ADHD Activity Book For My Roller Coaster Brain: ADHD Workbook For Kids Age 10-16


Book Description

ADHD in kids 10-16 can be challenging at times. But did you know that ADHD also comes with many unique strengths and qualities? This book is different from other books about ADHD. It does more than just focus on the challenges. Instead, it celebrates the strengths and talents of children with ADHD. It also provides ADHD organization tips for kids, ADHD executive functioning skills, and ADHD motivation strategies for kids to manage symptoms and succeed in school, social interactions, and everyday life. This ADHD school must-have highlights the strengths of ADHD, positive thinking, and action-oriented learning for ADHD, and helps develop ADHD coping skills and ADHD success strategies for kids aged 10-16. Through Kelvin's fun and engaging story, activities, and illustrations, this ADHD picture activity book will help children to: Understand and appreciate their unique ADHD brain Develop strategies for managing their symptoms and challenges Celebrate their strengths and talents Build confidence and self-esteem Key Features: Action-oriented learning: Provides specific, ADHD planner tips and ADHD mindfulness activities for kids that can be used to build their ADHD organization skills and succeed in school, social interactions, and everyday life Skill-building exercises: Offers time management skills, focus-building skills, memory-boosting exercises, social skills, strengths discovery and self-improvement skills, and routines building skills Self-esteem building skills: Emphasizes the positive aspects of ADHD and celebrates the strengths and qualities of individuals with the condition Situational learning and scenario building: Creates relatable characters and situations that children with ADHD can identify with Uses age-appropriate language and explanations that are easy for children to understand, avoiding overly medical or clinical jargon What kids will learn: Empowerment: The book emphasizes that ADHD is not a bad thing. It is simply a different way of thinking and learning. The book helps children feel empowered to embrace their ADHD brains and use their unique strengths to succeed. Self-esteem: This ADHD self-esteem workbook helps children understand their ADHD brains and how they work. This knowledge helps children develop strategies for managing their ADHD and thriving in school and in life. ADHD coping skills for kids: The book teaches children positive coping mechanisms to deal with their daily challenges. For example, the book teaches children how to self-regulate, stay organized, and manage their time. Executive functioning and Social-emotional learning: This is an ADHD book for kids to understand executive functional and common social-emotional challenges faced by children with ADHD, such as difficulty making friends, managing emotions, and following directions.




ADHD Activity Book For My Roller Coaster Brain


Book Description

ADHD in kids 10-16 can be challenging at times. But did you know that ADHD also comes with many unique strengths and qualities? This book is different from other books about ADHD. It does more than just focus on the challenges. Instead, it celebrates the strengths and talents of children with ADHD. It also provides ADHD organization tips for kids, ADHD executive functioning skills, and ADHD motivation strategies for kids to manage symptoms and succeed in school, social interactions, and everyday life. This ADHD school must-have highlights the strengths of ADHD, positive thinking, and action-oriented learning for ADHD, and helps develop ADHD coping skills and ADHD success strategies for kids aged 10-16. Through Kelvin's fun and engaging story, activities, and illustrations, this ADHD picture activity book will help children to: Understand and appreciate their unique ADHD brain Develop strategies for managing their symptoms and challenges Celebrate their strengths and talents Build confidence and self-esteem Key Features: Action-oriented learning: Provides specific, ADHD planner tips and ADHD mindfulness activities for kids that can be used to build their ADHD organization skills and succeed in school, social interactions, and everyday life Skill-building exercises: Offers time management skills, focus-building skills, memory-boosting exercises, social skills, strengths discovery and self-improvement skills, and routines building skills Self-esteem building skills: Emphasizes the positive aspects of ADHD and celebrates the strengths and qualities of individuals with the condition Situational learning and scenario building: Creates relatable characters and situations that children with ADHD can identify with Uses age-appropriate language and explanations that are easy for children to understand, avoiding overly medical or clinical jargon




Mood Flip Book


Book Description

This simple tool children as well as parents and therapists helps youngsters identify their feelings, then engage their wise owl mind to accept or cope with intense or difficult emotions. On these pages, facial expressions depict a range of feelings and moods--from happy to sad, friendly to shy, hopeful to angry, and more--that can be matched to the child's current state of being. On the back of each card different strategies relevant to the card's particular feeling or mood are suggested, including asking for help, deep breathing, talking about feelings, finding a quiet place to calm down, and asking for a turn. 48 laminated pages. 6-1/2 wide x 7-3/4 high (16.5 cm wide x 19.7 cm high). Wire-o binding with built-in accordion stand.




