| Description |
xviii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-238) and index. |
| 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
You've read all the expert advice, but are 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? Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD-- and provides a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. You'll discover a variety of practical strategies that really work, creating positive change that will last a lifetime. -- adapted from publisher info |
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Social aspects.
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Parent and child.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD).
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs.
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Attention-deficit-disordered children. (OCoLC)fst00820834
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. (OCoLC)fst00820814
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Parent and child. (OCoLC)fst01053308
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| Added Author |
Markham, Laura, writer of forerword.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Saline, Sharon, author. What your ADHD child wishes you knew New York City : TarcherPerigee, 2018 9780525504375 (DLC) 2018026790 |
| ISBN |
9780143132394 (paperback) |
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0143132393 (paperback) |
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