Download or read book The Everything Parents Guide to ADHD in Children written by Carole Jacobs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A roadmap to a common--but complicated--disorder. Is there a cure for ADHD? What symptoms should you be looking for? Could your child be misdiagnosed? When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you want to do all you can to get the help you need to support your child. Unfortunately, the vast amount of information on ADHD can be overwhelming and leave you feeling frustrated, stressed, and powerless to help. But with the professional, accessible advice presented here, you can get the one-stop support you need to: Obtain and understand a diagnosis Find the right treatment Discipline your child effectively Get your child to focus at home and school Stay positive, and encourage your child This guide provides an all-encompassing look at ADHD so that you can feel confident about taking the necessary steps to create a better future for your child.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder written by Rebecca Branstetter and published by Everything. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vital skills children need to achieve their full potential! Being organized. Staying focused. Controlling impulses and emotions. These are some of the basic executive functioning (EF) skills children need to function and succeed as they grow. But what can you do if your child is struggling with one or all of these skills? With this hands-on guide, you'll learn what EF difficulties look like and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Psychologist Rebecca Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, including: Task initiation Response inhibition Focus Time management Working memory Flexibility Self-regulation Completing tasks Organization With checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive!
Download or read book The Conscious Parent s Guide To ADHD written by Rebecca Branstetter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrative method for helping children focus and learn! If your child has been given a diagnosis of ADHD, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to ADHD, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture his development. With this all-in-one guide, you can create a plan that not only addresses the challenges a child with ADHD faces, but also creates a mindful, less stressful atmosphere for the whole family. You'll be able to: Honor your child's unique learning style Adapt a conscious parenting philosophy that works for everyone Understand treatment options and weigh the pros and cons of medication Lower stress levels for the entire family, including other siblings Learn how a mindful approach can be combined with other treatments Help your child focus at home and school Focus on your child's strengths as well as weaknesses Encourage your child to achieve his goals When both you and your child are more mindful and relaxed, your child can learn to focus, gain independence, and thrive both in school and out.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Raising a Gifted Child written by Robbins Med Herbert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising a gifted child is both a joy and a challenge. Gifted and exceptional children can seem self-sufficient, but it takes more than intelligence to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your child need your support and advocacy in school, in social situations, and even at home. This guide shows you how to encourage and foster your gifted child from birth to adolescence, including information on How to determine if your child is gifted Options for school programs and activities Dealing with perfectionism and stress Setting realistic and healthy goals for your child Ensuring proper socialization and friendship Coping with jealousy and bullying from other children Packed with useful and professional advice, this is a reassuring guide to help your gifted child grow, thrive, and develop his talents.
Download or read book ADHD written by American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Pediatrics and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) offers parents balanced, reassuring, and authoritative information to help them understand and manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children With ADD ADHD written by Linda Sonna and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2005-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a child psychologist, this handbook gives parents the clear answers and accurate information about the signs, symptoms, and treatments of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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 The Everything Parent s Guide to Children with Dyslexia written by Abigail Marshall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your child succeed in the classroom--and in life! As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to: Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia. Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Reduce homework struggles. Find the best treatment program. Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology. Plan for college and career. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
Download or read book The Parents Guide to ADHD Medicines written by Peter Hill and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reassuring guide explains prescribed ADHD medicines for children in clear, everyday language. Based on questions the author has received from countless families in his work as a Consultant Psychiatrist, the expert information in this book answers the most pressing questions a parent will have about ADHD medicines: how they work, what they do, what is available and how to talk about them to your children. This book sheds light on why not all medicines are easily available, the differences between certain medications and their level of effectiveness, all based on scientific evidence. This information will support parents in discussions with medical professionals, explaining the practicalities and demystifying the terminology around medication and treatments. The book also provides insights into the decisions behind prescribing certain medicines and how they should be taken. Armed with this guide, parents - as well as teachers and others working with kids with ADHD - can feel confident and assured when their child is prescribed treatments for ADHD.
