Description
Book SynopsisEmpowering, practical, and straightforward, this book gives girls the skills to take charge of their ADHD and their lives.
Trade ReviewForeword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-Fiction
Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold)
An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner
Washington Book Publishers' 2010 Book Design & Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated Text
"In readable, concise chapters that encourage readers to jump around, Quinn advises girls on everything from tips on organizing and gaining control over ADHD without medication to tricks for swallowing a pill. Positive, persuasive, and informative without lecturing."—
Booklist "Parents, read this with your daughters. Girls, share it with your friends. Teachers, grandparents—anyone who knows a girl with ADHD—pick up a copy of this wonderful book!"—
ADDitude Magazine "The book is attractive and inviting with colorful cartoon illustrations, sidebars, and highlighted reminders."—
School Library Journal "
Attention Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD by Patricia O. Quinn, MD (Magination Press; 2009) is one of my favorite books for kids, and I recommend it to almost every young girl who comes into my office."—
ADHDetailsTable of ContentsRead This First!
Part 1. Get the 411 on AD/HD! Chapter 1: What Is AD/HD Anyway?
Chapter 2: How Does AD/HD Make Me Act?
Chapter 3: Who Can I Go to for Help?
Part 2. Take Control of Your AD/HD! Chapter 4: How Can I Take Control of My Life?
Chapter 5: Will Medicine Help Me With My AD/HD?
Chapter 6: Who Should I Tell That I Have AD/HD?
Part 3. Overcome Your Challenges! Chapter 7: How Can I Feel Better About Me?
Chapter 8: How Do I Deal With My Feelings?
Chapter 9: How Can I Have More Friends?
Chapter 10: What bout My Other Problems?
Part 4. Do Your Research! Build on What You’ve Learned!
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