Dr. Patricia Quinn ist eine herausragende Entwicklungs-Pädiaterin und klinische Assistenzprofessorin mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in der kindlichen Entwicklung und Psychopharmakologie. Ihre umfangreiche Arbeit konzentriert sich auf ADHS und Lernschwierigkeiten, wofür sie sich einen nationalen Ruf erworben hat. Dr. Quinn ist eine gefragte Referentin und produktive Autorin, die sich der Verbesserung des Verständnisses und der Unterstützung von Personen, insbesondere Mädchen und Frauen, die von diesen Zuständen betroffen sind, widmet. Ihre Erkenntnisse bieten unschätzbare Anleitung für Eltern, Pädagogen und medizinisches Fachpersonal.
Suitable for 'tween' girls (ages 7-11) who have ADD/ADHD, this title offers girls, their parents, and professionals practical tips and techniques for managing attention disorders and the many aspects of life that these disorders can affect. It includes useful lessons that are simple to apply.
Completely updated and expanded, this new third edition continues to be the go-to resource for children with AD/HD. This essential guide is loaded with practical ways to improve organisation, focus, attention, time management, and scheduling, as well as studying and homework skills. Importantly, children will also find strategies for making friends, controlling emotions, and being healthy.
Contains games, activities, and resources to help make life more manageable and fun for kids with ADHD. This book contains practical advice from teachers, counselors, and other kids just like themselves for increasing success in school, making and keeping friends, understanding feelings, and dealing with siblings and parents.
Covers various areas in a kid's life that AD/HD can affect: school (homework, test-taking, planning for projects, time management, making friends and proofreading); home (organizing, taking medication and doing things step-by- step); and behavior and emotion control/regulation (anger management, conflict resolution and learning from mistakes).