Download or read book Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD written by Peter S. Jensen and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s lots of help out there for kids with ADHD, but getting it isn’t always easy. Where can you turn when you’ve mastered the basics and “doing everything right” isn’t enough--the insurer denies your claims, parent-teacher meetings get tense, or those motivating star charts no longer encourage good behavior? Dr. Peter Jensen has spent years generating ways to make the healthcare and education systems work--as the father of a son with ADHD and as a scientific expert and dedicated parent advocate. No one knows more about managing the complexities of the disorder and the daily hurdles it raises. Now Dr. Jensen pools his own experiences with those of over 80 other parents to help you troubleshoot the system without reinventing the wheel. From breaking through bureaucratic bottlenecks at school to advocating for your child’s healthcare needs, this straightforward, compassionate guide is exactly the resource you’ve been looking for.
Download or read book Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD Making the System Work for Your Child written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chances are, this isn't the first book you've picked up on ADHD. But where can you turn when you've mastered the basics and "doing everything right" isn't enough - the insurer denies your claims, parent-teacher meetings get tense, or those motivating star charts no longer encourage good behavior? When the system isn't working for your child, you need from-the-trenches advice on who to call, what to ask, how to improve your odds of getting the best care for your child, when to try a new approach, and when not to take "no" for an answer. That's when Dr. Peter Jensen can help. Dr. Jensen has spent years generating ways to make the healthcare and education systems work, for his own family, as the father of a son with ADHD, and - as a scientific expert and dedicated parent advocate - for thousands of others. No one knows more about managing the complexities of the disorder and the daily hurdles it raises. Now Dr. Jensen pulls together his own experiences along with those of over 80 other parents who have navigated the education and treatment maze. Their accumulated wisdom - flavored with insight, compassion, and even a dash of humor - make this exactly the resource you've been looking for. Making the System Work is an entire support network you can take along on your journey to helping your child succeed. You get vital information on the services you're entitled to and invaluable ideas for how you can: * Break through bureaucratic bottlenecks at school - and boost your child's learning * Communicate with teachers - or family members - who don't "believe in" ADHD * Stay on top of treatment advances while steering clear of unscientific claims * Successfully appeal insurance decisions without going broke in the process * Find real alternatives if the behavioral incentives you use stop working * Build your child's friendship skills and make group activities more rewarding * Work as a team with your spouse to be the best advocates for your child Nearly every page includes candid comments from other parents and shares hard-won ideas for overcoming common problems in treatment. With a variety of tools and resources at your fingertips, you'll be able to shape a clear plan of action when the IEP isn't working or chaos rules at home.
Download or read book Parenting Your Child with ADHD written by Craig Wiener and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is now possible for concerned parents to treat their child’s attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without medication. This book shows them how. Written by a supervising psychologist who specializes in child behavioral issues, Parenting Your Child with ADHD presents a groundbreaking program for parents seeking to reduce their child’s inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and strengthen his or her capacity for self-reliance and cooperation. This unique program promotes positive ways of interrelating and shows parents the five main ways they may have unwittingly reinforced ADHD symptoms in the past. Far from encouraging parents to strictly manage ADHD children, this approach promotes independence in kids so that less discipline and surveillance is necessary. Specifically, this book helps parents promote cooperation by phrasing their requests in specific ways, reduce pressure on their child, and acknowledge the child’s preference as a way to make cooperation a more attractive choice to him or her. Parents learn to resolve problems related to messiness, inappropriate silliness and intrusiveness, chores and helping family members, coordinating schedules, sneaking and stealing, noise and yelling, and overreacting. The second part of the book moves on to issues that take place outside the home, such as shopping excursions, family outings, and travel. Finally, parents learn ways to increase their child’s independence and cooperation with schoolwork and compliance in the classroom environment. The child learns the value of being knowledgeable without the motivation of punishment or gift rewards.
Download or read book What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew written by Sharon Saline and published by Swift Press. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Wonderfully written, infused with positive energy and solid information. All parents of children who have ADHD should buy it' - Edward Hallowell, MD 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.
Download or read book ADHD Teens written by Colleen Alexander-Roberts and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 1995-10-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADHD and Teens is a manual of practical advice to help parents cope with the problems that can arise during these years. A crash course is offered on parenting styles that really work with teens with ADHD and how these styles allow the teen to safely move from dependence to independence.
Download or read book Taking Charge of ADHD written by Russell A. Barkley and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they do--and provides practical steps to help them live up to their potential. Readers learn how to find the right professional help, get needed support at school, and manage challenging behavior using proven techniques. Packed with realistic stories and problem-solving ideas, this empathic guide is solidly grounded in science. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, and much more. Purchasers can download and print several practical tools.
Download or read book Organize Your ADD ADHD Child written by Cheryl Carter and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with ADD/ADHD can be hectic, and parenting a child with this disorder can feel like an uphill struggle when even the simplest of tasks causes havoc. This book addresses the issues of organization and time management in relation to ADD/ADHD, suggesting practical ways of organizing your child's day and turning chaos into calm. Accommodating short attention spans and short fuses, Cheryl Carter shows how, by using the F.I.R.S.T method (Fun, Individualism, Rules, Simplicity and Time management), even the most hyperactive and easily distracted of children can be taught to make their bed, pack their school bag, and generally get organized! The author recognizes that children hate anything that is boring, and finds fun ways around even the most mundane of tasks. Her no-nonsense, step-by-step strategies, in combination with positive affirmations and realistic demands, will get ADD/ADHD children organized, and from A to B without a hitch. This book is a must-have for any flagging parent struggling to structure their child's life (and indeed their own!). It will also be of interest to family members, teachers, and anybody close to a child with ADD/ADHD.
