Attention Deficit

Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?: A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD and Autism provides us with a refreshing and new perspective on these children who are so different from their peers. Co-authored by three practitioners who have had remarkable success working with them, this audiobook is filled with practical tools, stories, observations, and life-changing questions that can be used by anyone who has one of these kids in their life.

Ever feel like your brain has gotten stuck in a tumble dryer? You know, your hairdryer is missing and your alarm clock has gone off for the third time. You trip over the presumably missing hairdryer and reach for your phone, just to realize that you might have misplaced it as well. While searching for it, you get distracted by a million other tasks that require your attention before realizing that yes, it happened again. Well, if you’ve been formally diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, then you know exactly what I mean, and this book is for you!

If you’re a Teenager or Young Adult with ADHD, you’re about to discover your superpowers. This book is your no-BS guide to unlocking your full potential and getting things DONE—without changing who you are!

If you're an adult with ADHD who's tired of trying to fit into a neurotypical mold, this book is your empowering guide to understanding and celebrating your one-of-a-kind brain. Extra Focus is not your average ADHD book. Written by Jesse J. Anderson, an adult with ADHD, this compassionate and practical handbook is like having a heart-to-heart with a wise friend who truly understands your struggles and triumphs.

Have you ever felt unfairly labeled as a "bad parent?" Have you endured hurtful comments about your teen, like "lazy," "distracted," or "uninterested?" If so, you're not alone. With over six million children grappling with ADHD in the US alone, your struggles are shared by countless other parents facing similar challenges.

Children with ADHD are no strangers to frustration – and neither are their parents. Raising kids with ADHD is a true struggle, especially when we can’t seem to “fix” the traits that we sometimes see as “broken.” However, when we praise focus, organization, and academic abilities as the most important skills, we lose sight of equally important things like intelligence, curiosity, and creativity. Our children need to focus on success, not on failure, and these are exactly the qualities that are the blessing of ADHD.

Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path—especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw, this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is, why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys, why girls with ADHD behave the way they do, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what treatments are most effective.

All teens need help preparing for the adult world. For parents of an ADHD teen, additional navigation is essential. The average human brain isn’t fully developed until around the age of 25. That’s already seven years into adult life. When you consider the neuro differences between a typical brain and an ADHD brain, your teen may have greater developmental challenges.

I’m Robert Johnson, an expert in positive parenting and child development. Over the years, I’ve helped countless families navigate the challenges of ADHD, turning struggles into strengths. My approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in the latest neuroscience research.

In this step-by-step guide, Thom Hartmann explains the positive side of Hunter behavior. He reveals how Hunters make excellent entrepreneurs, sharing ADHD success stories from Fortune 500 CEOs, inventors, small business owners, and his own hands-on experience in launching new businesses.

This book covers all aspects of ADHD and how it affects a person's mental, psychological, and social health. Moreover, ADHD has several types, each of which is much more potent than the other. You need to know all signs and symptoms of how and when ADHD starts to develop or when you become prone to it. Also you should know the causes of ADHD occurrence, to avoid them in future.

Learn How to overcome ADHD distractions and stay organized, master your relationships, control your emotions, and advance your career, and finances with 30 practical exercises now! Studies show a greater number of cases diagnosed with ADHD in the young women population every year, pressure from society and women-related struggles play a factor in this.

Are you a teen grappling with ADHD? Or perhaps someone aiming to support one? Every teen's journey is marked by growth, exploration, and challenges. But when you add ADHD into the mix, the complexities can sometimes be overwhelming. In a society that often misunderstands or oversimplifies ADHD, this book is a beacon of hope.

With roughly eight million adults living with ADHD and more people seeking and receiving diagnoses each year, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults is a witty, thoughtful, and practical guide to living with ADHD in adulthood, from two people who know what it’s like. Featuring the most important foundational information about ADHD, it also explores issues that are rarely discussed, such as navigating sex and intimacy, the healthcare system, and home care.

You’re a 40 something woman navigating the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and the lifelong wiring of ADHD—probably without ever being told how the two collide. Until now. Why Am I Like This?! is the science-backed, laugh-through-the-tears guide you didn’t know you needed. Written by a yoga teacher, mindset coach and midlife woman with lived experience, this book gently unpacks what happens when declining oestrogen and a dopamine-deficient brain join forces - and why everything suddenly feels harder than it used to.

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.

More than 20 years after Dr. Thomas Armstrong's Myth of the A.D.D. Child first published, he presents much needed updates and insights in this substantially revised edition. When The Myth of the A.D.D. Child was first published in 1995, Dr. Thomas Armstrong made the controversial argument that many behaviors labeled as ADD or ADHD are simply a child's active response to complex social, emotional, and educational influences. In this fully revised and updated edition, Dr. Armstrong shows listeners how to address the underlying causes of a child's attention and behavior problems.

Raising a child with ADHD can indeed be challenging but it's also an opportunity. This guide is written by a parent who understands your struggles, supports your journey, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies. Deepen your understanding with “EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS FOR KIDS WITH ADHD,” a comprehensive guide designed to help you and your child navigate the ADHD journey.

Are you struggling to focus or manage life’s complexities due to ADHD, anxiety, or depression? You’re not alone. ADHD often coexists with anxiety and depression, leaving many feeling isolated and frustrated after trying ineffective strategies. But there’s hope for lasting change.

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is now recognized as one of the most common causes of learning and behavioral difficulties in school-aged children. Symptoms include poor concentration, forgetfulness, poor organization, impulsivity, restlessness, poor social skills, learning difficulties, low self-esteem, and defiant behavior. Despite growing awareness of ADHD among parents and health professionals, it is still widely misunderstood.