The Feel Good with ADHD Book for Kids - by Karin Roach (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Empower kids to manage their ADHD--for ages 8 to 12

Millions of kids have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder--otherwise known as ADHD. This practical guide helps them understand and appreciate that their brain works in a unique way. It's also filled with strategies and tools they can use to better handle their emotions and approach potentially challenging situations in a positive way.

What sets this apart from other ADHD books for kids:

• An easy overview--Kids gain a better understanding of ADHD as they read all about what it is, the different ways it manifests, and how it can affect their daily lives.
• Interactive exercises--Engaging activities like quizzes, drawing exercises, and fill-in-the-blanks help kids learn how to regulate their behavior and remain calm even in stressful situations.
• Relatable anecdotes--Stories about other children working to take on their ADHD challenges serve as inspiration while offering examples of coping strategies in action.

Help your child learn to thrive with this positive and supportive ADHD workbook for kids.

Review Quotes

"A compassionate, solution-focused guide for any child dealing with a broad spectrum of emotions and behaviors associated with ADHD. Karin's approach is one of empowerment, providing a simple path toward self-awareness & real-life problem-solving. The absolute best gift available for any child learning to live with ADHD!" --Michelle Kligman, PsyD, MBA, MS

"In The Feel Good with ADHD Book for Kids, the author, Karin Roach, will reach many children (and their families) toward a real, empathic understanding of a common diagnosis impacting children and their learning. Easily accessible and diagnostically accurate, Roach's focused treatment both 'normalizes' the child's self-awareness of inherent characteristics and range of ADHD behaviors and provides guidance and motivation toward better choices and steps for functioning in school, home, and the larger communities where they occur. As a clinician in schools, I clearly recognize the tools provided and accompanying treatment steps Roach details that can allow for significant progress and identified goals for many different Children struggling with ADHD. I hope to incorporate many features of her book in my own practice in the future. Brava!" --Robert G Adler LMSW, MSEd, school social worker

"This book is a must-read for any parent and child navigating ADHD. As a practicing psychiatrist and father of two, I found the book quite helpful in advising my patients but also with my day-to-day family interactions. Karin has found a way to bring together science and parenting, drawing from positive psychology and behavioral sciences. She provides an easy-to-read, practical guide to understanding and navigating ADHD. It is quite helpful for both children and adults, who may be struggling with the diagnosis." --Leonardo Vando, MD, board-certified addiction psychiatrist

"This book is truly a masterpiece. Affirming for kids and reassuring for parents. Based on evidence-proven behavioral science, it gently guides kids and parents alike through the challenges of ADHD and provides skills to manage it. Most of all it restores hope!" --Joseph J. Montano, MA, LMSW, director, The Meatloaf Kitchen

About the Author

KARIN ROACH is a licensed mental health counselor and internationally credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor with a private practice in New York City. She ran a groundbreaking inpatient treatment program for substance abuse and mental health for over 10 years. Roach has also produced several award-winning films.