Six Super Skills for Executive Functioning


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6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals! Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel “scattered” or unorganized? You’re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused—in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track. In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful “super skills” to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include: Focusing on the positive Goal setting Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks Motivational enhancement Emotional regulation: dealing with “big” feelings Managing attention Once you learn and practice these skills, you’ll feel empowered to conquer any task—no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?




Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD


Book Description

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach has been revised, updated, and expanded for this second edition and remains the definitive book for clinicians seeking to treat adults with ADHD. Clinicians will continue to benefit from the presentation of an evidence-supported treatment approach for adults with ADHD that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy adapted for this challenging clinical population. The updated edition of the book offers new and expanded case examples, and the authors emphasize more detailed, clinician-friendly "how to" instructions for the delivery of specific interventions for adult patients with ADHD. Understanding that most adults with ADHD say, "I know exactly what I need to do, but I just cannot make myself do it," the book pays special attention to the use of implementation strategies to help patients carry out the necessary coping skills to achieve improvements in functioning and well-being in their daily lives. In addition to providing an outline of their treatment approach, Drs. Ramsay and Rostain provide an up-to-date review of the current scientific understanding of the etiology, developmental course, and life outcomes of adults with ADHD as well as the components of an thorough diagnostic evaluation. As an added clinical resource, Drs. Ramsay and Rostain have also produced a companion patient handbook written for adults with ADHD, The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out, which clinicians can use with their patients.




The Anxiety Workbook for Teens


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From managing social media stress to dealing with pandemics and other events beyond your control, this fully revised and updated edition of The Anxiety Workbook for Teens has the tools you need to put anxiety in its place. In our increasingly uncertain world, there are plenty of reasons for anyone to feel anxious. And as a teen, you’re also dealing with academic stress, social and societal pressures, and massive changes taking place in your body, brain, and emotions. The good news is that there are a lot of effective techniques you can use—both on your own and with the help of a therapist or counselor—to reduce your feelings of anxiety and keep them from taking over your life. Now fully revised and updated, this second edition of The Anxiety Workbook for Teens provides the most up-to-date strategies for calming fear, anxiety, and worry, so you can reach your goals and be your best. You’ll find new skills to help you handle school pressures and social media overload, develop a positive self-image, recognize your anxious thoughts, and stay calm in times of extreme uncertainty. The workbook also includes resources for seeking additional help and support if you need it. While working through the activities in this book, you’ll find tons of ways to help you manage your anxiety. Some of the activities may seem unusual at first. You may be asked to try doing things that are very new to you. Just remember—these are tools, intended for you to carry with you and use over and over throughout your life. The more you practice using them, the better you will become at managing anxiety. If you’re ready to change your life for the better and get your anxiety under control, this workbook can help you start today. In these increasingly challenging times, teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.




Is it You, Me, Or Adult A.D.D.?


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Everyone involved with AD/HD will find the information in this book invaluable, especially people with AD/HD and couples therapists, who often mistake AD/HD for communication problems or personality differences. Meticulously researched and presented with empathy and humor, _Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?_ offers the latest information from top experts, who explain the science and proven protocols for reducing AD/HD's most challenging symptoms. Real-life details come from the partners themselves, who share their stories with touching candor yet plenty of humor.




Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury


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A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion. Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion— or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)— can cause chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS). Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers.




Taking Charge of ADHD


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Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they do--and provides practical steps to help them live up to their potential. Readers learn how to find the right professional help, get needed support at school, and manage challenging behavior using proven techniques. Packed with realistic stories and problem-solving ideas, this empathic guide is solidly grounded in science. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, and much more. Purchasers can download and print several practical tools.




Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Book Description

This comprehensive new issue of Clinics in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry explores the hugely important and ever-changing topic of ADHD. Guest Editors Luis Rohde and Stephen Faraone focus on such timely topics as Neurobiology of ADHD, Frontiers Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder, Psychosocial Interventions, and Psychopharmacological Interventions. This is a must-have reference for any clinician dealing with young patients.