ADHD comes with gifts as well as challenges, and this workbook helps teens find and develop those gifts.

Diagnosed at age 53 it can possible help me but I think it should be hand out by professional adhd coaches. I really liked how the first portion of this book discussed what adult ADHD really is and how it can impact your life and then also discussed what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is. Originally published in 1994, “Driven to Distraction” has impacted the lives of millions of readers with ADHD for decades.This work contains session-by-session information and materials necessary to participate in this treatment in the context of individual outpatient cognitive behavioural therapy. Thriving with ADHD is filled with easy exercises to help your child with the many facets of ADHD, from self-control and organization to getting tasks done and making friends--so they can flourish at home, school, and beyond. The book focuses on the ways each partner can better understand each other and offers techniques to strengthen communication. For some, becoming aware of weaknesses, and developing strategies to counter them, can result in big improvements.

That is why I added many playful science-backed activities with proven results for their long-term rehabilitation. I really liked how each chapter focused on an aspect of ADHD and skills to build to support yourself. Some subjects in this workbook might seem irrelevant or overly deep, but the questions are here to help you get to know yourself better, (and this time, the neurotypical standards aren't invited! With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading.I caught myself re-reading a section thinking that I was not paying attention, whenever it was actually poorly written sentences messing me up. Alone or with your help, your child can complete one ten-minute activity each day to learn how to make good decisions and discover easy techniques for staying focused when it's time to pay attention. Living with ADHD can be challenging--especially as an adult--but cognitive behavioral therapy can help! However, in other cases, you might find that reading calms the many thoughts swirling around in your head.