Attention, Girls!

A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-FictionMoonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold)An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winnerWashington Book Publishers' 2 Book Design amp amp Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated TextEmpowering, practical, and straightforward, this book gives girls the skills to take charge of their ADHD and their lives.Geared exclusively towards girls, Attention, Girls! is packed with useful tools for staying in control of schoolwork and relationships. Practical ways to improve organization, focus, and study and homework skills are included as well as information on making and keeping friends, dealing with emotions, self-esteem, sleep problems, medication, and managing anxiety. With Attention, Girls! you'll meet other girls with AD/HD just like you and you'll learn lots of ways to take charge of your life. This book has tons of strategies and tips for you to: Learn all about AD/HD Get organized Pay attention Make and keep friends Deal with your emotions Understand medication And so much more! So get reading and soon you'll get back to the business of being you!

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-04-01
Mått178 x 229 x 8 mm
Vikt327 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor128
FörlagAmerican Psychological Association
IllustratörPearce, Carl
ISBN9781433804489
UtmärkelserCommended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Health) 2009

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Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, DC. Dr. Quinn is a well-known international speaker and conducts workshops nationwide about AD/HD, and has authored several best-selling and groundbreaking books on AD/HD including Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD and with co-author Theresa Maitland, PhD, Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen With ADHD or LD for College and On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens With ADHD/LD. In 2 , Dr. Quinn received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award.Carl Pearce lives in north Wales with his wife, Ceri. He graduated from the North Wales School of Art and Design as an Illustrator and his first book was published on his graduation day in 2 4. He has since gone on the illustrate countless books for children including Many Ways to Learn, Second Edition: A Kid's Guide to LD and Attention, Girls!: A Guide to Learn All about Your AD/HD. Visit him at carlpearce.daportfolio.com and follow him on Facebook: CarlPearceIllustrator and Twitter CarlPearce .

Read This First!Part . Get the 4 on AD/HD!Chapter : What Is AD/HD Anyway?Chapter 2: How Does AD/HD Make Me Act?Chapter 3: Who Can I Go to for Help?Part 2. Take Control of Your AD/HD!Chapter 4: How Can I Take Control of My Life?Chapter 5: Will Medicine Help Me With My AD/HD?Chapter : Who Should I Tell That I Have AD/HD?Part 3. Overcome Your Challenges!Chapter 7: How Can I Feel Better About Me?Chapter 8: How Do I Deal With My Feelings?Chapter 9: How Can I Have More Friends?Chapter : What bout My Other Problems?Part 4. Do Your Research!Build on What You amp rsquo ve Learned!More Resources for You!

Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-FictionMoonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold)An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winnerWashington Book Publishers' 2 Book Design amp amp Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated Textamp quot In readable, concise chapters that encourage readers to jump around, Quinn advises girls on everything from tips on organizing and gaining control over ADHD without medication to tricks for swallowing a pill. Positive, persuasive, and informative without lecturing. amp quot -Booklistamp quot Parents, read this with your daughters. Girls, share it with your friends. Teachers, grandparents-anyone who knows a girl with ADHD-pick up a copy of this wonderful book! amp quot -ADDitude Magazineamp quot The book is attractive and inviting with colorful cartoon illustrations, sidebars, and highlighted reminders. amp quot -School Library Journalamp quot Attention Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD by Patricia O. Quinn, MD (Magination Press 2 9) is one of my favorite books for kids, and I recommend it to almost every young girl who comes into my office. amp quot -ADHDetails