What to Do When You Worry Too Much is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. Metaphors and humorous illustrations make difficult concepts easy to understand, while prompts to draw and write help children to master new skills related to reducing anxiety. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. Includes a note to parents by author Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
This is the first book written for tween girls (ages 7-11) who have ADD/ADHD. It offers girls and their parents practical tips and techniques for managing attention disorders and the many aspects of life that these disorders can affect. It was written in an engaging style that doesn’t talk down to girls, and is packed with useful and empowering lessons that are simple to apply. (Magination Publishing).
This book is about a young boy named Cory who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is appropriate for younger children (6-9 years old). It presents information about everyday life with ADHD in short statements and pictures. Cory is the narrator in the book so it helps the reader learn from a first-hand experience: showing how Cory deals with ADHD in many situations at school and home.
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, this award-winning series about the world’s greatest underachiever is funny, touching, and deals with learning differences in a gentle and humorous manner. (Grosset & Dunlap Publishers)
Packed with practical tips, know-how, and fun, this friendly workbook just for kids has solutions for every situation — at home, at school, and with friends. Now in its third edition — updated and expanded, with notes and resources for parents!
Phoebe is a spunky, freckle-faced and utterly appealing girl, in a world that doesn’t quite understand her spontaneity or her frustrations with school. Your child with AD/HD will love Phoebe and her best friend, Robbie. Designed to boost your child’s self-esteem and to help your child develop a love of reading. (Advantage Books)
The revised edition of this best-selling book for children ages 8-13 contains all they need to know about ADHD with or without hyperactivity. Children will be able to read this and know what ADHD is and what they can do to help themselves. Tips on making friends, getting organized, understanding medication, and more. (Brunner/Mazel Publishing)
Using pictures, puzzles, mazes and more, kids learn skills of problem solving, organizing, setting priorities, planning and maintaining control. Ages 8-12. (Brunner/Mazel Publishing)
Do you have a hard time paying attention or staying still? Do you sometimes get yelled at for talking in class or moving around? Do you often zone out? Lose assignments? Fall behind in school? Have trouble controlling your behavior? Maybe you have ADD or ADHD. If so, this book is for you. (Free Spirit Publishing)
Simple words and real-life examples teach assertiveness, responsibility, relationship skills, choice making, problem solving, goal setting, anger management, and more. (Hawthorne Publishing)
