to develop new lifetime skills for managing ADHD symptoms and related issues.

This informative guidebook coaches parents through the daily tasks involved in raising children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Using a combination of helpful worksheets and practice exercises, this handbook offers practical instruction that allows parents to advocate for their child in the classroom as well as facilitate structure in the home. The strategies—broken down into clear and accessible chapters—help parents to manage behaviors, handle homework, and manage medication.

This resource provides you with accurate and up-to-date information on: evaluation and diagnosis; coexisting conditions; behavior therapy; ADHD and academics; the role of medications

When someone is first diagnosed with adult attention deficit disorder (ADD), what runs through his or her mind? Hundreds of questions, concerns, and realisations emerge at once, leaving the newly diagnosed person feeling relieved to finally have an explanation for their behaviour, but also bewildered at the though of what this may mean for the future. Adult ADD is a guide just for people like this, who have gone undiagnosed for years, only to find out in adulthood that there is an explanation for their disorganisation and inability... read more

This revised edition includes information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder.

Provides dyslexic children with an explanation for their difficulties, and teaches children to be sensitive to the needs of their learning-disabled classmates. Ages 6 - 10

Revised with new illustrations, this tale begins with the hero's fascination with nature, then shows how ADHD negatively affects his family dynamics, schoolwork, and self-esteem. The hallmarks of ADHD - impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty sleeping - are clearly shown in this story. Newer updates of the treatment process are provided, including relaxation techniques, medication, and an entire song that a child can sing to help them gather school materials before leaving home. Discussion starters to... read more

This work is intended for ages 6 to 10 years. Like a river overflowing its banks, Ben wreaks havoc until he learns to recognise and control his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). By the end of Jeanne Gehret's encouraging tale, Ben's family wonder how they could have got along without his special way of seeing the world. Susan Covert's expressive illustrations with a nature theme enhance this tale for reluctant readers.

Based on over 2000 case studies, Dr Hoffer recommends an optimum diet from common foods with nutritional supplements for treating and preventing these disorders.

This book offers clinicians a comprehensive, research-derived treatment model for use with adult clients suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The treatment model integrates coaching, effective medication, cognitive behaviour therapy, and family education to support treatment. Written for the busy professional in private practice, the step-by-step session guidelines included can be put to use to help clients quickly and effectively. The book's first section offers and overview of ADHD, its causes and sympt... read more

These activities, developed and tested at the authors' social skills treatment center, help kids with Asperger's disorder, nonverbal learning disorder, and other social-skill deficits to develop a "social sense." This workbook covers reading social cues, developing strategies to avoid meltdowns, guessing at other people's intentions, and more. 40 simple, fun activites to teach kids to: Read social cues Resolve conflicts with friends Understand others' needs & intentions

Interactive exercises help readers deal with self-esteem issues, change distorted thought patterns, manage stress and develop a structured approach to starting and finishing tasks. Includes strategies for handling common problems at work & school, dealing with intimate realtionships and finding support.

Making it through three or four years of undergraduate study is a challenge. It's even more so for people with attention deficit disorder, or ADD. Keeping track of schedules and deadlines, concentrating on lessons, and completing tasks are all hard-learned skills for people with this condition. Because of these difficulties, students with ADD are more likely to drop out of school or spend extra, costly years pursuing their degrees. This book offers young adults with ADD a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of college life.... read more

Explains the medical basis for problems such as attention deficit disorder and discusses the medical interventions commonly used.

The only book on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) written in a structure that caters to ADHD sufferers' tendency to jump around, this essential guidebook begins with a detailed diagnosis of ADHD, reviews the history of the disorder and its symptoms, and provides clear, evidence-based treatments. Revealing medications for controlling symptoms and exploring psychosocial skills that can help adults with ADHD better manage and organise their lives, the resource provides an extensive collection of practical strategies to overcome ... read more