Book Description
Sandra Rief offers myriad real-life case studies, interviews, and student intervention plans for children with ADD/ADHD. In addition, the book contains best teaching practices and countless strategies for enhancing classroom performance for all types of students.

This invaluable resource offers proven suggestions for:

• Engaging students' attention and active participation
• Keeping students on-task and productive
• Preventing and managing behavioral problems in the classroom
• Differentiating instruction and addressing students' diverse learning styles
• Building a partnership with parents
• and much more.

Customer Reviews (11)

notable
Esta obra puede considerarse como un handbook o completa recopilación de las técnicas para docentes en su trato diario con los niños que sufren TDAH. La consulta de esta obra les dara pautas muy útiles y les permitirá cosechar buenos y mejores resultados con sus alumnos impulsivos y disatentos.

comprehensive
After my son was diagnosed with ADHD I visited the bookstore and found a book that I thought would be helpful. When Ivisited my pediatrician I brought the book in for her to review. She thought the book had an agenda and cited those studies that supported that particular point of view. She recommended this book and after ordering it, I feel confident this is the only book I need.

Great information for parents too!
My daughter's teacher loaned me this book after I shared with her my frustration over understanding "how" my daughter thinks and how to help her with her homework and life in general.If you don't have ADD you can't understand why things that seem perfectly logical to you make no sense what so ever to the person with ADD.I sat down thinking I would flip through and read a few passages...I've been reading for two hours now and an hour ago got paper and pen to start taking notes.There are too many notes!I'm now ordering the book for myself.I have read many books on ADD and this is the first one I've found that gives clear detailed advice on ways to "teach" your child some impulse control, and help her improve her concentration and study skills...BEFORE jumping right to medication treatment.

Understanding ADHD
As an educator, I appreciate the usefulness of this book. This edition captures Sandra Reif's passion for teaching ADHD students and makes it easier for teachers to better understand their needs.I highly recommend this practical book.

Excellent
Practical, easy to follow, hands on ideas regarding teaching children with ADD / ADHD in the classroom.The information and ideas in this book have helped me deal more effectively with all children, including those with ADD / ADHD. ... Read more

Product Description
(2006 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, Bronze Finalist in Parenting category). The newly updated and expanded guide to raising a teenager with an attention deficit disorder is more comprehensive than ever. Thousands more parents can rely on Dendy's compassionately presented expertise based on the latest research and decades of her experience as a parent, teacher, school psychologist, and mental health counselor. Her book looks at key areas that make adolescence--an already challenging time of life--potentially more difficult for kids with ADD or ADHD: academics, dating, driving, socializing, and greater independence.

TEENAGERS WITH ADD AND ADHD gives parents insight on everything from understanding the diagnosis to treatment options, and from behavioral and academic issues, to parent involvement and self-advocacy. The new edition includes additional or updated information in several areas. A separate chapter on medications provides details on specific drugs, including many new ones, and what research shows about their effectiveness in improving attention, impulse control, and distractibility. Dendy discusses new findings about the role of executive function problems and how they relate to teenagers difficulties with organizational skills, long-range planning, and staying on task. She advises parents on their role in working with schools to find strategies for academic success. Teenagers also speak out about their condition, and Dendy points to ways to involve them in their own treatment plan. In addition, the book covers coexisting disorders such as learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, Tourette syndrome, and Asperger syndrome.

Since 1995, this nuts and bolts guide has given parents hope and empowerment. It's chockfull of the latest data and proven strategies that can help manage the symptoms of ADD and ADHD at home and school. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

A great resource
My teenager was just diagnosed with ADD. This book is user friendly for parents and still a very valuable tool for teachers (I am a teacher also). It just explains so many "mysteries" that the AD/HD child presents: why can't they be on time, why do they battle you, why is everything around them messy, why, why, why......? AND, as another reviewer stated, I am validated as a mom. I am not the awful mom I thought I must be. Now I can keep digging our way through this and be pro-active to help my child. The book offers solid, realistic guidance. The book is also full of HOPE. With early intervention, these kids will shake out to be wonderful people, though the ride might be bumpy! Be sure to check out "A Bird's Eye View" by the same author.

Teens with ADD/ADHD
This book is written by a highly qualified woman..who has ADD herself. It came recommended to me from a friend who has raised four kids of her own with ADHD.

It is honest, informative and gives a lot of insights as to how to understand and help teens with ADD/ADHD. The author also has a background in teaching and counseling, which makes me find the book even more credible. I also bought her took on teaching teens with ADD and it is a good reference too.

Kathy in Las Vegas

A must-read for all parents of ADD/ADHD children!
This is a wonderful resource for parents struggling to understand why thier ADD/ADHD kids do the things they do.Especially as a mother, it helped relieve the guilt I feel, wondering what I did wrong.(Answer:nothing, this truly is a medical condition!)This book will help explain the physiological aspects in understandable terms and provide helpful tips & strategies for your family.

ADHD
I am a homeschool Mom with ADHD and have 2 kids with ADHD. This book has been extremely helpful.

Another great book
Chris Zeigler Dendy writes very informative books that are easy to read and understand.She truly understands what parents of ADHD children live with everyday and she has practical solutions to everyday problems.She bases her solutions on what teens with ADHD have told her that works for them.I highly recommend any book by Chris Zeigler Dendy. ... Read more

Book Description
A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD & ADHD was written expressly for teenagers and children by twelve teens and a young adult who are living with this challenging condition. These young people offer the best kind of advice—advice based upon first-hand experience. This book offers factual information and practical strategies in words and examples that young people can easily understand and put into practice. It also leaves teens and their families with a sense of hope that they too will survive this sometimes overwhelming disorder. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Great book for teens & young adults
This book is easy to read, in down-to-earth language, and Question & Answer format.Presents ideas from a teenager's 1st person perspective.Covers a variety of relevant topics.Besides helping parents and teachers, I think high schoolers, college kids, and maybe junior high kids will find this book to be useful.

