Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention, 3rd Edition: A Book for Kids about ADHD - Paperback

by Kathleen G. Nadeau (Author), Ellen B. Dixon (Author), Charles Beyl (Illustrator)

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.

Topics include:

• Getting homework done
• Making friends
• Remembering stuff
• Dealing with feelings
• Getting ready in the morning
• Learning to relax
• Staying focused
• Asking for help
• And much, much more!

From the Just for Kids section:

Lots of kids (and some grownups, too) have trouble paying attention because it's hard for them to sit still and listen.

• Do you ever feel as if your motor is running, even when you're sitting still?
• Do you feel like wiggling and fidgeting when you have to sit and listen to your teacher?
• Do you talk a lot and have trouble being quiet in class?
• Do you forget to raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you?
• Is it hard to wait your turn?
• Do you play around and bump into other kids when you're waiting in line?

If you answer yes to lots of these questions, you have a lot of energy! And having so much energy can make it hard to settle down and pay attention in school.

Author Biography

Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in working with kids and adults with AD/HD for many years. She is the founder and director of the Chesapeake ADHD Center in Silver Spring, MD, and the author of many books on AD/HD for kids, teens, adults, and professionals.