ADHD doesn't just affect individuals. It affects entire families. Impulsiveness, emotional turbulence, poor organizational skills, unpredictable schedules, and inconsistent discipline are just some of the factors that can contribute to misunderstanding and difficult interpersonal relationships in a neurodiverse family. But that doesn't mean families dealing with ADHD are doomed to constant miscommunication and stress. It just means you may need a different strategy. That's where You, Me, and Our ADHD Family comes in. Packed with honest assessments of the challenges you face and practical strategies to help you focus on protecting and improving the relationships that matter most, this book shows you how to · identify ADHD traits and their impact on relationships · manage overwhelming emotions effectively · resolve disagreements constructively · persevere despite setbacks · and much more A happy family life takes work, but it's work that yields life-changing rewards. You, Me, and Our ADHD Family makes that work easier so your family can grow stronger--together.
Everyone involved with AD/HD will find the information in this book invaluable, especially people with AD/HD and couples therapists, who often mistake AD/HD for communication problems or personality differences. Meticulously researched and presented with empathy and humor, _Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?_ offers the latest information from top experts, who explain the science and proven protocols for reducing AD/HD's most challenging symptoms. Real-life details come from the partners themselves, who share their stories with touching candor yet plenty of humor.
'Wonderfully written, infused with positive energy and solid information. All parents of children who have ADHD should buy it' - Edward Hallowell, MD What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD—and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline's advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed. Topics include: Setting mutual goals that foster cooperation Easing academic struggles Tackling everyday challenges, from tantrums and backtalk to staying organized, building friendships, and more. With useful exercises and easy-to-remember techniques, you'll discover a variety of practical strategies that really work, creating positive change that will last a lifetime.
Winner of four national book awards! Revised First Edition, 2022 Is It You, Me, or Adult ADHD? has helped thousands of readers worldwide to understand how this highly variable syndrome affects them. Professionals and couples who have elevated their lives with its wisdom recommend it to others. In this highly endorsed, clearly written, and comprehensive guide, Gina Pera guides you in making sense of your own Adult ADHD Roller Coaster. She helps you to: —View ADHD as a variable syndrome affecting individuals, not clones —Realize how a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis creates additional issues —Revise misinterpretations of symptoms, forged long ago, that can thwart progress now —Heal poor coping responses and dysfunctional interaction cycles, as individuals and couples —Implement practical supports to completing routine tasks and reaching long-term goals, with teamwork! —Appreciate how poorly managed ADHD can also negatively affect the spouses and other loved ones. —Delve into "denial's" dual nature — physiological and psychological — and reach through it —Adopt proven approaches that remain extremely rare in clinical settings The science has been clear since 1994, when Adult ADHD was declared a medical diagnosis. Still, the public harbors misconceptions, and that means millions suffer needlessly. That includes millions of couples who can't understand why their lives together are so hard—often despite many attempts at therapy. The simple truth is: Everyone knows someone with adult ADHD. Yet we often misattribute the symptoms to anxiety, depression, or even laziness, selfishness, “addictive personality,” or moodiness. Some assume that ADHD means "little boys with ants in their pants." In fact, childhood hyperactivity goes "underground" as the person matures, resulting in a mentally restless state. Meticulously researched and written by Gina Pera, Is It You, Me, or Adult ADHD? helps you recognizing the behaviors where you least expect them and developing compassion for everyone wrestling with unrecognized ADHD symptoms. It also offers: —Explanations from preeminent experts —Plenty of real-life details —Easy-to-understand, detailed advice on the best treatment options and practical solutions. The revolutionary message is one of hope for millions of people—and a joyous opportunity for a better life.
What should you know about your grandchild's ADHD? What do the parents of these children wish they could tell you? Loaded with practical advice and honest information, this unique book on ADHD is written with the grandparents in mind. The author provides insight into family relationships and specific stresses that result from having an ADHD child in the family. Actual responses from surveyed parents of ADHD children open the eyes and hearts of readers. Help! My Grandchild Has ADHD is packed with positive ideas, specific suggestions, and fun activities that every grandparent will want to do. The format is easy to follow and uses everyday language rather than medical jargon and educational terms.This is the book that parents will want to buy for the grandparents, and grandparents will want to buy for themselves.
In her popular book Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier applied her years of coaching others to explain how ADHD affects every aspect of your life so that you could understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. The result? A book chock-full of practical tools with the power to dramatically improve your life. Now this interactive companion workbook helps you personalize all those tools to fit your particular challenges. With plenty of space to write out your ADHD story, guided prompts to help you work through problems, and visual summaries of key concepts, including the Solve-It Grid, this practical workbook is designed specifically to work with the way your amazing brain is wired. The minute you start using it, you are one step closer to losing the shame, loving your brain, and living better with ADHD.
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The most common question asked by group members is whether their partner has ADHD, and the answer is usually yes. But some become confused by the apparent differences in reported behaviors and even grow doubtful of the ADHD diagnosis. #2 The current official term for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is Attention Deficit Disorder. However, it was established before we understood the true nature of the condition, because it seemed as though a lack of attention and/or surplus of physical restlessness were the problems. #3 The big three traits of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention show up in everyday life. They are difficult to understand, so ask your partner if they exhibit any of these traits. #4 If you’re impulsive, you have trouble delaying gratification. You don’t always think before you act. And you often make important decisions too quickly, based on scanty information or a failure to consider consequences.
ADHD Can Be Completely Overwhelming - But It Doesn't Need to Be. Designed with busy lives in mind, Live Smart: ADHD delivers all the best advice for managing ADHD in a comprehensive, yet concise resource guide! It's packed with helpful resources: Brain-Boosting Recipes • Focus-Enhancing Exercises • Symptom-By-Symptom Coping Strategy Guide • Treatment Information and Planner • Monthly Worksheets for Progress Tracking
Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective, Second Edition presents important guidelines and principles for working with children, their families, and their service-providing organizations. It is grounded in the traditional social work theories of relationship with emphasis on three core concepts: relational connection, evidence-guided knowledge, and reflexivity. With this text students can connect theory to evidence-based practice and use realistic case studies for classroom role-play and engaging discussion. Cohen Konrad's goal is to help students connect science, theory, and the human qualities necessary to effect positive change and inspire hope in the lives of children and families.
