The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD PDF
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Juvenile nonfiction/Social iSSueS/Special needS Self-Help for KidS® T a y l o “Dr. Taylor’s book plays an important r role in helping youth with ADHD learn practical strategies for managing Written for kids to everyday life.” read themselves— —Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., editor, Journal of so they can help Attention Disorders, University of Utah School of Medicine themselves “Lots of straightforward advice for kids presented in a down-to-earth style. Illustrations T The and quizzes make the book very kid-friendly.” h e —Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., author, 1-2-3 Magic: S Effective Discipline for Children 2–12 u r Survival Guide v The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD i v a l G Do you have a hard time paying attention or staying still? Do you sometimes u i get yelled at for talking in class or moving around? Do you often zone out? Lose d for Kids with e assignments? Fall behind in school? Have trouble controlling your behavior? f Maybe you have ADD or ADHD. These are labels grown-ups use to under- or stand and help kids with these types of challenges. If you’ve been labeled K ADD ADHD i ADD or ADHD, this book is for you. d s or Look inside to find: w • What ADD and ADHD mean—and don’t mean it • Ways to make each day go better at home, at school, and with friends h A • How to deal with strong feelings like anger, worry, and sadness D • The lowdown on medicine many kids take for ADD or ADHD D • The dish on foods that can help you manage your ADD or ADHD or • Fun quizzes that will help you remember what you’re learning A D • And much more H D This book was written especially for you. But you might want to share it John F. Taylor, with a parent or another caring adult. Talk it over together and try some of the activities. Meanwhile, know you’re not alone. Lots of kids have ADD or Ph.D. ADHD. With a little effort, they have learned to succeed. So can you! John F. Taylor, Ph.D., has created many materials for young people with ADD and ADHD and their families. He is the founder and president of ADD Plus and the father of three children with ADD. ISBN-13 978-1-57542-195-7 ISBN-10 1-57542-195-X US$13.99 > www.freespirit.com irnetaedrienSgt lleevveell gargaedS e8S –41–25 t ADD_cover.indd 1 10/12/10 4:45 PM “Written by one of the most creative thinkers about ADD and ADHD.” —MichaelH.Popkin,Ph.D.,author, Doc Pop’s 52 Weeks of Active Parenting: Proven Ways to Build a Healthy and Happy Family The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD John F. Taylor, Ph.D. Copyright © 2006 by John F. Taylor, Ph.D. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Unless otherwise noted, no part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations or critical reviews. For more information, go to www.freespirit.com/company/permissions.cfm. Free Spirit, Free Spirit Publishing, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Free Spirit Publishing Inc. A complete listing of trademarks is available at www.freespirit.com. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Taylor, John F., 1944– The survival guide for kids with ADD or ADHD / John F. Taylor. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-1-57542-195-7 ISBN-10: 1-57542-195-X 1. Attention-deficit-disordered children. 2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. I. Title. 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At Free Spirit it’s Minneapolis, MN 55401-1299 our goal to nurture not (612) 338-2068 only young people,but [email protected] nature too! www.freespirit.com Dedication Dedicatedtothechildrenforwhomthisbookwas carefullydesignedandwritten,andtotheirparents andsiblings,allofwhomhavebeenchallengedgreatly bythispowerfulcondition. Acknowledgments IwishtogivegratefulacknowledgmenttoDouglas FehlenoftheeditorialstaffatFreeSpiritforhispatient andthoroughediting.Ialsowanttoacknowledgemy dearwifeJeaniefortheinnumerablewaysinwhichshe hasprovidedsupportandencouragementthroughout thedevelopmentofthisbook. CONTENTS ANoteontheADDandADHDLabels............ vii INTRODUCTION ..........................................1 HowThisBookCanHelpYou.......................2 HowtoUseThisBook................................4 YouCanSucceedwithADHD........................5 TheSixGreatGripesofKidswithADHD...........6 CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS ADHD? ..............................7 WhatDoesADHDMean?............................7 TheThreeTypesofADHD......................... 