Attention Deficit

From the bestselling author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal, Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Maté gives voice to the painful realities of ADD/ADHD and its effect on children as well as on careers and social paths in adults. Moving beyond "genetic risk," he focuses on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices.

The ADHD Advantage: Turning Challenges into Educational Triumphs – Empowering Students with ADHD to Achieve Academic Success Does your child with ADHD struggle to keep up in school? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to support their educational needs? The ADHD Advantage is here to help. This book provides a roadmap to understanding ADHD in an educational context and offers proven strategies to empower students to achieve academic success. Inside, you'll discover: Understanding ADHD: Learn about the neurobiological basis of ADHD and how it impacts learning. Identifying Strengths and ...

From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for six- to 18-year-olds with ADHD. Offering encouragement, guidance, and loads of practical tips, Dr. Barkley helps you make sense of your child's symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and more.

ADHD GUIDE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS! EXPERT ADVICE FROM NEUROLOGISTS, DOCTORS AND PERSONAL TIPS! It is theorized that Leonardo da Vinci had Attention Deficit Disorder. He was a man who had unbridled genius with artistic achievements such as The Mona Lisa, his precision drawing of man's body known as The Vitruvian Man, his research into human anatomy, musical instruments, botany, stone-throwing war machines, Geometry, mathematics, hydrodynamics, and even flying machine that looks a bit like a bat. The Renaissance man, of all Renaissance men, did an oodles of different and brilliant things. The ...

Parenting children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, can be challenging and complex. But just as a child who struggles with reading can learn to decode words, children with ADHD can learn patience, communication, and solution-seeking skills to become more confident, independent, and capable. This book, rich with optimism, tips, tools, and action plans, offers science-based insights and systems for parents to help cultivate these skills.

Do you struggle with impulsivity, mental overload, or difficulty prioritizing tasks? Do you want to harness the strengths of your ADHD brain and develop smarter strategies to thrive? Are you ready to improve your decision-making and executive function—without feeling overwhelmed? Think Smarter with Adult ADHD offers a comprehensive, practical approach to transforming the way adults with ADHD think, solve problems, and make decisions. This 6-week plan is designed to help you harness the unique strengths of your ADHD brain, while developing strategies to overcome common cognitive challenges.

Navigating ADHD: Practical Parenting Techniques for Daily Success Parenting a child with ADHD can be both rewarding and challenging. Navigating ADHD is your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing the daily realities of raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This book provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help parents navigate common challenges, build stronger relationships, and foster their child's success. Inside, you'll discover: Understanding ADHD: Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on your child's...

Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by your child's ADHD or ODD? Are daily battles, worries about their future, and failed strategies leaving you feeling alone and defeated? Then, it's time to discover "Helping Children with ADHD and ODD," your comprehensive audiobook guide. This audiobook is packed with research-backed strategies and practical tools, including guidance found in social skills training workbooks, CBT workbooks for kids, and ADHD workbooks for kids.

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow - yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Neuropsychiatrist Daniel G. Amen, MD was one of the first to identify that there are multiple types beyond just purely hyperactive or inattentive ADD, each requiring a different treatment. Now, in this all-new, revised edition, Dr. Amen again employs the latest medical advances in the field, including the largest brain imaging study ever completed on patients with ADD.

Navigating the special education system can be tricky but not impossible. With this guidebook, you'll have all the tools you need to secure top-notch services for your kiddo. Put your game face on and become your child’s fiercest advocate and greatest cheerleader.

In this groundbreaking guide, you'll learn a seven point parenting plan to help you create positive habits and build emotional control in your child. As a parent and family counselor, Nora Williams understands the unique challenges that come with raising a child with ADHD, and she is here to help you every step of the way.

Filled with actionable strategies proven to improve focus, increase productivity, and promote well-being, Brain Hacks will help you transform the way you work, live, and feel by tapping into the power of your executive functioning skills. Modern life requires a lot of our brains. We need to stay organized, manage our time wisely, and make important decisions. These essential skills - known as executive functioning - affect every aspect of our lives, from how we function at work and home to how we manage stress.

ADHD is one of the most common neurological disor­ders in the United States—yet a staggering 75 percent of girls and women remain undiagnosed. Due to the gen­der gap in medical research, which does not account for symptoms manifesting differently in women—leading to increased problems with anxiety, depression, work­ing memory, sleep, energy, and concentration—many ADHD women are left to navigate a society that fails to understand their struggles and gifts.

El TDAH en adultos puede afectar a los hombres de diferentes maneras. El varón puede experimentarlo de diversas formas, y sus síntomas pueden ser más difíciles de detectar. A menudo se pasan por alto a los síntomas del TDAH en los hombres, lo que hace que muchos de los que luchan con sus capacidades se sientan aislados o confundidos acerca de lo que están experimentando. Aunque los mecanismos subyacentes del TDAH aún se están estudiando, se cree que el cerebro masculino podría procesar la información de forma diferente al femenino, lo que podría explicar algunas de estas diferencias.

Sharing the stories of highly successful people with ADHD, Dr. Archer offers a vitally important and inspiring new way to recognize ADHD traits in oneself or in one's loved ones, and then leverage them to great advantage - without drugs. As someone who not only has ADHD himself but also has never used medication to treat it, Dr. Archer understands the condition from a unique standpoint.

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.

Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path—especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective.

ADHD doesn't just affect individuals. It affects entire families. Impulsiveness, emotional turbulence, poor organizational skills, unpredictable schedules, and inconsistent discipline are just some of the factors that can contribute to misunderstanding and difficult interpersonal relationships in a neurodiverse family. But that doesn't mean families dealing with ADHD are doomed to constant miscommunication and stress. It just means you may need a different strategy.

Veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD - and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline’s advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed.

When you have ADHD, it can be hard to stay on top of your wellness. Self-Care for People with ADHD is here to help! This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You’ll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas to bring out the positive aspects.