Putting on the brakes : understanding and taking control of your ADD or ADHD
Summary
Self-help guide and resource for preteens with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Includes strategies to manage disorder and practical ways to improve organization, focus, studying, and homework skills. Also tips for making friends, controlling emoti... Full description
Summary: |
Self-help guide and resource for preteens with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Includes strategies to manage disorder and practical ways to improve organization, focus, studying, and homework skills. Also tips for making friends, controlling emotions, and being healthy. |
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Physical Description: |
112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-110). |
ISBN: |
9781433811340 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781433811357 (hardback : alk. paper) 1433811340 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1433811359 (hardback : alk. paper) |
Author Notes: |
Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a developmental paediatrician in Washington, DC. Dr. Quinn is a well-known international speaker and conducts workshops nationwide about ADHD, and has authored several best-selling and ground breaking books on ADHD including Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD and with co-author Theresa Maitland, PhD, Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen With ADHD or LD for College and On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens With ADHD/LD. In 2000, Dr. Quinn received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award. |