Just what we needed!
I ordered this book at the recommendation of the psychologist who tested our daughter for ADD. It is written for older children and teenagers who have ADD or ADHD. My daughter, age 17, found it interesting. It helped her know that she was not the only one with this condition and gave her many tips for coping with life. Although I found much of it redundant, the book helped me see ADD from the perspective of a teenager.

A Must for parents and educators
This book is a must for parents of ADHD children as well as educators.As both a parent of an ADHD child and a teacher, I found this book enlightening as well as practical.It is a very easy read, in fact, I read it in two days.It is easy to understand and is written in layman terms not scientific/medical jargon.It explains so many aspects ADHD is language that parents can understand and offers some sensible solutions to everyday problems.This book has become by ADHD bible.

Met All Expectations
I bought this book on the advice of my son's psychologist and it was worth every penny.I am also a special ed teacher and will recommend it to every teacher I know.

Best tool for parent with ADD teen
this book is the best insight for a parent dealing with the frustrations of a bright teen struggling with ADD issues.The opportunity to read the words of teens who have dealt with the struggle give moral support to parents that there is hope.This is a must buy! ... Read more

Book Description
What can I do to help my child now? What are the symptoms of ADD? What questions will the doctor ask me about my child? Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education? Should I medicate my child?

ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting.The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation.

Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

I have not read the book yet
I just bought this book with the intentions of reading it. I came to this site to see what other people think about the book. So far I have seen really good reviews on it. But what bothers me are those parents who stress that THEY WILL NOT medicate their child. As a mother I never ever wanted to take that route. I read alot of information to help him without medication. What foods he can eat and other helpful ways to help him without medicine, that was very difficult. Finally after he was almost kicked out of Preschool I took him to our school district and they evaluated him having ADHD. With their diagnosis they allowed him to attend preschool at no cost to me, to make him understand school rules. I also took him to our pediatrician, crying with the news of what they told me, I knew that medication was the only way to help him. Upset and depressed we went home. I started 2weeks before kindergarden and I have notice what a good kid he had become. Since then he has been more focus and attentive in class. He gets his moments when he distracts class but other than that he is doing good. He is very very smart, from what the teachers are telling me.

Exactly What I Was Looking For!
The book arrived earlier than expected.It was exactly what the ad said it was and more...very satisfied!

Excellent Book.
I was looking for a book to help me understand my son's ADD.This was very resourceful. It explains everything so well.It has advice for organization, structure, behavior, etc.I was very pleased with this book.

A How to Book
I like the direct "how to" advice in this book.My husband and I have promised one another we will not medicate our daughter and this book has given us more faith that we can keep that committment.This book has given us ideas that are simple to use and practical.Our daughter has a 504 but after reading Dr. Ashley's book we requested another IEP meeting and revised her entire plan based upon the ideas in this book.She is doing much better in school now and homework is not the torture we all used to suffer.The 504 ideas in the back of the book are worth it alone. our school is now using dr. ashley's checklist to help design IEP and 504s for all their add and adhd kids.

Brilliant
After reading this book I have a better understanding of children with ADD & ADHD and what parents are faced with on a regular basis.Extremely well written and I am looking for to more books from Dr. Ashley.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. ... Read more

Book Description
For teachers, counselors and parents, this comprehensive new resource is filled with up-to-date information and practical strategies to help kids with attention deficits learn to control and change their own behaviors and build the academic, social, and personal skills necessary for success in school and in life. The Kit first explains ADD/ADHD behavior, its biological bases and basic characteristics and describes procedures used for diagnosis and various treatment options. It then details a proven set of training exercises and programs in which teachers, counselors and parents work together to monitor and manage the child's behavior to achieve the desired results. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Through and comprehensive
There's certainly no dearth of information or misinformation on ADHD available to the public.However, compiling a comprehensive knowledge base for the newly initiated is a challenge.I came across this book after reading nearly everything the public library had to offer on ADHD.In this book Dr. Flick succinctly puts together an excellent resource on all the evidence-based information on ADHD.He also includes sections on "alternative" treatments that will appeal to some but is careful to indicate where science meets the marketting.

If you're new to ADHD this tome may be a little intimidating.The writing is here is a bit more dry than some other good sources on the subject like Barkley, Rosenthal, Phelan or Hallowell.Also as with all books on ADHD published before 2000-2002 some of the details on medication are out of date.The only serious omission is an explicit section on choosing good professionals to help you manage ADHD.But if you read and assimilate all the information in this book you should become a good judge of whether or not every member of your treatment team is functioning well.

If you are only buying one book on ADHD to keep on your shelf at home this is it.

ADD parent not satisfied!
I purchased this *kit* based on the fact it had ideas, activities ... etc.Maybe me having ADD I missed some info on it?When I got it I was surprised to find it was a book!Not a *kit* at all.So I will probably never use it ... unless I was to purchase a copier machine and print off items as needed. I have read some of it and it had good ideas and info.Just not what I had purchased it for at all!=(

what a great resourse
this book is an excellent resource.I used it in a class I took and scored an A...

Highly organized and lots of great ideas and methods to get started.

