The ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, & Self-control

Description

All kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) want to manage their symptoms in order to get along better with others, build confidence, and succeed in school, but most don't have the skills they need to get their impulsive behavior under control. The ADHD Workbook for Kids offers a simple way to help children with ADHD learn these critical skills in just ten minutes a day. This workbook includes more than forty activities for kids developed by child psychologist Lawrence Shapiro that can help your child with ADHD handle everyday tasks, make friends, and build self-esteem while he or she learns to overcome the most challenging aspects of the disorder. Alone or with your help, your child can complete one ten-minute activity each day to learn how to make good decisions and discover easy techniques for staying focused when it's time to pay attention. Includes activities to help your child: Become a good listener and a good friend Make school easier and more fun Recognize his or her special gifts and build self-esteem Practice planning ahead and learn responsibility

Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, is an internationally known child psychologist and parenting expert in Norwalk, CT. He has written over fifty books for parents, children, and mental health professionals.

"The activities offered in The ADHD Workbook for Kids are an excellent resource for children, parents, and teachers alike. The workbook covers a wide variety of topics that affect children with ADHD, including school performance, social skills, and self-esteem. The activities in the workbook are written in a fun, easy-to-read format that is ideal for children with attention and impulsivity issues." --Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., author of 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD, Making the Grade with ADD, and ADD and Your Money