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The GOOD CHILD Guide Dr. Noel Swanson
Practical advice on how to manage children’s behaviours - the best! (but then I would
say that wouldn't I?)
The
LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
Jacqueline Stordy
This book is essential reading for any parent who has a child with dyslexia, dyspraxia and
ADHD.
Beyond
Ritalin Stephen W Garber PhD
This book explains in detail exactly how Ritalin affects individuals. It also looks at the
common myths surrounding Ritalin.
ADHD and Teens: A Parent's Guide to making it through the tough years. Colleen Alexander-Roberts
How
to Reach and Teach Add/adhd Children Sandra F Reif M.A.
Classroom techniques and practical strategies and interventions.
What Makes Ryan Tick: A Family's Triumph over Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. Susan Hughes
Teenagers
with ADD - a Parents Guide Chris A. Dendy
Parents and education alike will find this book an invaluable resource that offers advice
on troubleshooting, education and advocacy issues. Most of all it provides hope and
guidance for helping teens with ADD realise their potential.
Give Your Add Teen a Chance: A Guide for Parents of Teenagers with Attention Deficit Disorder Lynn Weiss
Adolescents
and ADD: Gaining the Advantage Patricia Quinn
This book is essential reading for every adolescent with ADD (and their parents as well).
You will learn that you are not alone but with help and support of others can find ways of
gaining the advantage.
Lonely, Sad and Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents Barbara Ingersoll PhD and Sam Goldstein PhD.
Asperger's
Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Tony Attwood
This is really the "Bible" on Asperger's syndrome
Putting
on the Brakes: A Young People's Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperaction
Disorder Patricia Quinn M.D. and Judith Stern M.A.
This book focuses on the feelings and emotions of children with ADHD. Children with ADHD
will find the acknowledgement and explanation of their problems a relief and the coping
strategies a great help. For ages 8-12yrs.
How
to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber &
Elaine Mazlish
An excellent book on how to parent all children, effectively without confrontation and
punishment.
Brainstorms: Understanding and Treating Emotional Storms of Adhd from Childhood Through Adulthood H. Joseph Horacek
Don't
Give Up Kid Jeanne Gehret
Alex is a child with learning disabilities although he has a genius to be another Thomas
Edison - if only he could read and concentrate in school. He is beginning to believe he is
stupid. This book gives children with problems a clear understanding of their difficulties
and the necessary courage to learn to live with them.
ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder Thom Hartmann
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy: A self help book for adults with ADD Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo.
Honey Are You Listening?: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Your Marriage (Revised) Dr Rick Fowler & Jerilyn Fowler
The
LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help Suzanne
H Stevens
Topics covered include motor skills, handwriting and dysgraphia, sequencing, homework
problems, adjustments in the classroom.
Eagle
Eyes Jeanne Gehret M.A.
The books helps readers of all ages understand ADD and gives practical suggestions for
organisation, social cues and self calming.
Attention
Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception Thom Hartmann
Definitely worth reading! Maybe ADHD is not so much a disorder, maybe its
more about being a hunter in a farmer's world.
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