Otto, a fidgety young car that has trouble paying attention in school, visits a special mechanic who prescribes a medicine to control his hyperactive behavior.
Otto Learns About His Medicine
Book Categories: ADD/ADHD
Pay Attention Slosh
Eight year old Josh hates being unable to concentrate or control himself, but with the help of his parents, teacher and a doctor, he learns to deal with his condition, known as ADHD.
Pay Attention, Emily Brown!
If you’re the parent of a child with attention issues–ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, or sensory processing disorder–then you’ll want to share Pay Attention, Emily Brown! with your child. This fun picture book pairs whimsical illustrations with a mother’s poetic pleas as she tries, in vain, to get the attention of her child. Kids… More Pay Attention, Emily Brown!
Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: Phoebe’s Best Best Friend
In this third book in the Adventures of Phoebe Flower’s series, continue as she encounters the challenging ups and downs of relationships with other girls. In the over-eager pursuit of one ill-starred friendship, her impulsivity and distractability land her once again in trouble at school. Her parents and the school principal decide that Phoebe needs… More Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: Phoebe’s Best Best Friend
Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: Phoebe’s Lost Treasure
In this second of a four book series, Phoebe takes on third grade. Phoebe loses a treasure in the story, but as she looks for it, finds an even bigger treasure, within herself.
Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: Phoebe’s Tree House Secrets
The last in the four-book series about Phoebe’s many adventures and discoveries about herself. Through a highly entertaining story line, it provides support and lets every girl know that she is not alone. In this installment, Phoebe’s positive characteristics and generous nature come through loud and clear. The conclusion allows girls to see first hand,… More Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: Phoebe’s Tree House Secrets
Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: That’s What Kids Are For
This is the first in a series of books for kids with ADHD, grades 2-4. Designed to boost your child’s self-esteem and to help your child develop a love of reading. In this book we meet Phoebe, a delightful second grader who has a little trouble in school, and her teacher is always sending home… More Phoebe Flower’s Adventures: That’s What Kids Are For
Practical Ideas That Really Work For Students With ADHD (Grades 5-12, Second Edition)
Includes an evaluation and rating form, and 37 great tips on everything from behavior, organization, visual warnings, self management, contracts, homework, test taking, and note taking. While designed for teachers, parents will find this helpful too.
Putting On The Brakes
Written to address the questions, doubts and fears of children diagnosed with ADHD. Attempts to give kids a sense of control and a perception of obtainable goals. Offers reassurance that the problems they have are not unique to them.
Real Life ADHD: A DVD Survival Guide for Children and Teens
Attention getting information and advice on common challenges, for children and teens, from 30 experts (others aged 12-21 who live with ADHD). A great companion to the book, “A Bird’s Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD Advice from Young Survivors”. This DVD is Approximately 2 hrs long.
Real Solutions For Living With ADHD
This book approaches ADHD from a Christian point of view, combining information with advice for daily living with spiritual guidance.
School Struggles: A Guide to Your Shut-Down Learner’s Success
Richard Selznick is a child psychologist who has helped parents with their children’s struggles in school for more than 25 years. In this book he addresses reading and writing issues, task analysis, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, difficulties with organization, social skills, medication, parents’ interactions with teachers, and more, in a practical, down-to-earth manner. The book… More School Struggles: A Guide to Your Shut-Down Learner’s Success
Self and Social Regulation: Social Interaction and the Development of Social Understanding and Executive Functions
A very technical book on theories of children’s executive functioning, self-regulation and the connection to social understanding and emotional competence. The exact nature of the relations between these aspects of children’s social and emotional development is far from being fully understood. Does social interaction play a role in the development of executive function or, more… More Self and Social Regulation: Social Interaction and the Development of Social Understanding and Executive Functions
Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies: Keeping the Body, Mind & Emotions on Task in Children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders
Featuring more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies and adaptation for helping children gain more control over their lives. Includes basic and advanced methods to calm a child and to preventing outbursts and melt-downs, stories and video-modeling for autism, along with techniques to quell repetitive behaviors, sensory strategies for sensitivity and craving, picky eating… More Self-Regulation Interventions and Strategies: Keeping the Body, Mind & Emotions on Task in Children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders
Shelley The Hyperactive Turtle
After his mother takes him to the doctor, Shelley the turtle begins to understand why he feels so jumpy and wiggly inside that he can’t stay still.
Smart But Scattered Teens – The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
If you’re the parent of a “smart but scattered” teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens’ independence by building their executive skills–the… More Smart But Scattered Teens – The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
Some Kids Just Can’t Sit Still!
Written in a Seussian style, this delightful story explains why children suffering from attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) react differently to simple situations in their daily lives. Explaining the symptoms of ADHD in an entertaining way, this tale helps children understand their differences, accept treatment, and retain positive self-esteem. Parents, teachers, and doctors will welcome this… More Some Kids Just Can’t Sit Still!
Taking A.D.D. To School
Ben, a third grader, talks about struggling to pay attention, wait his turn and be organized in second grade, and how that led to his diagnosis with ADHD. Discusses his use of medication, not on weekends, how it has helped. Teacher tips. Ages 5-10
Taking Charge Of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide For Parents (3rd Edition)
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.
Teaching Teens With ADD And ADHD – A Quick Reference Guide For Teachers And Pare
Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD contains concise summaries of over fifty key issues related to attention deficit disorders and school success. From understanding the basics of ADD to using effective interventions, everything a teacher needs to know is included in this book. Some of the material covered includes: What every teacher must know about… More Teaching Teens With ADD And ADHD – A Quick Reference Guide For Teachers And Pare