The ADHD Workbook for Kids - 2nd Edition by Lawrence E Shapiro (Paperback)

About the Book

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) need psychological tools to improve executive functioning, increase attention, and manage important daily tasks. They also require emotional and behavioral skills to self-regulate, make friends, and boost self-esteem. Written by renowned child psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro, The ADHD Workbook for Kids provides the emotional, psychological, and behavioral support that kids need to stay focused, build confidence, and thrive!

Book Synopsis

Now in its second edition, The ADHD Workbook for Kids provides the emotional, psychological, and behavioral support kids need to stay focused, build confidence, and thrive!

If your child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they may struggle in school--despite being bright. They may lack focus, have difficulty making friends, or suffer from low self-esteem. Many kids with ADHD want to get along better with others and succeed in school, but they lack the skills needed to improve executive functioning, curb impulsive behavior, and manage intense emotions. The ADHD Workbook for Kids offers simple tools to help children with ADHD learn all of these essential skills--in just ten minutes a day!

Now fully revised and updated, this engaging kid-friendly workbook provides tons of fun activities, games, and illustrations to help kids with ADHD thrive--at home, at school, and with friends. Developed by renowned child psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro, the adaptive learning skills outlined in this workbook will not only help kids handle everyday tasks, but also make friends, improve communication, curb impulsive behavior, and build self-esteem. 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.

Includes new activities to help your child:

• Become a good listener and a good friend
• Make school easier and more fun
• Recognize their special gifts and build self-esteem
• Plan ahead and be responsible

In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 260 languages, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.

About the Author

Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD, is a renowned and internationally recognized child psychologist known for his innovative play-oriented techniques. He has invented more than seventy-five therapeutic games used by therapists around the world, and is creator of the Instant Help series for kids. He has written more than sixty books for children, teens, parents, and mental health professionals. Together, his books have sold nearly half a million copies worldwide, and have been translated into twenty-eight languages.