Download or read book Understanding A D H D written by Christopher Green and published by Random House. This book was released on 1997 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised to take account of the latest developments in the treatment and diagnosis of ADHD, this text covers topics such as: the causes; how to help improve behaviour at home and at school; making the diagnosis; medication and alternative therapies; and boosting self esteem.
Download or read book Maybe You Know My Teen written by Mary Fowler and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2001-12-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the highly successful Maybe You Know My Kid comes a desperately needed follow-up–the first comprehensive guide for dealing with the unique challenges of raising an adolescent with ADHD. Adolescence is a tumultuous turning point for everyone, but for teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it can be especially challenging, and for some of their parents, downright terrifying. Predictably, stress ensues over inconsistent or poor school performance and over inevitable decisions regarding higher education and life after high school. Adolescents with ADHD get more traffic tickets, have higher school-expulsion and drop-out rates, and are more likely to experiment with alcohol and drugs. Maybe You Know My Teen brims with management strategies for parents new to ADHD as well as those who have coped with it throughout their child’s life. Explaining the roots of the disorder clearly and extensively, while discussing situations most likely to cause symptoms to manifest themselves, ADHD authority Mary Fowler presents step-by-step advice, along with in-depth personal stories and first-person advice from leading experts in the field. This is the one-of-a-kind lifesaver thousands have been awaiting.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders written by Lisa J. Bain and published by Dell. This book was released on 1991 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an examination of possible influences from genetics to diet and medication plus a step-by-step explanation of how the problem is identified, this invaluable guide helps parents understand their child with ADD and find the appropriate treatment, therapy and support.
Download or read book Your Child and Add adhd written by Patricia Sayih and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Children with OCD written by Stephen Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-08-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OCD can make a child’s life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD—or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis—can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many issues: recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life—without all the worry!
Download or read book Supporting Your Child written by Jeganathan Gunalan and published by Jeganathan Gunalan. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Supporting Your Child: A Parent's Guide To ADHD Management," readers will find a comprehensive and practical resource for navigating the challenges of raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This book offers strategies and insights that can help parents better understand their child's condition and provide the necessary support for them to thrive. Featuring information on understanding ADHD, managing symptoms, and promoting positive behavior, this guide offers a step-by-step approach to helping children with ADHD reach their full potential. With a focus on fostering communication, establishing routines, and creating a supportive environment, parents will learn how to effectively address the unique needs of their child with ADHD. In addition to practical tips and tools for managing behavior and improving academic performance, "Supporting Your Child" also addresses the emotional aspects of parenting a child with ADHD. From dealing with stigma and judgment to coping with feelings of frustration and guilt, this book offers guidance on how to navigate the emotional challenges that can arise when raising a child with ADHD. Ultimately, "Supporting Your Child" serves as a valuable resource for any parent looking to provide their child with the care and support they need to thrive despite their ADHD diagnosis.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder written by Alan Kwasman and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder is the first book a parent should read when he suspects that his or her child has attention deficit disorder.This book clearly explains the signs and symptoms of ADD and ADHD, how to make a diagnosis and the important role of medication in treating this disorder.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To The Strong Willed Child written by Carl E Pickhardt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All children need guidance, yet some are definitely more resistant to parental direction and advice than others. Parenting a child whose personality may be described as "difficult" or "controlling" can leave you conflicted and frustrated. How do you nurture your child, get him to listen, and know who's in charge? It can be done. The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child helps you work around stubborn and argumentative behavior. You'll learn how to encourage your child to compromise and communicate with you, rather than make unreasonable demands and/or shut down altogether. By learning what makes your child strong-willed, the effects of such behavior, and how to manage it, you can help your child achieve a more tempered disposition and teach him the lifelong rewards of a positive attitude. Psychologist Carl E. Pickhardt shows you how to: Regain control of your family Reap the benefits of healthy communication Discipline to teach, not to punish Resolve conflict between you and your child effectively Overcome willfulness in older children The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child is your all-inclusive guide to regaining, and maintaining, a healthy and happy family.