A Must for Parents with ADHD kids
This book is an excellent reference for any parent with children having ADHD. It covers so much information, and provides actual ideas and behavior modification plans to start on immediately. Going through the exercises is also very helpful in helping parents understand more clearly the difficulties they are experiencing with their children, and what behaviors they should try to eliminate, which need to be ignored, etc. The book was fairly objective in regards to providing the different treatment options available for ADHD. It should be read by parents of children both on and/or off medication, so that a good solid behavior modification plan get get into place.

brilliant but where was the section on diet????
brilliant book but it was like a whole chapter was missing! nothing at all on diet and nutrition, the fundermentals of ADHD. great book but with the diet mentioned, such as the Feingold diet etc this book would be like an ADHD Bible.the strategies etc were superb, well done but please consider THE DIET! ... Read more

Book Description
Written by a nationally known educator with two decades of experience in working with ADD/ADHD students. For fast, reliable information about attention deficit disorder, parents and teachers need only to refer to The ADD/ADHD Checklist. This unique resource is packed with up-to-date facts, findings, and proven strategies and techniques for understanding and helping children and adolescents with attention deficit problems and hyperactivity— all in a handy list format. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

This is the best book on ADD/ADHD I have read
I have purchased many books on ADD/ADHD, and have found this one to be the best!The rest of the books on ADD have all found their way to the tip or to fete bookstores over the years.This book provides both practical and detailed advice for parents in the form of useful checklists.Other books on this subject matter tend to be too fatalistic and theoretical. This is pro-active and practical!

I thoroughly recommend this book.

PS.The New York Times recently published an article suggesting that "children with attention deficit disorders suffer primarily from a delay in brain development, not from a deficit or flaw" (Bad Behavior Does Not Doom Pupils, Studies Say, November 13, 2007).This published research finding is expected to change the way ADD/ADHD is dealt with by professionals and parents in the future (and about time too!).

A very helpful book for any parent of a child with ADD/ADHD
This book is a very good "first book" to start with if you are researching how to help your child.It is written in simple terms that parents can understand.It gives helpful tips on setting up your child's environment in order to help them be more successful.I have read many books on this subject, and this is a staple book for any parent of a child with ADD/ADHD.

The ADD/ADHD Checklist
This is an excellent, reader-friendly guide to ADD/ADHD.It is useful for parents and teachers alike, an it allows the reader to get answers to their questions quickly by simply looking through the detailed subject index totheir specific issue.Topics like medication alternatives, specificapproaches for parents, educational guidelines, and teaching strategies arebut a few of the topics covered in this book.As an educator withexperience dealing with ADHD children, I highly recommend this book.

Parent friendly, excellent parenting guidelines
I picked up this book in order to research ADD/ADHD in response to my child's teachers suggestions that he may be such a child. This book is written in such clear terms that it de-mystifies this all enveloping area.It contains simple to follow checklists. But it's best feature for parentsare the numerous suggestions for supporting your child at home and atschool. I felt enpowered by it to gain help for my child who is possiblyborderline ADD, but to me seems like a regular boy who does not likeputting much effort into school work and resents homework. The label ADD isfrightening, but by no means suggests that your child should be medicated.This book supported my search for alternatives.

Parent friendly, excellent parenting guidelines
I picked up this book in order to research ADD/ADHD in response to my child's teachers suggestions that he may be such a child. This book is written in such clear terms that it de-mystifies this all enveloping area.It contains simple to follow checklists. But it's best feature for parentsare the numerous suggestions for supporting your child at home and atschool. I felt enpowered by it to gain help for my child who is possiblyborderline ADD, but to me seems like a regular boy who does not likeputting much effort into school work and resents homework. The label ADD isfrightening, but by no means suggests that your child should be medicated.This book supported my search for alternatives. ... Read more

Book Description
What does it mean to a kid to be labeled attention-deficitdisordered (ADD)? Or to have "hyperactive" added to the label(ADHD)? What can teachers do to boost the success of studentswith attention and behavioral difficulties? Are we relying toomuch on medication for these kids and not enough on newperspectives on learning, child development, the child'ssocioeconomic and cultural background, biological andpsychological research, and the learner's emotional and socialneeds?

Armstrong urges educators and parents to look for the positivecharacteristics in learners who may carry the ADD/ADHD label. Arethey bursting with energy? Are they intensely creative? Do theyenjoy hands-on learning? Are they natural leaders? Are theyunusually introspective and reflective? We need to look beyond a"deficit" approach and embrace a more holistic view oflearnersthat includes teaching to their multiple intelligences, learningstyles, and other brain-friendly approaches. For example, hereare some classroom activities for kids who "can't sit still":

- Learning spelling words by having kids jump up out of theirseats on the vowels and sit down on the consonants.
- Mastering the multiplication tables by forming a conga line,moving around the classroom counting from 1 to 30 out loud, andon every multiple of 3 shaking their hips and legs.
- Showing patterns of molecular bonding in chemistry classthrough a "swing your atom" square dance.

Thomas Armstrong, an educator and psychologist from SonomaCounty, California, has more than 26 years of teachingexperience, from the primary through the doctoral level. He isthe author of two other ASCD books, "Multiple Intelligences in theClassroom" and "Awakening Genius in the Classroom." ... Read more

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Positive Effective Strategy Overview
Excellent overview of what ADD/ADHD is and interesting theory on how the label was created.Since I believe it is necessary to look at the whole picture on any research, I appreciate that Armstrong takes into account the WHOLE child when discussing the ADD/ADHD child/person. I am looking for a successful plan as an educator.Armed with this global plan and exhaustive bibliography and references, I am on my way.I appreciate that he really seems to understand and care for the WHOLE child labeled with ADD/ADHD. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR! ... Read more

Book Description
From the author of the highly acclaimed Teenagers with ADD comes a new book especially for teachers of teens with attention deficit disorder.Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD contains concise summaries of over fifty key issues related to attention deficit disorders and school success.From understanding the basics of ADD to using effective interventions, everything a teacher needs to know is included in this book.

