Description
Book SynopsisThis book features practical strategies for helping children and teens with ADHD develop essential life skills such as making friends, having conversations, building confidence, and developing sensitivity to others.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
- Life Lesson 1. Succeeding in Life Isn't Easy, but It Starts Out Simple: Eat, Sleep, and Exercise
- Life Lesson 2. Making Yourself Heard by Staying Calm
- Life Lesson 3. Getting What You Want in Life Without Getting Into Trouble
- Life Lesson 4. Being Confident, Part 1: Master Something That Matters to Your Peers
- Life Lesson 5. Being Confident, Part 2: Face Your Fears
- Life Lesson 6. Finding Out What Others Like to Talk About
- Life Lesson 7. Sometimes Making Faces Can Be a Good Idea
- Life Lesson 8. Ignoring Teasing Will Not Make It Go Away
- Life Lesson 9. Every Day, Find Ways to Show Appreciation
- Life Lesson 10. Kindness Is Contagious
- Life Lesson 11. Organization Is Not a Four-Letter Word!
- Life Lesson 12. Persistence Pays Off
Final Thoughts: A Personal Perspective
Supplemental Resources
Index
About the Author
About the Cartoonists