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THE
PARENT COACH
Dr.
Steven Richfield provides articles on many different aspects of raising a child
with ADHD.
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and your children's rights in the educational system.
PARENTS
TALK
A mother is trying to help her teenage son learn anger management.
MOTIVATION
TIPS
Five great ideas for motivation, including The Shoe Race, Trading Places
and more.
ORGANIZATION
TIPS
Organize your child at home, and maybe find some tips that will help you
as well.
ADHD
IN THE NEWS
Headlines about ADHD, Learning Disability and Mental Disorders
Study on ADD and TV
The recent study published on watching television between the ages of one and
three and the possible link to ADD/ADHD did not take many considerations into
account. The author of the study even admits that he cannot conclude that
television watching and ADD/ADHD are linked.
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Children's Books
My Brother's A World Class Pain
by Michael Gordon, PhD
Children with siblings with ADD/ADHD are often confused over the amount of attention the child with ADHD receives. Many times they begin to feel that the sibling is getting special treatment and is more important to the parents. It can leave them feeling left out and unloved. This book helps children to understand what is going on within their family and how they can help.
The book is very realistic, describing real life situations in comical and inspiring ways. Younger children can understand and accept the dynamics within the household more easily and it can open up wonderful discussions with your child on what exactly is ADD and why a child may be behaving in a certain way.
It is written in a very easy to read and helps you to find the humor in many situations that might otherwise be stressful.
This book is highly recommended for anyone with a child that does not have ADD and a child that does.
For more information on this book, or others written by Michael Gordon, PhD, click here.
review submitted by George Bailey Jr.
I Would If I Could
A Teenagers Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
by Michael Gordon, PhD
Wow, finally a book all about me. If the name had been Derek, I would have thought someone just sat around a watched me for a few days and then wrote everything down. When you have ADHD, sometimes you just think you are the only person that feels this frustrated and hyper. You don't think that anyone else could possibly understand. But, after reading this book, I know that there are many other kids out there feeling just like me.
I think this book is great and would recommend it to all the other kids out there with ADHD.
review submitted by
Derek Harris, age 16
For more information on this book, or others written by Michael Gordon, PhD, click here.
Being In Control
by Jason Alster
This book provides some positive relaxation techniques to help in calming a hyperactive child. These ideas can be done without cost to the parent. One idea was in making a "water bag" to hold and squeeze to relieve tension.
These techniques are natural ways for calming a child (without medication). The book also has tips for passing exams and getting along with others.
The book is geared toward elementary aged children and helps in teaching children ways that they can use on their own. Includes a checklist and diploma in the back of the book.
review submitted by
George Bailey, father of child with ADHD
This book can be purchased at Amazon.com