The ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, and Self-Control (Instant Help)
by Lawrence E. Shapiro PhD Author
(From Amazon): 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
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781572247666
- Print Status
- In Print
- Activities
- 44
- Pages
- 184
- Suggested Grades
- Early Years - 12th
- Publisher
- Instant Help
- Edition
- 1
- Copyright
- 2010
Activities
- 1 You can avoid getting into trouble p.3
- 2 You can predict what other people will do p.7
- 3 You can keep trying even when you are bored p.11
- 4 You can learn to be more patient p.15
- 5 You can learn to be a good listener p.19
- 6 You can learn to sit still p.23
- 7 You can learn to follow instructions p.28
- 8 You can follow the rules p.31
- 9 You can make your parents and teachers proud p.35
- 10 You can solve any problem p.38
- 11 You can be your own coach p.42
- 12 You can keep your room neat p.46
- 13 You can help make school easier and more fun p.53
- 14 You can get ready for school without a fuss p.58
- 15 You can learn to be on time p.62
- 16 You can conquer homework hassles p.65
- 17 You can take better care of your things p.68
- 18 You can know what to do without being reminded p.71
- 19 You can ask for help when you need it p.74
- 20 You can know when you need a break p.77
- 21 You can handle days when everything seems to go wrong p.80
- 22 You can be ready for tests p.84
- 23 You can know when teasing is a problem p.89
- 24 You can control your anger p.92
- 25 You can talk about what bothers you p.95
- 26 You can help yourself be well liked p.99
- 27 You can understand how other kids feel p.102
- 28 You can find great friends p.106
- 29 You can have fun with just about anybody p.111
- 30 You can have a best friend p.114
- 31 You can be funny without hurting anyone's feelings p.118
- 32 You can stick up for yourself p.121
- 33 You can learn to compromise and avoid fights p.125
- 34 You can be different and still be accepted p.131
- 35 You can recognize your special gifts p.134
- 36 You can eat better p.138
- 37 You can sleep better p.142
- 38 You can limit your TV and video game time p.146
- 39 You can be a responsible kid p.150
- 40 You can be kind and helpful to others p.154
- 41 You can have a more peaceful family p.158
- 42 You can handle being on medication p.162
- 43 You can get help when you need it p.166
- 44 You have done a great job! p.170
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