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Once we get past the fear of a label, there is a lot of benefit in knowing and accepting our ADHD, much better than a life in denial or misunderstanding, My life would have been very different had I known about my ADD from an early age: I might have understood how to overcome many challenges, avoided problems, heart-aches and impacted self belief. Books are a great way to share and discuss ADD with your parents. Understanding can make a significant difference.

Books for Children and Teenagers with ADD

What are ADD and ADHD? How can kids diagnosed with ADD and ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, pleasurable relationships? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily-distracted readers, this comprehensive survival guide helps kids know they're not alone and offers practical advice and strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behaviour, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing (when needed) with doctors, counsellors, and medication. It includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a help for parents.

This book is an invaluable aide for students (parents and professionals too) dealing with the challenges of AD/HD in school. The writting is clear and appealing with worksheets and quick exercises for the student to gain understanding of how ADD affects their ability to plan, study, learn and focus. It suggests various study techniques to help children with ADD become successful students and coaches active study techniques to remember what they read and to develop written reports.

A book well designed to be read by a teen with ADD, a light and easy read with quizzes, helpful tips, fun facts and lots of illustrations. The book covers what ADD focussed on what it is like for girls: how adolescence affects ADD, how ADD affects emotions, the advantages and disadvantages. Full of explanatory facts and practical advice on how to life a full and successful life it covers how to manage their ADD with counselling, medication and coaching, suggestions on how to cope with school and homework, and advice on relating to teachers, family and friends.

Chris Dendy wrote this book, with help from her ADD son, to help kids with ADD deal with life. The book illustrates many point through the stories and advice of twelve young adults (aged 12 to 18, photos are included) and their struggles with ADD/ADHD issues. Dendy a former teacher and mental health counsellor, then looks at potential life issues: schools, medication and friendships. There is clear information about how the brain works and strategies for success in school.

Sarkis, who has ADD and is a licensed mental health counsellor, writes about the many ways that college and university can present new challenges in an ADD life. Without the help of parents and the rigid structure of school, much of what is exciting - independence, different activities, staying away from home and new friends also present new hurdles to a young adult with ADD. This guide is designed to help the ADD student adjust to college and university life, teaching new ADD-friendly skills to avoid problems and stress in many areas.

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