Download or read book Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD written by Richard Gallagher and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable manual presents an easy-to-implement intervention with proven effectiveness for children with ADHD in grades 3 to 5. Organizational skills training helps kids develop essential skill sets for organizing school materials, tracking assignments, and completing homework and other tasks successfully. Clinicians are provided with detailed session-by-session instructions and all of the tools needed to implement the program in collaboration with parents and teachers. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes nearly 100 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the related parent guide from Gallagher et al., The Organized Child: An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential/m-/in School and in Life.
Download or read book Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention written by Kathleen G. Nadeau and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written especially for kids, this fun, friendly workbook is packed with cartoons and activity pages, offering children a wealth of helpful tips for every situation--at home, at school, and among friends. Illustrations.
Download or read book Getting Ahead of ADHD written by Joel T. Nigg and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. The book helps you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being--and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.
Download or read book The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD EasyRead Comfort Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Helping Your Socially Vulnerable Child written by Andrew R. Eisen and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From renowned child anxiety experts comes this first solution-focused book for parents, teachers and counsellors to help socially vulnerable children: those who are anxious, shy and depressed, and the natural target of bullies. Unless these children learn to cope, they risk carrying social anxiety into adulthood. The cognitive behavioural techniques here promote confidence, self-esteem, independence and social ease in children, whether at home, in the classroom or in their peer groups.
Download or read book Taking Charge of Adult ADHD written by Russell A. Barkley and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2010-07-22 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care—and what sufferers can do for themselves—than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact. Readers get hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Specific techniques are presented for overcoming challenges in critical areas where people with the disorder often struggle—work, finances, relationships, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource for adults with ADHD who are ready to take back their lives. See also Dr. Barkley's bestselling resource on childhood ADHD, Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.
Download or read book 8 Minutes a Day to Make an A written by Pamela L. Johnson B.S. Education and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using this System, your child can go from D's and F's to A's and B's within 4-6 weeks and stay there! Your child will also remember to do routines and chores without having to be reminded.
Download or read book Taking Charge of ADHD written by Russell A. Barkley and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they do--and provides practical steps to help them live up to their potential. Readers learn how to find the right professional help, get needed support at school, and manage challenging behavior using proven techniques. Packed with realistic stories and problem-solving ideas, this empathic guide is solidly grounded in science. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, and much more. Purchasers can download and print several practical tools.
Download or read book How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD ADHD written by Sandra F. Rief and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date and comprehensive vital resource for educators seeking ADD/ADHD-supportive methods How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD, Third Edition is an essential guide for school personnel. Approximately 10 percent of school-aged children have ADD/ADHD—that is at least two students in every classroom. Without support and appropriate intervention, many of these students will suffer academically and socially, leaving them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understand and manage ADHD: utilizing educational methods, techniques, and accommodations to help children and teens sidestep their weaknesses and showcase their numerous strengths. This new 2016 edition has been completely updated with the latest information about ADHD, research-validated treatments, educational laws, executive function, and subject-specific strategies. It also includes powerful case studies, intervention plans, valuable resources, and a variety of management tools to improve the academic and behavioral performance of students from kindergarten through high-school. From learning and behavioral techniques to whole group and individualized interventions, this indispensable guide is a must-have resource for every classroom—providing expert tips and strategies on reaching kids with ADHD, getting through, and bringing out their best. Prevent behavioral problems in the classroom and other school settings Increase students' on-task behavior, work production, and academic performance Effectively manage challenging behaviors related to ADHD Improve executive function-related skills (organization, memory, time management) Apply specific research-based supports and interventions to enable school success Communicate and collaborate effectively with parents, physicians, and agencies
Download or read book How We Survived Our Difficult Child and Learned to Thrive written by Freda Malian and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DescriptionThis is the true story of Ben, who has an undiagnosed disorder, which manifests itself in unpredictable behaviour. It is told by Freda Malian, a practising psychotherapist for over 30 years, with the help of her husband, various relatives and friends. The book illustrates in chronological order their mammoth struggle from Ben's birth to the present, 35 years on. In it, Freda shares how she and her husband survived many years of turmoil and suffering, learning so much about their dark sides and how they discovered their untapped strength and stamina. On their journey with their son they often sought professional help. They never abandoned Ben because they loved him and he was their son forever. In some strange way he became the glue that bound them and they are grateful to him for all he has taught them. Freda Malian's intention in chronicling Ben's story is to provide insight and hope to both parents and professionals by offering a unique, reflective account of her struggle to understand her son who does not fit the norm but who nonetheless has deserved her loving attention. About the AuthorFreda Malian is a wife, mother, grandmother and practising psychotherapist. In her spare time she enjoys playing with her grandchildren, walking either alone or with friends, singing, reading and hanging upside down in a Pilates studio.
