Empowering Youth with ADHD


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Unveiling a powerful and proven methodology for teens and young adults with ADHD, this guidebook offers complete instruction for professionals and parents on what ADHD coaching for young people is and how it can dramatically improve the lives of the afflicted. A groundbreaking approach, this handbook discusses powerful intervention practices to help youths with ADHD break through barriers and succeed in their lives. The thorough, hands-on guidance makes for an ideal resource for all individuals interested in learning more about coaching young people with ADHD--including life coaches interested in expanding their practices to a new market; academic tutors and personal organizers wondering if they would like to become trained as an ADHD coach; and therapists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians confused about what ADHD coaches do.




The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD


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Have you ever been told you are chatty or fidgety at school? Do you have a constantly whirring mind? Do you 'tune out' and daydream or find it hard to pay attention? ADHD can impact your life in many ways. This positive, self-affirming guide will increase your knowledge about ADHD and empower you in your daily life. The chapters are full of tips, tricks and life hacks so you can better manage your time, harness your creativity, energy and enthusiasm, and make more time for fun! Reflection activities and quizzes will help you better understand yourself and learn strategies on how to manage the intense emotions of rejection sensitivity. You'll learn the fundamentals of great self-care and how to look forward to life beyond school. Learn how ADHD brains work, and tricky concepts like executive functioning. Quick chapter summaries let you pick which sections are most relevant to you right now, and the strategies and visuals are designed for ADHD brains and can be used with support from parents, mentors or teachers. The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD gives you all you need to build on your strengths and overcome challenges to fully embrace who you are and live your best life.




ADHD EMPOWERMENT FOR TEENS


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"ADHD EMPOWERMENT FOR TEENS" is a transformative guide that speaks directly to teenagers navigating the complexities of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This insightful book is more than just a source of information; it's a roadmap to self-discovery and personal triumph. The journey begins with "Understanding Your ADHD Diagnosis," where teens are invited to explore what ADHD means, breaking down misconceptions and laying a foundation of knowledge to build upon. This chapter provides compassionate insight, ensuring teens feel understood and not alone. As the narrative progresses to "Creating an ADHD-Friendly Environment," readers learn how to craft their surroundings to support their unique needs, fostering a space where they can thrive and minimize the challenges of ADHD. The book continues with "Executive Functioning Skills Training," delving into strategies to enhance cognitive skills such as working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control-vital tools for anyone with ADHD. "Managing Time and Staying Organized" addresses a common hurdle for teens with ADHD. This section offers practical advice on keeping life structured in a way that feels natural and manageable. In "Boosting Academic Performance," the book shifts focus to school success, providing tips and techniques for overcoming obstacles and excelling in an academic environment. "Thriving with ADHD at School" extends this theme, focusing specifically on how to navigate the school system, from interacting with teachers to advocating for oneself. Health takes center stage in "ADHD Care for Improved Physical Health," emphasizing the importance of physical well-being and its impact on ADHD symptoms. "Building Emotional Resilience" equips teens with the tools to handle emotional ups and downs, fostering strength and stability in the face of adversity. As teens look to the future, "Setting Goals and Planning for Your Future" helps them envision a path forward, teaching the art of setting achievable goals and outlining steps to realize their dreams. Finally, "Thriving as an Empowered Teen with ADHD" wraps up the book with a message of hope and empowerment. It reinforces the idea that ADHD does not define a person, but it can be a part of what makes them exceptional. "ADHD EMPOWERMENT FOR TEENS" is more than a book; it's a companion for the teenage years, encouraging growth, understanding, and empowerment for those with ADHD.




The ADHD Empowerment Guide


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Rated one of the "Best ADHD Books of All Time" by Book Authority The ADHD Empowerment Guide is different from other parenting ADHD books because it helps parents identify and build upon their child's strengths and natural talents in order to develop a specific plan to unlock their child's potential. Parents are invited to complete two easy-to-follow questionnaires to identify their child's natural abilities, as well as determine key characteristics in their child that research has shown to help children with ADHD succeed in life. These characteristics include emotional control, integrity, grit, resiliency, resourcefulness, organization, motivation, school fit, support systems, and productive use of technology. Using the practical strategies presented, strength-building activities, and the information learned from the questionnaires, parents can develop a success plan that will unlock their child's potential and build a positive outlook on the journey of raising a child with ADHD. The authors, two professionals who have “been there and done that” with their own children with ADHD, illustrate their strategies and content by highlighting successful people with ADHD who excelled in various areas and share some of their success secrets to raising a successful child with ADHD.




What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew


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'Wonderfully written, infused with positive energy and solid information. All parents of children who have ADHD should buy it' - Edward Hallowell, MD What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD—and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed. Topics include: Setting mutual goals that foster cooperation Easing academic struggles Tackling everyday challenges, from tantrums and backtalk to staying organized, building friendships, and more. With useful exercises and easy-to-remember techniques, you'll discover a variety of practical strategies that really work, creating positive change that will last a lifetime.




Parenting ADHD Now!