Some of the material covered includes:What every teacher must know about attention deficit disorders; Assigning effective homework; Reasons for school failure plus intervention strategies; IEP troubleshooting tips; Maximizing medication effectiveness at school; Tips for mastering math; Strategies for behavior management; and Common learning problems.

Busy teachers and administrators will appreciate the ease of using this quick reference.Parents who see their children struggling can use this book at home, especially when faced with homework difficulties, and to help coordinate efforts with teachers.Particularly helpful for the home-school partnership are the many blank forms and checklists, suitable for photocopying.An invaluable tool, Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD gives teachers what they need to know in order to support their students and help them succeed in school. ... Read more

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A must for parents and teachers
This book is a must for parents of ADHD children and the teachers who teach them.As a parent and a teacher, this book is a valuable resource.
Chris Dendy is a great person as well.

This should be the first book you read!
I am an educator who works one-on-one kids with ADD and I recommend Chris' books to all my clients - I really am a really a big fan!She has even inspired me to start writing my own book on how achieve Academic Success with an ADD child.
I read all the recommended books on ADD and I have yet to find anything as comprehensive, useful and well-written as Chris Dendy's books. Once you start, you can't put this book down!

PS- you will want to read this book cover to cover - don't let the title fool you! ("reference guide")

valuable resource
As a guidance counselor, I am always interested in obtaining good resources to use and share with others.I have recommended this book to parents and teachers.It has a wealth of information about ADHD teens.

BUY THIS BOOK FOR YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER!
This book talks to teachers.As a special educator with ADHD children of my own, Chris Dendy zeros in on understanding this neuro-biological difference.She writes in a clear and concise manner. This book is loaded with hands-on materials, excellent up-to-date information, and strategies to teach the compensatory skills to these students.Buy this book for your child's teacher and send one to the director of special services,too.

It's not just for teens...
I'm 59 years old and have recently been diagnosed with ADD.I'm going back to college and requesting Section 504 accommodations. This book is so helpful.It has so much information and just plain great advice.Any one who has ADD and wants to know more about how they learn and what can help them learn more easily will benefit from this book. ... Read more

Product Description
This how-to guide can rid children and families offmedications and detrimental foods - junk foods loadedwith sugar, preservatives, dairy products, and trans-fattyacids - so that children and families can enjoy optimalhealth. "This user-friendly book has the potential of setting families free from the nightmare of ADD, ADHD, and ODD. Using drugs on kids isn't solving the problem. FollowDr. Bob's directions and witness the change is can bringto you and your loved ones." Bruce West, D.C. Publisher,Health Alert ... Read more

Customer Reviews (43)

Dr. Bob's advice: dead on.
When I first saw this book I thought... "18 days? Yeah, right." But I thought I didn't have anything to lose but a few dollars so I got it. We had tried all kinds of diets, vitamins, meds. Things would get better but not be entirely "back to normal".

I read through Dr. Bob's book, took notes, implemented some of the thoughts... I read the entry of one of the readers below that talked about the parasites and wondered if perhaps that was it for us too.

We had an appointment and saw a doctor. Parasites it was. Five days on a course of black walnut tincture and my daughter was a new child. She lost her diagnosis of ADHD the next doctor appointment we had. The teachers could not believe the difference. We are still in awe.

Thank you Dr. Bob. Without you and your book, my daughter would still be on Concerta. And the health of our family would never have been improved from your other recommendations.

For this and so much more, Dr. Bob:
THANK YOU !!!

PS We also HIGHLY recommend the daily devotional Dr. Bob has written. I don't have a friend who hasn't bought it after hearing some of the topics discussed in it - turning grey hair back, the hazards of peanut butter, better sleep, back pain solutions, bringing liver enzymes back to normal, migraines, and the list goes on and on with advice we had never ever heard before and my friends and I read A LOT of health books !!!

Noticed a difference in only 5 days!
My 3 year old son had been out of control for a long time. He had many symptoms of ODD. He had a short fuse and got angry easily. He always whined and wouldn't sleep through the night. Both my husband and I were at a breaking point, but knew we did NOT want to go the medication route. I always thought our family ate pretty healthy; we would limited our kids sugar/snack intake and we weren't a milk drinking family so I didn't think that my son's 'attitude' symptoms were food/mineral deficiant related. Boy, were we wrong!
While reading Dr. Bob's book I compared my son's 'symptoms' to those in the book. Dr. Bob's book has been a lifesaver! We noticed a difference in only 5 days!
We started w/ the nigtly salmon oil, added flax, changed to soy and rice milk and we are beginning to add vitamins and whole food minerals. We even started the program for all 3 my children.
This book has added a bright future for our children and has given my husband and I the peace in knowing we are actually getting to the root of the problam instead of just medicating the problem. Thanks Dr. Bob.

Thank you for helping the children - no more Ritalin!
This book is extremely helpful for children with ADHD.It gives practical and fast working advice that is right on the money.It is a great place to start when looking for an alternative to drug therapy. I highly recommend this be the first book you read when you are learning about ADHD - it may be the only one you need.Thank you to Dr. Bob for all your research and clinical expertise that went into writing this book and for all the children you have saved!

Dr. Bob's guide to stop ADHD in 18 days!
My 5 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. So, when I first saw the title of this book I thought it was a joke and I was hestitant about ordering it. But to my surprise it is a great book! The book does a great job of explaining (in plain english) what ADHD is, how to begin to heal the body and how importanta sugar/ dairy/ gluten free diet is.
Upon his suggestion, I immediately, but graduately, changed my son's diet and found an hollistic doctor which we are currently working with. I have seen a change in his hyperactivity since removing the sugar and the fast food and he is even doing much better in school.
This book is an easy read, I read it in four days! I recommend this book to all parents!