11 WhyDoSomeKidsHaveADHD?................. 13 WhatADHDDoesNOTMean..................... 14 CHAPTER 2: MAKE EACH DAY GO BETTER ................ 19 ThinkontheBrightSide........................... 20 FlyYourDecision-MakingKITE.................... 22 LEAPOverYourMistakes.......................... 26 CHAPTER 3: GETTING HELP FOR ADHD ................... 30 GettingDiagnosedwithADHD.................... 31 AfterYouHaveBeenDiagnosedwithADHD...... 32 TheLowdownonMedicine........................ 34 SignsThatTellYouMedicineIsWorking.......... 35 SideEffectsofMedicine............................ 37 CHAPTER 4: EATING THE RIGHT FOOD .................. 41 FiveNutrientsThatCanHelpYouManageADHD...42 FourFoodstoWatchFor...........................47 HelpingPlanYourMenu...........................48 GroceryShoppingandPreparingYourFood......52 CHAPTER 5: LIFE ON THE HOME FRONT ...............54 ConnectwithParentsandFamilyAdults.........55 GetAlongwithBrothersandSisters...............58 ToughStuffinFamilies.............................61 HaveFunTogether................................. 67 CHAPTER 6: SIX WAYS TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL ........ 70 1.AGreatIDEAatSchool.......................... 71 2.WorkwithTeachersandCounselors............ 72 3.MoveinA-OkayWays........................... 74 4.FocusontheRightThings...................... 76 5.StayOrganized.................................. 77 6.StudySmart..................................... 79 CHAPTER 7: SEVEN WAYS TO MAKE AND KEEP FRIENDS ... 85 1.FeelGoodAboutYourself....................... 86 2.UsePoliteandKindWords...................... 86 3.ListenandShowYouCare...................... 87 4.TakeTurnsandShare............................ 89 5.TryNewActivities............................... 90 6.OffertoHelpOthers............................ 91 7.SolveConflictsPeacefully....................... 92 CHAPTER 8: EIGHT WAYS TO DEAL WITH STRONG FEELINGS .............................. 96 1.UseYourOwnTrafficLight..................... 98 2.TakeCareofYourself...........................100 3.GetYourMoveOn..............................100 4.UseBreathingandMuscleRelaxationExercises..101 5.GetCreative....................................102 6.HangOutwithaFriend........................103 7.TalkwithanAdult..............................103 8.WorkonADHDChallenges....................104 Glossary............................................108 ANotetoParents,Teachers,andCounselors....111 Index...............................................116 AbouttheAuthor..................................119 LIST OF REPRODUCIBLE PAGES WhatAreMyADHDTraits?.....................11–12 Chapter1Quiz..................................... 18 FlyYourDecision-MakingKITE.................... 25 Chapter2Quiz..................................... 29 Chapter3Quiz..................................... 40 Chapter4Quiz..................................... 53 Chapter5Quiz..................................... 69 Chapter6Quiz..................................... 84 Chapter7Quiz..................................... 95 MyProgressChart.................................106 Chapter8Quiz....................................107 A Note on the ADD and ADHD Labels This book can help you if you have been labeled ADD. ADD stands for attention deficit disorder. This book is also for if you have been labeled ADHD. ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Kids are given the ADD and ADHD labels because differ- ences in the way their brains work make it hard for them to do some things—like pay attention or sit still. Regardless of which label you have been given, The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD can help you. The book uses the ADHD label because it’s the one that most people who work with kids use. You can read more about these labels in Chapter 1. For now, you can remember that this book uses the label ADHD. vii Introduction Isgettingreadyforschoolachallengeforyou? Doyouhavetroublepayingattentionatschool? Isitdifficultforyoutositstillorstayinoneplace? Doyoustruggletokeepyourthingsorganized? Isithardforyoutocontrolyouranger? Doyousometimeshavetroublemakingfriendsor gettingalongwithothers? Isithardforyoutofallasleepatnight? YES Ifyouanswered toanyofthesequestions,readon! 1
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