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"An empathetic, personal and practical approach for parents craving relief from the wide-ranging childhood impact of ADHD." —Mark Bertin, M.D., author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD Parents: This book is for you. Most of us need help to overcome the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD. Watching your bright, vibrant child struggle with ADHD can make you feel helpless, especially when you don't have the tools to help them succeed. There is a great deal of help available for children with ADHD, but there simply aren't enough resources for parents of ADHD children—and you need support just as much as your child. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes that frustration, blame, and anger are common in families with ADHD children. Children with ADHD need guidance and understanding from parents to reach their full potential. Yet it can feel impossible to manage the challenges you experience as a parent in order to be the support your child needs. Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus are ADHD coaches, educators, and the cofounders of ImpactADHD. They started off just like you, feeling frustrated and lost about how to help their ADHD children—and how to take care of themselves as well. Since that time, they have become national leaders in the world of ADHD, representatives of the voice of parents, and the go-to experts for parenting children with ADHD. They have successfully armed thousands of parents with the tools they need to help themselves and their children with ADHD. In Parenting ADHD Now! Diane and Elaine combine their practical know-how and professional expertise to offer immediate, actionable strategies you can use to guide and support your ADHD child compassionately and effectively. The material presented in this book is grounded in three main concepts: Apply the Coach-Approach to Parenting – This unique method gives you permission to pay attention to yourself, build up your own confidence and self-esteem, and apply these tools when working with your child with ADHD. Use Real, Practical Strategies – Learn to effectively navigate the complex terrain of ADHD, confidently minimize ADHD-related stress in your family, and foster your child's independence. Focus on the Parent – This is not about "fixing" your ADHD child. This is about shifting your focus inward and empowering yourself so that you can empower your child as they navigate life with ADHD. You can dramatically improve life for your child with ADHD. With Parenting ADHD Now! you will learn to set healthy limits, find compassion and acceptance, change your habits, laugh instead of cry, understand instead of yell, and thrive instead of just survive.




Nowhere to Hide


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A new approach to help kids with ADHD and LD succeed in and outside the classroom This groundbreaking book addresses the consequences of the unabated stress associated with Learning disabilities and ADHD and the toxic, deleterious impact of this stress on kids' academic learning, social skills, behavior, and efficient brain functioning. Schultz draws upon three decades of work as a neuropsychologist, teacher educator, and school consultant to address this gap. This book can help change the way parents and teachers think about why kids with LD and ADHD find school and homework so toxic. It will also offer an abundant supply of practical, understandable strategies that have been shown to reduce stress at school and at home. Offers a new way to look at why kids with ADHD/LD struggle at school Provides effective strategies to reduce stress in kids with ADHD and LD Includes helpful rating scales, checklists, and printable charts to use at school and home This important resource is written by a faculty member of Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry and former classroom teacher.




Understanding Girls with AD/HD


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A ground-breaking book on the needs and issues of girls with attentional problems: why they are often undiagnosed, how they are different from boys, and what their special needs are in school, in their social world and at home. Age-related checklists from pre-school to high school help parents and professionals better identify and help girls with AD/HD.




Parenting Teenagers with ADHD


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Effective communication, documentation, and preventive measures are essential for successful advocacy. The first step in empowering your adolescent to address their problems and stand out for themselves is to help them develop their self-advocacy skills. They should also seek outside help when it's required. Keep a positive attitude, recognize your accomplishments, and show fortitude in the face of setbacks. To create an environment where your teenager may get the resources, support, and accommodations they need to succeed, it is imperative that you engage in advocacy work. Explore the fascinating world of "EMPOWERING TEENS WITH ADHD FOR SUCCESS," an enlightening and uplifting look at the lives of teenagers navigating the complexities of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This ground-breaking book combines educational concepts, original viewpoints, and a passionate approach to help adolescents with ADHD realize their full potential and thrive in all facets of their life. This book takes you on a transforming journey by solving the riddles of ADHD in adolescence and illuminating the incredible abilities and untapped potential these teens have. It does this by drawing on the most recent research and practical advice. Each chapter is a step towards realizing the potential that lies inside, from comprehending the effects of ADHD on their everyday life to identifying the particular problems they confront. "EMPOWERING TEENS WITH ADHD FOR SUCCESS" welcomes the vivacious spirits of these kids with love and understanding, urging them to accept their special talents and handle their emotions with fortitude. It offers priceless advice on encouraging self-control and emotional management, establishing secure surroundings, and developing the link between parents and teenagers. You will learn practical methods for fostering executive functioning abilities, encouraging concentration and attention, and improving study habits as you immerse yourself in the pages. But this book offers more than simply academic assistance. It dives into the subject of emotional health, including coping mechanisms for emotional outbursts, understanding of anxiety and depression, and suggestions for developing resilience in the face of obstacles. It encourages open communication, promotes a positive self-image, and recognizes all successes, no matter how minor, making ADHD-affected youth feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Additionally, "EMPOWERING TEENS WITH ADHD FOR SUCCESS" offers helpful guidance on how to get accommodations and tailored education plans. It also emphasizes the value of cooperation with instructors and schools. It enables kids to picture a future full of opportunities by examining job choices and college alternatives. Additionally, it provides a vital road map for families looking for direction and connection thanks to its extensive appendix of resources, which range from ADHD support groups to professional services and treatments. "EMPOWERING TEENS WITH ADHD FOR SUCCESS" will capture your heart and mind whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver while providing a lifeline of support and understanding. It serves as a source of information, an agent of change, and a ray of hope. Join us on this amazing trip and see how teens with ADHD may develop when we accept their enormous potential. Let's help them find their inner strength and open the door to a future that is rich with achievement, satisfaction, and limitless opportunity.




Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls


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Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path--especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be "perfect"--and for those with ADHD, it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond, while nurturing her confidence and self-worth.