Not a big difference in behavior
This is an interesting book, but has some pretty far out suggestions. One big problem, getting a young child to take fish oil and flax seed oil without spitting it back at you. Lets just say he refuses to drink orange juice now. We have been using the new diet for about a month, but I can't see that much difference, he is still bouncing off the walls most of the time. ... Read more

Book Description
What are ADD and ADHD? What does it mean to have ADD and ADHD? How can kids diagnosed with ADD and ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, enjoyable relationships with peers? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, Free Spirit's newest survival guide helps kids know they're not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing (when needed) with doctors, counselors, and medication. Includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Great reading with your child
This book is wonderful for parents to read with their child who is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.My daughter loves it because it is something she can read by herself and understand about ADD, I think it's an invaluable tool for a parent because it helps me understand about ADD as well.The book has great worksheets throughout that are very helpful for parents to evaluate and see how their children feel and assess themselves.I think this is a great book, especially if you would like to read along with your child or if you have an independent reader who loves to learn.

Buy this book!
The Survival Guide for Kids With ADD or ADHD is very practical and user friendly.There are eight well definedchapters, beginning with "What is ADHD?" and ending with "Eight Ways to Deal with Strong Feelings". A glossary helps with clinical vocabulary, and there are many reproducible pages that can be useful in tracking progress and understanding which traits are most troublesome for the reader.

John F. Taylor, the author, presents attention issues to the reader as a challenge, but not as an insurmountable obstacle or an excuse for bad behavior or poor academic performance.Taylor is a PhD and founder of ADD Plus, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by ADD or ADHD.He is the father of three ADD kids.

Taylor spells it out for kids who may get a lot of negative messages."...Having ADHD doesn't mean you are stupid, lazy, crazy, bad, or ill.It means that there are some differences in the way your brain works that make you show some ADHD traits."Chapter end quizzes reinforce each section in a lighthearted manner.At the end of chapter one, for instance:

"Sam has ADHD and thinks that reading books is boring.What can Sam learn from reading this book?"

A. How to speak with aliens from a planet named Zatar
B. Where to find a stash of buried treasure
C.Ways to deal with ADHD at school, at home, and with friends

There are many effective coping skills that kids can learn that may offset the need for medication or enhance pharmaceutical treatment.The KITE decision making plan is one such tool.K is for knowing the situation, I for identifying choices, T for try the best plan, and E is for evaluation of how things went.KITE and other strategies are discussed in detail, so kids can work on making positive changes.

I particularly appreciate the information on the importance of diet.Chapter four is entirely about diet and how it can affect mood and behavior.Many children with ADD seem to be very sensitive to food dyes and preservatives which can exacerbate attention problems.Just drinking more water may help with concentration, and the author suggests that even a few small changes may be beneficial.

I find this a very wise and accessible book for kids 6-12.There are tips for staying organized, getting to sleep, and getting along with others.Links for ADD related web sites are provided as well.I'm very pleased to recommend this book, brought to us by the very astute and child friendly people at Free Spirit Publishing.

cool
I found this to also be a very interesting book. I am glad I had the time to read this book. The author seems to know a lot about the disability(s)these kids have. I think a lot of kids should read this book. I hope the more books I read are just like this one.

good book
My son with ADHD loves this book.It lists things that only fellow kids with ADHD could understand and really makes them feel "normal" and okay.Gives tons of suggestions for helping themselves out on tasks they struggle with.

Great parent/child dialogue
I am a therapist involved with identifying kids with learning problems and assisting them and their families in dealing with their special needs. This little book has proved very useful in helping parents work with their child in acquiring skills to deal with teachers, other students and members of their own families. It frames AD/HD in a more positive light and offers practical strategies for answering questions that others ask and help the child themselves understand that the diagnosis of AD/HD is not "the end of the world!" It is more geared towards elementary age and uses artwork and reading level that appeals to this age group. The reasonable cost and small format makes distributing this book to all my clients possible. ... Read more

Book Description
As a professional working with all types of children on a daily basis, you know what a positive influence parents can have on a child's success in school and beyond. You also know how essential parental involvement is for children with attention deficit disorders, especially when the child's difficult behaviors controlsituations with his or her peers, siblings, and adults. Now you can give parents guidance and hope in dealing with their children through Power Parenting for Children with ADD/ADHD: A Practical Parent's Guide for Managing Difficult Behaviors. Written in clear, nontechnical language, this much-needed guide provides practical, real-life techniques and activities to help parents. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

helpful book!
i found this book to be so helpful in dealing with my 8 year old daughter who has been loosely diagnosed with ADD.

This book is a life saver
This book has a lot of practical tips and ideas for working with thechallenge of ADD/ADHD children of which I have two.There is a sectionthat helps you work with teachers and other people in your childs life.Ishared a lot of the information in this book with my children's teachersand even suggested to their principal that he have the teachers read thebook as I thought it would give them more insight into how to reach thesechildren.I recommend this book to anyone who has or deals with ADD/ADHDchildren.

Easy to read & just as easy to implement
This is the easy how to/step-by-step book that I have seen.We all love are children but dread making waves in already rough seas.Within days my house was a nicer place to be.I took notes as I read the book and used the notes as guidelines when I implemented a technique.I am purchasing this book for my cousin's son.I would recommend it to anyone working with ADD/ADHD children. ... Read more

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A parent's guide to effective techniques for combating the difficulties faced in raising a child with ADD/ADHD.

Affecting approximately five percent of the school-age population, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children. In her book, Laura Stevens offers a series of alternatives to the often-prescribed drugs, which have potential negative side effects.

