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BookAuthor and TitleMain subjectLauren BruknerThe kids guide to staying awesome and in controlPacked with simple ideas to regulate the emotions and senses, this book will help children tackle difficult feelings head-on and feel awesome and in control! From breathing exercises, pressure holds and finger pulls, to fidgets, noise-reducing headphones and gum, the book is brimming with fun stuff to help kids feel cool, calm and collected. They will learn how to label difficult feelings, choose the perfect strategies and tools to tackle them, and use these correctly whether at home or at school. The strategies and tools are accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations, and the author includes useful tips for parents as well as handy visual charts and checklists to track learning and progress. Armed with this book, kids will be well on their way to managing difficult emotions and feeling just right in whatever situation life throws at them! It is suitable for children with emotional and sensory processing difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years.Elizabeth Dupont SpencerRobert DupontThe anxiety cure for kidsA comforting, practical guide to helping your child deal with anxiety?Fear, worry, stomach pains, self–doubt–– these are all classic symptoms of anxiety in children and teenagers. Anxiety affects both boys and girls, regardless of age, size, intelligence, or family specifics. And the only way your family can be free of anxiety is to confront it every time it appears. This book will show you how.?Kate Collins-DonellyStarving the anxiety GremlinHelp children to understand and manage their anxiety with this engaging and imaginative workbook. The Anxiety Gremlin is a mischievous creature who loves to gobble up your anxious feelings! The more anxiety you feed him, the bigger and bigger he gets and the more and more anxious you feel! How can you stop this? Starve your Anxiety Gremlin of anxious thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and watch him shrink! Based on cognitive behavioural principles, this workbook uses fun and imaginative activities to teach children how to manage their anxiety by changing how they think and act getting rid of their Anxiety Gremlins for good! Bursting with stories, puzzles, quizzes, and colouring, drawing and writing games, this is a unique tool for parents or practitioners to use with children aged 5 to 9 years.Thomas Phelan1-2-3 Magic effective discipline for childrenThe award-winning, best selling '1-2-3 Magic' book provides practical and easy-to-learn parenting techniques that WORK for children ages 2-12. You won't need to study child psychology to understand the three simple steps in the program and get results quickly! Step 1: Control Obnoxious Behaviour. Learn a simple technique to get your kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.); Step 2: Encourage Good Behaviour. Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.); Step 3: Strengthen Relationships. Learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children. You will also learn how to manage the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation, how to handle misbehaviour in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.Harvey ParkerPut yourself in their shoesPut Yourself in Their Shoes tries to do just what the title says - give the reader a sense of what it is like to be an adolescent with attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Put Yourself in Their Shoes contains up-to-date information on how ADHD affects the lives of adolescents at home, in school, in the workplace, and in social relationships. Whether you are just learning about ADHD or are knowledgeable about this common problem, you will find Put Yourself in Their Shoes informative. Although primarily written for parents, educators, health professionals and teenagers with ADHD will benefit from this comprehensive work.Kathy HoopmanAll dogs have ADHDAll Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD. Following the style of the award-winning All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome, charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse. This delightful book combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered 'different'. This absorbing and enjoyable book takes a refreshing approach to understanding ADHD.Russel BarkleyTake charge of ADHDA treasured parent resource since its publication,?Taking Charge of ADHD?has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-to-date knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need to ensure that their child receives the best care possibleColleen Alexander-RobertsThe ADHD parenting handbookPractical advice for parents from parents, and proven techniques for raising hyperactive children without losing your temper.C. R. YemulaMy doctor says I have ADHDThis book is written in an interesting and informative story format, for children aged 6 to 12 years, to help them understand more about this complex medical condition.Buzz, a 9-year-old boy with ADHD takes us on his life journey, talking about his early experiences, friends and family members and how he eventually manages his medical condition.In addition to providing practical tips about how to behave better, make friends and improve organisation, the book has lots of fun activities to engage the interests of young readers.Packed with colourful