Focused : ADHD & ADD Parenting Strategies for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD expert Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D draws on her 15+ years of experience in treating childhood and adult ADHD with a compassionate and practical guide for stressed parents to support children with ADHD. Written in an easy-to-read format, this accessible manual offers a solid starting point for grasping the essentials of ADHD. As a learning specialist with more than 15 years of experience, Blythe Grossberg understands the value of providing proper support for children with ADHD. In Focused, she illuminates practical principles and effective ways for parents to create a safe home and school environment for children with ADHD. Ideal for parents or caretakers of recently diagnosed children, Focused features a thoughtful and eye-opening overview of ADHD by dispelling many misconceptions about the condition, as well as highlighting common coexisting conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and learning and mood disorders. You'll learn to uncover your child's considerable strengths, and work around their obstacles with concrete, actionable activities that improve executive functioning, support emotional development, and promote positive behavior. Become your child's best advocate, with: Over 40 targeted strategies to help your child manage ADHD from preschool through adulthood A straightforward overview of ADHD in children Modification tips for adapting strategies to your child's unique needs Helpful tools, including a quiz and worksheets, to supplement your ADHD treatment plan A quick start guide detailing 5 essential tips for parents Equip Yourself with Practical Strategies to Help Your Child Manage ADHD from Preschool to Adulthood Written by an expert with over 15 years of experience in treating adult ADHD and ADHD in children, Focused offers essential information to empower parents and provide immediate assistance. Learn to uncover your childs considerable strengths and work around their obstacles with concrete, actionable strategies that improve executive functioning, support emotional development, and promote positive behavior. A concise overview of attention deficit disorder in children and their different treatment options Over 40 parenting strategies targeting common ADHD challenges like hyperactivity and inattention Modification tips for adapting strategies to your childs unique needs Helpful tools like a quiz and worksheets to supplement your ADHD treatment plan Valuable parenting principles and advice for becoming your childs best advocate About the Author: Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D, is the author of Making ADD Work and a number of other books about ADHD, learning disabilities, and Aspergers. A learning specialist in New York City, she helps children and adults with improve their performance in school and at work.