Helping a child with ADD/ADHD can be a frustrating process that requires an understanding of the various biochemical and nutritional factors involved. This comprehensive guide offers the information parents need to recognize these factors. Included also are dietary suggestions and tips for avoiding allergens. ... Read more

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/twelve Effective Ways to Help your ADD/ADHD Child:Drug Free Alternatives for Attention -Deficit Disorders
Excellent condition.Received item promptly.

I wish I had this book 5 years ago!
This easy to read book helped us find a little peace in our lives. We implemented many things from this book with our ADHD son. We have been doing this diet for about three months now. I have never recommended any other ADHD book. This is the first. I am amazed at the difference. These were easy things to implement. The nice thing about this book is you can try one thing at a time or a lot. It is not overwhelming. Some things this book helped my son with are; he's much less hyperactive, sleeps better, eats better, less moody and fewer meltdowns. The stress level in our family is way down. Thank you Laura! My son enjoys the recipes in the book as well. Check out her website too!

Good Resource
This a good resource for people who are choosing not to use medication to help manage AD/HD. The book give a basic idea of what AD/HD is. It offers suggestions for natural ways to help with AD/HD such as changes in diet, toxin removal, biofeedback. etc. The suggestions in the book may also pertain to ADDults.

Solving the puzzle
Laura Stevens provides a much needed road map for parents seeking help for their children with ADHD.By providing step-by-step instructions, sound nutritional knowledge, excellent examples, problem-specific narratives, and good, common sense day-to-day practices (i.e.-recipes), she is eliminating the frustration in the search for answers for current and future parents of children with ADHD.This book provides the type of aid that only could have been given by someone who has had first hand experience in raising children with ADHD.Parents can now learn what to do directly from the book rather than waiting while much of the medical community is playing catch-up to scientific literature.

12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child
This book is superb in every respect.It's comprehensive, yet concise, well organized and reader-friendly.It contains information which parents cannot find elsewhere.

Stevens is a mother and highly educated professional who is now carrying out research at Purdue University on the critically important role of essential fatty acids on children with ADHD.

In this book she gives parents and professionals a step-by-step approach for helping children.In my opinion, this book will be a bestselling book for parents in the first decade of the 21st Century.

William G. Crook, M.D. Emeritus Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics ... Read more

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Blake Taylor's memoir, written when he was 17, offers, for the first time, a young person's account of what it's like to live and grow up with this common condition. Join Blake as he foils bullies, confronts unfair teachers, struggles with distraction and disorganization on exams, and goes sailing out-of-bounds and ends up with a boatload of spiders. It will be an inspiration and companion to the millions of others like him who must find a way to thrive with a different perspective than many of us.

The book features an introduction by psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, author of The Gift of ADHD, and a leading advocate for kids with ADHD.

Blake's mother first suspected he had ADHD when he, at only three years of age, tried to push his infant sister in her carrier off the kitchen table. As time went by, Blake developed a reputation for being hyperactive and impulsive. He launched rockets (accidentally) into neighbor's swimming pools and set off alarms in museums. Blake was diagnosed formally with ADHD when he was five years old. In this book, he tells about the next twelve years as he learns to live with both the good and bad sides of life with ADHD.

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Unquestioned Acceptance of Current ADHD Treatment Paradigm

I seriously question the wisdom of accepting the advice of a young man who has been medicated with potent psychotropic drugs from the age of 5 on.In fact, I consider it close to a miracle that Blake E. S. Taylor is doing as well as he is after his treatment history and attribute it to the support group and wealth he has had behind him from a young age.Many other children have not been so lucky and some have even lost their lives on Ritalin, Adderall and Strattera.Unfortunately his family and professional caregivers are as brainwashed as he is about the safety and efficacy of the treatments he has been given.At some point I hope Blake wakes up to the way in which his rights have been violated.How can a five year old give informed consent about a treatment that is being recommended for him?I have no doubt that Blake was developmentally different from a young age nor do I doubt that ADHD/ADD can be a useful rubric for discussing a set of behavioral symptoms.What I object to strenuously is recommending treatment with harmful stimulants and other psych drugs with no nod whatsoever to the ill understood mechanisms by which they work nor the long term harmful effects especially to growing children.I have no doubt that Blake's tics are the result of using Dexedrine and Adderall from the age of 5 onwards.What other effects are going to manifest themselves down the road as he continues this path of medication use?We will never know how Blake would have turned out had he never been medicated but it is unlikely he can stay on Strattera for the rest of his life without suffering ill effects of one kind or another.For all the children and parents who are eagerly reading this book for advice on what to do, please be forewarned that this is not the only alternative for dealing with these behavioral differences and it is one fraught with dangers.

A great resource!
I picked up this book and wanted my ADHD son to read it, thinking maybe it could give him some insight. I absolutely love this book! Blake does a great job giving a story, explaining why, and some things to do if someone finds this happening to them. It is an easy to understand and entertaining resource to help understand what someone with ADHD goes through.

Among Friends:ADHD and Family Friends
What a wonderful book this is for anyone diagnosed with ADHD or for anyone who lives with, works with or teaches a child with ADHD! As the friend in the book who first suggested that Blake be taken to a specialist and as a children's librarian I HAD to read the book. I was a little skeptical. Would I just feel it was wonderful simply because Blake's mother, Nadine, has been one of my closest friends since our freshman year at Vassar? This proved not to be true. I would be enthusiastic about the book whether I knew the family or not. I am also the mother of a son with ADHD who is now 27. We have experienced together the roller coaster ride of ADHD with it's highs and lows and the cruelty that is sometimes heaped on children with this "invisible disability" at school and from family and friends who do not understand that ADHD is a reason and not an excuse.

