The survival guide for kids with ADHD
Book - 2013
Provides information and advice for kids who have ADHD, including what the disorder is, ways to make things better at home, at school, and with friends, taking medicine, eating healthy foods, and more.
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- Published
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Minneapolis, MN :
Free Spirit Pub
c2013.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- vii, 119 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
- ISBN
- 9781575424477
- A Note About the Labels
- Introduction
- How This Book Can Help You
- How to Use This Book
- You Can Succeed with ADHD
- The Six Great Gripes of Kids with ADHD
- Chapter 1. What is ADHD?
- What Does ADHD Mean?
- The Three Types of ADHD
- Why Do Some Kids Have ADHD?
- What ADHD Does NOT Mean
- Chapter 2. Make Each Day Go Better
- Think on the Bright Side
- Fly Your Decision-Making KITE
- LEAP Over Your Mistakes
- Chapter 3. Getting Help For ADHD
- Getting Diagnosed with ADHD
- After You Have Been Diagnosed with ADHD
- The Lowdown on Medicine
- Signs That Tell You Medicine Is Working
- Side Effects of Medicine
- Chapter 4. Eating the Right Mod
- Five Nutrients That Can Help You Manage ADHD
- Four Foods to Watch For
- Helping Plan Your Menu
- Grocery Shopping and Preparing Your Food
- Chapter 5. Life on the Home Front
- Connect with Parents and Family Adults
- Get Along with Brothers and Sisters
- Tough Stuff in Families
- Have Fun Together
- Chapter 6. Six Ways to Succeed at School
- 1. A Great IDEA at School
- 2. Work with Teachers and Counselors
- 3. Move in A-Okay Ways
- 4. Focus on the Right Things
- 5. Stay Organized
- 6. Study Smart
- Chapter 7. Seven Ways to Make and Keep Friends
- 1. Feel Good About Yourself
- 2. Use Polite and Kind Words
- 3. Listen and Show You Care
- 4. Take Turns and Share
- 5. Try New Activities
- 6. Offer to Help Others
- 7. Solve Conflicts Peacefully
- Chapter 8. Eight Ways to Deal with Strong Feelings
- 1. Use Your Own Traffic Light
- 2. Take Care of Yourself
- 3. Get Your Move On
- 4. Use Breathing and Muscle Relaxation Exercises
- 5. Get Creative
- 6. Hang Out with a Friend
- 7. Talk with an Adult
- 8. Work on ADHD Challenges
- Glossary
- A Note to Parents, Teachers, and Counselors
- Index
- About the Author
- List of Reproducible Pages
- What Are My ADHD Traits?
- Chapter 1. Quiz
- Fly Your Decision-Making KITE
- Chapter 2. Quiz
- Chapter 3. Quiz
- Chapter 4. Quiz
- Chapter 5. Quiz
- Chapter 6. Quiz
- Chapter 7. Quiz
- My Progress Chart
- Chapter 8. Quiz