What your ADHD child wishes you knew : working together to empower kids for success in school and life
by Saline, Sharon (Author)
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 pra... Full description
- 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.