illustrations, facts, fun and humour, the book is an excellent resource not only for children with ADHD but also for their siblings and friendsJonathan ChesnerADHD in HDFrom an early age, actor Jonathan Chesner knew he had the kind of brain that would wear a Hawaiian shirt, bright red pants, and cool painted shoes to a wedding while most other people s brains would wear three-piece suits. He also knew that if he learned how to manage the difficulties of ADHD and harness its awesome powers, he would help other special brains by sharing this knowledge in a book to slay all other books. This is that book. ADHD in HD: Brains Gone Wild is a kinetic collection of frank personal stories of failure and success, hilarious anecdotes, wild ideas, and blunt advice that will resonate with teens and young adults. While most ADHD books are written to parents and educators, this is written to hold the attention of the teen and young adult reader with ADHDDennis Swanberg and Diane PassnoWhy ADHD doesn’t mean disasterParents of kids with A.D.H.D. (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have been taught that the disorder is a serious handicap—that it will make raising their child difficult, and that the child will continually struggle to succeed in school and throughout life. Parents are looking for hope, encouragement, and answers to their questions.?Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster?gives parents of children with A.D.H.D. just what they need: a strong dose of encouragement from fellow parents who have children with A.D.H.D., support for valuing the benefits of having a child with an attention disorder, and just the right amount of practical medical advice needed for understanding.Thomas PhelanSurviving your adolescentsOffers advice on dealing with 13- to 18-year-olds, suggesting ways of improving the relationship, responding to their actions, avoiding damaging behavior, and handling specific problems.Jacky FletcherMarching to a different tuneWritten by the mother of Stefan, a boy diagnosed with ADHD, Marching to a Different Tune is a day-by-day, moment-by-moment account of how his unusual and difficult behaviour affects and disrupts their family life inside and outside the home. Jacky Fletcher describes in intimate detail the struggles, embarrassments and triumphs her family experiences throughout a four year period of Stefan's childhood. The diary ends with an expression of the family's love for Stefan - as he approaches adolescence, they will learn new ways to cope with the challenges of his behaviour, applying the knowledge they have gained through experience. Marching to a Different Tune gives an essential new perspective to the understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - it describes this complex set of behaviours from the inside.Jeff StrongADHD for DummiesAccording to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated five to ten percent of children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This book provides answers for parents of children who may have either condition, as well as for adult sufferers. Written in a friendly, easy–to–understand style, it helps people recognize and understand ADD and ADHD symptoms and offers an authoritative, balanced overview of both drug and non–drug therapies.Thom HartmannAttention Deficit DisorderCan drugs cure Attention Deficit Disorder? Why are some ADD children and adults more successful than their "normal" peers? What professions are best for ADD people? In this ground-breaking book, author Thom Hartmann presents a new and very welcome approach to Attention Deficit Disorder. His is the first book to explain clearly that ADD, rather than being a problem, may actually be beneficial. He sees ADD sufferers as "hunters", totally focused on movement, constantly monitoring their environment and exhibiting incredible bursts of energy. Correctly approached, these characteristics can be harnessed to create an overall positive effect. These "hunters" find themselves in our contemporary society surrounded by non-ADD sufferers or "farmers" cautious, slow and steady workers. This positive and long-awaited book explains how adults and children with ADD can adapt and function more creatively in today's world. Christopher GreenUnderstanding ADHD.In his typically friendly and clear style, the ever-popular Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the treatments and causes of Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects the learning and behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country.Aimed at parents, teachers and health professionals, this book dispels the myths about ADHD and gives a clear overview of the condition: the causes, the behaviours and the treatments.Full of well-tried, practical strategies to help with common problems such as inattention, underachievement and impulsiveness, the book covers:- The causes, how to help improve behaviour at home and at school- Making the diagnosis, medication and alternative therapies- Hints to help reading, writing and language- Ways to boost self-esteem- ADHD in adults- The latest research and where to go for further helpUnderstanding ADHD?offers invaluable guidance to help parents work with teachers and health professionals to give their child the best possible chance of entering adulthood with self-confidence, life skills and secure family relationships. ................
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