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Putting On The Brakes: Understanding And Taking Control Of Your Add Or Adhd
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Completely Updated And Expanded, Putting On The Brakes, 3Rd Edition Continues To Be The Goto Resource For Kids With Ad/Hd.This Essential Guide Celebrating Its 20Th Year In Print Is Loaded With Practical Ways To Improve Organization, Focus, Attention, Time Management, And Scheduling, As Well As Studying And Homework Skills. Importantly, Kids Will Also Find Strategies For Making Friends, Controlling Emotions, And Being Healthy.Putting On The Brakes Gives Kids With Ad/Hd The Tools They Need For Success In And Out Of School And A Plan To Manage All Types Of Attention Disorders.From The Introduction To The 3Rd Edition:Many Things Have Changed Over The Last 20 Years. Magination Press (An Imprint Of The American Psychological Association) Acquired The Title And Through The Years Encouraged Us To Keep The Book Uptodate As Ad/Hd Developed Into A Betterunderstood Disorder. Other Things Have Changed As Well, Particularly With Respect To The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Ad/Hd. More Children Than Ever Are Being Diagnosed. The Last Centers For Disease Control Report From 2007 Indicates That, According To Their Parents, 9.5 Percent Of All Children Have Had An Ad/Hd Diagnosis. That Represents Approximately 5.4 Million Children. Newer Longacting Medications (Both Stimulants And Nonstimulants) Are Now Available To Treat Ad/Hd. Teachers Are Better Trained To Recognize The Impact Of Ad/Hd On Children In The Classroom And To Provide Effective Intervention. Counselors And Therapists Who Treat Children With Ad/Hd Are Able To Provide Important Services To Them And Their Parents. Coaching And Other Cognitivebehavioral Therapies Have Been Introduced As Treatments For Ad/Hd.However, As We Think Back Through All This, We Realize That Much Remains The Same. Kids Still Need To Learn About Their Ad/Hd, How It Affects Them, And What They Can Do To Take Control Of Their Symptoms, Emotions, And Academic Performance To Ensure Success. Kids Need Straightforward Explanations And Reassurance That Ad/Hd Can Be Managed. Kids Need To Know That They Are Not Alone. Kids With Ad/Hd Are The Reason We Wrote This Book In The First Place And They Continue To Motivate Us To Share What We Have Learned Over The Past 20 Years.It Is With Great Pride That We Welcome You To This New 20Th Anniversary Edition Of Putting On The Brakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Putting on the Brakes, Third Edition'? A: The book primarily focuses on helping children understand and manage their ADD or ADHD. It provides practical strategies for improving organization, focus, attention, and emotional control.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Putting on the Brakes, Third Edition' is Patricia O. Quinn, MD, a recognized expert in the field of ADHD.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is designed for children diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, making it suitable for elementary school-aged children and their parents.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 112 pages, providing a concise yet comprehensive guide for children and their families.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which adds durability and makes it suitable for frequent use by children.
- Q: Is this book an updated edition? A: Yes, this is the Third Edition of 'Putting on the Brakes', which has been completely updated and expanded to reflect new research and strategies for managing ADHD.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics including organization, time management, studying skills, emotional control, and strategies for making friends.
- Q: When was 'Putting on the Brakes, Third Edition' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2012.
- Q: Is there any specific approach recommended in the book for managing ADHD? A: The book encourages children to take control of their symptoms through straightforward explanations, practical strategies, and reassurance that ADHD can be managed.
- Q: How can this book benefit children with ADHD? A: Children can benefit from this book by learning effective strategies to improve their academic performance, social interactions, and emotional regulation, ultimately supporting their success both in and out of school.