If you are a teen with ADHD or the parent or teacher of a child with ADHD do yourself a favor and read this book. Blake's writing style is sweet and vulnerable. Reading between the lines will both break your heart and give you hope. His descriptions of his parents and his grandparents were so wonderful that I could hear their voices in my mind as I read and had to laugh as it was so easy for me to envision his mother's reactions to some of the things he did. However, Blake's ideas at the end of each chapter are excellent advice and not to be missed. Blake has truly turned his disability into a gift. Read this book and you will undoubtedly agree.

Helpful with insight and suggestions
I think it is wonderful that Blake has come forward to tell his tale and we need more people to come out of the ADHD closet and tell theirs.

I applaud Blake's mother, who first suspected he had ADHD when he was only three years of age. She could have very easily thought that her child is okay -- just a bit hyper and wild. Some parents remain in denial or misunderstand the reality that their child could have something "wrong" with them, and such denial and misunderstandings can adversely affect the child's entire life.

Blake's book is good and will help many people with the suggestions provided in it. A simple word of caution: I just hope readers realize that Blake's life experiences are not the reality of all people with ADHD, and that the type of support one has wields an incredible influence on an individual's educational and personal success. There are also different levels of ADHD, which range from mild to severe. Many of us with ADHD have had very different experiences with varying support, depending on what is affordable and/or available.

ADHD and ME has a forward by the renowned author Dr. Lara Honos-Webb and she is considered one of the leading authorities on ADHD and Depression. The suggestions provided in ADHD and ME are helpful to parents and children coping with day to day life with ADHD. Recommended.

I am the author of:

One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD

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An important new book on an increasingly talked-about condition that affects more than 8 million American adults.

Contrary to popular belief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a kids' disorder. In fact, after depression, it is the most common psychiatric disorder, affecting more than 8 million American adults. With symptoms that include difficulty staying focused, paying attention, and getting things done, this chronic condition takes a toll on career achievement and personal relationships-but is treatable and manageable.

Dr. Lenard Adler, director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University Medical Center, presents the latest proven information on this widely misunderstood condition, revealing hidden warning signs, debunking common misconceptions, and offering information on getting an accurate diagnosis, along with treatment options that include cutting-edge medications and proven coping strategies.

Clear, concise, and filled with instructive stories of adults from various walks of life who have learned to manage their ADHD, Scattered Minds provides much-needed practical information for a growing number of adults who suspect or know they have problems staying focused and performing to their full potentia ... Read more

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There are better books around
Structure: Good, ADD friendly; I'll give it 4 out of 5

Language: Bit too stuffy for ADD audience. 3 stars for that language is generous.

Content: Very cursory.If you've already read an ADD book, any book, you may most probably not learn anything few from it.

What's missing: The author comes across very "alabaster".He doesn't connect with the reader well.Plus, I feel that something is missing in the way he understands ADD; I can't put a finger on it.On a generous day, like today, I would give him 3 out of 5, mostly bceause the book is so small.

What's good: Thin!

Much Better Choices Available Than This
There are much better books on adult ADD available than this one by Adler.They are (in no particular order):
1) Delivered From Distraction
2) Healing ADD by Amen
3) You Mean I'm Not Lazy Stupid or Crazy
4) Attention Deficit Disorder by Brown
5) When Too Much Isn't Enough by Wendy Richardson

Adler's book is so-so and I would put it at the bottom of my list of favorite ADD books. There are plenty of horrible analogies and he gets into details of biology that are unnecessary and hard for an ADDer to follow. The only redeeming feature was that it has the best and latest info on ADD meds that I have seen.

comprehensive, clear, and easy to read
This book offers must-know information about ADD in a very clear, concise, and easy-to-read format. I have recently diagnosed with ADD, and this book gave me a very informative introduction to what I am dealing with.

Excellent resource
This book is an excellent resource for learning about adult ADD.It is an easy read, not too long, and gets to the point in giving information describing ADD, how to get a diagnosis, and gives a good overview of medications that can help.

Finally, Somebody knows what they're talking about part 2
I bought this book at the same time I bought Delivered From Distraction. I read this book first because of it's focus on adults and medications which is what concerned me most. After my insurance company took away my name brand prescription, I began to take the generic which proved disastrous on many levels. Since that time I have struggled to find a medication that would be right for me and OK with my insurance company. Scattered Minds; Hope and Help... has given me all the information there is right now. I loaned this book to my doctor and we are working things out. Like the book says, "Just keep trying".That is what I am doing, only now, with more help than I've ever had before,thanks to this book. ... Read more

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Great Book
This was a very good book that gave several view points.I found it extremely helpful with understanding ADHD.

This book opened my eyes, I didn't know anything about adhd before
I recomend this book to parents and teachers alike, this book opens your eyes, it makes you understand why your child acts the way they do.

complete guide to all aspects of ADHD treatment
In my clinical practice Itreat and evaluate children and adults with ADHD. I always recommend this book to parents who have children with attention problems in order for them to get a complete objective overview of the disorder and the treatments that are available.
This book explains in simple language the current medical definition of ADHD and why you need a complete evaluation in order to receive an accurate diagnosis.It contains a thorough discussion of the treatment options available for the parents and child.It encourages parents to become the "case manager" of their child's treatment.In order to understand how and what treatment is best for your child you need to understand what the scientific research has shown works and does not work in treating this disorder. It is then possible to make educated choices for your child.
This book is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and they have done an excellent job in bringing a factual and complete guide for parents to understand ADHD.I recommend it as the first book to read when you are researching this problem.

