Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hallowell M.D., Edward M.

Ratey M.D., John J.

Mental Health

VINTAGE

Raising an Autistic Girl: Modern ASD Strategies for Successful Parenting: Help Your Child Succeed in a Neurotypical World for a Life of Success on the Spectrum (5–11-year-olds)

Help your child hone her skills to achieve her goals, boost her self-esteem, and show her the power of unconditional love. There are so many myths surrounding Autism... including the myth that all Autistic people find it hard to make eye contact, establish friendships, or excel at subjects requiring linguistic skills. If you have an Autistic daughter, then your own experience has already served to bust a myriad of misconceptions. You know, for instance, that Autistic girls can be chatty, have a big group of friends, and have fascinating special interests ranging from animals to arts and the media. For too many years, Autism in children has been viewed from a male-centered lens. Many girls are misdiagnosed with everything from BPD to multiple personality disorder-which creates great confusion for families and stops girls from receiving the right therapies early on. A failure to diagnose Autistic girls can also result in forced "masking,"-which occurs when girls are forced to hide who they are just to fit in. This book, written by an Autistic teacher and mom, gives parents all the resources they need to spot the signs of Autism in girls so they can opt for diagnosis if they wish and make the best decisions regarding treatments. It aims to help the world adapt to the child instead of the other way around. It is a celebration of the unique way that Autistic girls see and process life and the creative ways they communicate and express themselves. In this book, you will discover: <ul><li>Exactly what Autism is, how it affects skills like language and learning, and how it can look significantly different in girls than in boys</li><li>The pros and cons of early diagnosis-plus concurrent conditions that many Autistic girls face</li><li>The reason Autistic girls have sensory issues and all the powerful techniques you can use to reduce sensory overwhelm-including tips to boost vagal tone</li><li>Supporting your child's learning process-how to make learning fun and why supporting special interests is vital for her self-esteem and enjoyment</li><li>How Autism affects communication and how you can create a language-rich environment, plus proven speech therapy activities you can try at home</li><li>Specialized coping strategies, calming tools, and exercises to boost your daughter's emotional well-being</li><li>How to expand your daughter's opportunities to make friends-while prioritizing her specific wants and needs (not everybody needs a large friendship group to feel connected)</li><li>How to design Autistic-friendly sensory spaces in your home</li><li>Why an accepting mindset is the most powerful tool against stigma and biases</li><li>A bonus chapter on top professionals and current treatments that can support learning, sensory needs, and social skills</li></ul>And much more. Even if you already have a qualified and wonderful team, this book will empower you as a parent, highlighting the misconceptions to watch out for and presenting you with the latest research on approaches that work.Nobody knows your child better than you. Get ready to be their strongest and most effective advocate. Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now.

Parenting & Relationships

Eberstadt, Taylor

Parenting

Taylor Eberstadt

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world. This positive, straightforward reference book offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day. Freshly updated, the content reflects changes in the understanding of ASD since the book was first released, including clarification that Asperger's syndrome is no longer a specific diagnosis and what this means for readers. The book also features new stories of young people with autism and an added chapter, "Tech Talk." Some children with ASD are gifted; others struggle academically. Some are more introverted, while others want to be social. Some get "stuck" on things, have intense interests, or experience repeated motor movements like flapping or pacing ("stims").The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder covers all of these areas, with an emphasis on helping children gain new self-understanding and self-acceptance. Meant to be read with a parent, the book addresses questions ("What is ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, staying safe and smart online, making and keeping friends, and succeeding in school. Body and brain basics highlight symptom management, exercise, diet, hygiene, relaxation, sleep, and toileting. Emphasis is placed on helping kids handle intense emotions and behaviors and get support from family and their team of helpers when needed. The book includes stories from real kids, fact boxes, helpful checklists, and resources. Sections for parents offer additional information. Survival Guides for Kids Helping Kids Help Themselves® Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing. &nbsp;

The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (And Their Parents) (Survival Guides for Kids)

Verdick, Elizabeth

Reeve, Elizabeth

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Free Spirit Publishing

It's not easy to have a brother or sister with ADHD. This book makes it easier-for siblings and for their parents or caregivers. "Brilliant Unique ...a concise, user-friendly, reliable, and practical manual that parents can use with their children. This hugely needed book fills a tremendous gap." -Edward Hallowell, M.D., co-author of Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction Siblings of kids with ADHD often feel: <ul><li>Frustrated by frequent family arguments.</li><li>Burdened to be the "good, understanding" child.</li><li>Saddened by family conflict.</li><li>Resentful of parental attention given to the sibling with ADHD.</li></ul>The ADHD Sibling Challenge, a book by child psychiatrist and former Harvard Medical School instructor Barton S. Herskovitz, MD is for kids and parents, working together. Using stories and exercises, kids learn to identify and manage their feelings about the challenges of living with a sibling with ADHD. Kids learn new coping skills to more effectively navigate the family environment. Exploring this book together strengthens your relationship with your child, helps you understand your non-ADHD child's needs, and gives you tools to help them feel understood and supported. Parents, The ADHD Sibling Challenge can help you support ALL of your children, with or without ADHD. learn how to support ALL of your children, with or without ADHD. Don't wait, order your copy today.

The ADHD Sibling Challenge: How to Thrive When Your Brother or Sister Has ADHD. An Interactive Family Guide

Herskovitz MD, Barton S

Self-Help

Great Island Press

How to Parent Children with ADHD: 48 Techniques & Strategies to Understand and Support Your Neurodivergent Child. Manage and Improve Your Kid’s Emotional Regulation, Focus, and Self-Control

Laine, Krissa

Parent Path Press

Millones de personas son conscientes de que pueden tener problemas en el colegio, en el trabajo o en sus relaciones sociales si no se concentran, se sientan con tranquilidad y terminan lo que han empezado. Y, sobre todo, si no se organizan. Pero, en el caso de muchos de ellos, lo que aparentemente es una cuestión de autodisciplina, en realidad es un problema neurológico innato: el TDA, o trastorno por déficit de atención. A través de historias en las que relatan las experiencias de sus pacientes, tanto adultos como niños, los doctores Hallowell y Ratey muestran las variadas formas en que el TDA se puede manifestar -desde el carácter hiperactivo provocado por un estímulo concreto hasta la falta de atención motivada por la tendencia a fantasear en exceso- y la espectacular transformación que puede derivarse de un diagnóstico y un tratamiento precisos. Al mismo tiempo, explican en qué casos y de qué manera la medicación puede resultar útil. Ambos autores han padecido el TDA, y por eso sus consejos sobre técnicas efectivas de modificación del comportamiento para superar el síndrome están ilustrados con sus experiencias personales. Tras reconocer que el impacto del TDA en las familias y en los cónyuges de quienes lo sufren puede llegar a ser insoportable, los doctores Hallowell y Ratey también ofrecen soluciones concretas para las personas próximas a las pacientes, incluyendo profesores y terapeutas. Este libro, así, proporciona un esclarecedor análisis de un problema que hasta hace muy poco no había sido convenientemente identificado. Se trata de una obra dirigida a cualquier persona interesada en el funcionamiento de la mente humana.

TDA: controlando la hiperactividad: Cómo superar el déficit de atención con hiperactividad (ADHD) desdes la infancia hasta la edad adulta (Spanish Edition)

Hallowell, Edward M.

Ratey, John

Relationships

Ediciones Paidós

ADHD and ASD - in the same person - What's this mess?: What happens when these two disorders coexist in the same person?

MONGE, Noelle

Independently published

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