2005 Writers Notes Book Award
If you think you know everything about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then you should still check out this comprehensive book from the American Academy of Pedia-trics. It's not only a diagnostic and treat-ment reference-covering the myriad of symptoms and heal-ing approaches (i.e. parenting, schooling, behavior therapy, medications, and even experimental techniques)-it also runs the spectrum of services and options available from preschool through college years. Even the most veteran ADHD parent will discover some new avenue to assist their child in growth and societal assimilation.

With vital and meticulous accuracy
Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics without commercial involvement of any kind, ADHD: A Complete And Authoritative Guide is a "must-have" reference and resource for parents addressing the phenomenon of Attention- Defecit Disorder with Hyperactivity in children. Chapters address identification and diagnosis, commonly coexisting conditions, treatment options, the role of medications, behavior therapy, helping one's ADHD child succeed in school, unproven treatments for ADHD, and much more. A disclaimer warns that the vital information in ADHD: A Complete And Authoritative Guide is meant as a supplement for a physician's diagnosis and recommendations, not a replacement, yet its vital and meticulous accuracy and tested methodologies are a blessing to anyone involved in the raising or care of ADHD children. ... Read more

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Sound advice for parents whose kids have trouble concentrating
According 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.
Jeff Strong (Lamy, NM), an adult living with ADD, is President of the REI Institute, a music-medicine research center focusing on people with neuro-developmental disabilities, including those with ADD/ADHD. Michael O. Flanagan, MD (Lamy, NM), is the director of several ADD clinics in New Mexico. ... Read more

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ADD & ADHD for Dummies
Excellent resource, easy to read and understand. I highly recommend this book as a grandparent of a child with ADD and as a health professional!

Surprisingly thorough and good read
I was reluctant to pick up a book with "for Dummies" in the title because I do not believe that I am a dummy!However, a lot of the books on ADHD that I found either focused too much on ADHD in childhood or had too many long anecdotes/ case studies.This book was an excellent introduction to ADHD.It took the disorder seriously and laid out every aspect on diagnosis, treatment, familial issues, etc. in a simple manner.The information provided was eye-opening, and the book was full of details that showed the depth of this disorder.This book never gave the impression that ADHD is just a collection of undesirable behaviors or laziness or what have you.It's a terrific reference book. ... Read more

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Adults with ADD struggle to fit into a world that doesn't always fit them. In Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD, Jennifer Koretsky explores the ways in which Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder can be both challenging and rewarding for adults, and reveals why this difference offers a remarkable advantage. Using her own personal experiences and inspirational stories from her clients, the author explores "The 5 Essential Skills for Managing Adult ADD" - from breaking the cycle of overwhelm to taking control of space and time. This revolutionary book doesn't just talk about the skills; it provides a roadmap to success. The author's unique voice and casual style make her a maverick who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Packed with informative strategies and sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor, Odd One Out is an indispensable guide that offers not just solutions, but inspiration and motivation for adults with ADD who want to live happily and successfully by breaking the rules. ... Read more

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Best book I have read on adult add!!
Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD
Absolutely the best book I have read on dealing with Adult Add and all the ups and downs and little perks we all have. Jennifer gave me great hope and encouragement for the future in all ways...I would highly highly recommend this book to others struggling with this disorder...

Direct, focused and right on track
I read this book in one sitting and found it to be very appealing yet simple and to the point.Jennifer has a way of clearly communicating the symptoms while encouraging useful solutions.Along the way she clearly identifies the obstacles that often contribute to ADHDers accomplishing goals.I liked her style and straight forward approach with little nonsense.

Rules for Rule Breaking
For those with ADD, Jennifer Koretsky offers solutions in "Odd One Out" for living with the challenges of ADD.Embracing simplicity, breaking the cycle of overwhelm and better organization through planning the time to plan are straight forward concepts the reader can put into action immediately for results.

For ADD outsiders, maverick Koretsky offers a glimpse into life within the world of ADD for better understanding and communication.Not exclusive advice for only those with ADD, her principles for simplification for a happier life are good reading for all.

Absolutely worthwhile
This book is clearly written from and for the perspective of an extroverted, upwardly mobile class of people living with adult AD(H)D. For those who have suffered from more than being late to business meetings and having a messy desk, it falls a little short. While the author shows some keen insights on what we commonly deal with, she often speaks and writes as though it manifests in the same way in all people. Spelling errors and murky phrasing suggest that more careful editing was needed, but it gave it an "ADD moments" charm for me.

That said, I expect that any adult with AD(H)D will find validation, helpful suggestions, and an uncommon candor for the BS we often encounter in society. Few others have touched on the intense guilt and shame that often cripple people with AD(H)D to the extent Koretsky has.

Takes One to Know One
For you Adult ADDers:

A great person-to-person conversation of a book. Get it! Jen Koretsky "gets it" and has really practical insights and advice that go beyond "Driven" and "Delivered".Wanna break out? Wanna get past all the stuff that keeps you from being who you want to be?Get the book. Easy read, low stress, high value.Go on, Add to Cart.You won't regret it!!!

For The Rest Of Us:

"How to Be Happy and Successful By Breaking The Rules..." No, Odd One Out isn't for anarchists. Or even for Counter-Culture Rock 'n Rollers.In this case, Koretsky is talking about the sometimes implied, sometimes imposed rules that folks with ADHD tend to follow and, as a result, limit their personal and professional potential.Know someone who struggles with Adult ADHD?This is a great resource for them. A great gift. Hey, a useful book they'll actually read!!! How can you go wrong? ... Read more

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Is your child:
Easily distracted?
Finding listening and concentrating difficult?
Unable to complete assignments?

If this describes your child, he could be one of the nearly 2 million children in America with ADD/ADHD. If you're looking for the facts ab