A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors [Paperback]

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy (Author), Alex Zeigler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003

A Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD & ADHD was written expressly for teenagers and children by twelve teens and a young adult who are living with this challenging condition. These young people offer the best kind of advice—advice based upon first-hand experience. This book offers factual information and practical strategies in words and examples that young people can easily understand and put into practice. It also leaves teens and their families with a sense of hope that they too will survive this sometimes overwhelming disorder.

Editorial Reviews

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Grade 5 Up-Dendy, a former teacher and mental health counselor, collaborated with her son, who was diagnosed with ADD as a child, to produce this "survival guide" to help kids with attention deficit cope with life. The book introduces 12 young people (ranging in age from 12 to 18) and describes their struggles with ADD/ADHD issues. Chapter two deals with 13 common challenges of these disorders (e.g., disorganization, impulsivity, inattention, procrastination) and includes advice from the teens. Next, the authors move to potential hot-button issues, including schools and IEPs, medication, driving, and friendships. The appendixes are chock-full of easy-to-understand information about how the brain works, the difference between the two conditions, and strategies for success in school. Black-and-white photos of the teen contributors and computer-generated cartoons appear throughout. This is a pick-it-up, read-a-bit, and set-it-down kind of nonfiction, and the text is to the point and list filled. A very practical resource.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
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Review

"A beautiful, original, charming, and useful book. Dendy and Zeigler write with grace, wit, and power. A superb book!" -- Edward Hallowell, M.D., coauthor, Driven to Distraction

"This is the best book I have reviewed for teens with ADHD. It is clear, concise, engaging, witty, and entertaining..." -- Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., author, numerous books on ADHD

"Two Thumbs UP! ...a beautiful and accurate representation of what youths with this devastating disorder go through." -- Tyler Howell, age 16

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Cherish the Children; First Edition edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967991137
• ISBN-13: 978-0967991139
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for parents and educators, August 6, 2006

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Joi Kinnett (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors (Paperback)

This book is a must for parents of ADHD children as well as educators. As both a parent of an ADHD child and a teacher, I found this book enlightening as well as practical. It is a very easy read, in fact, I read it in two days. It is easy to understand and is written in layman terms not scientific/medical jargon. It explains so many aspects ADHD is language that parents can understand and offers some sensible solutions to everyday problems. This book has become by ADHD bible.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best tool for parent with ADD teen, May 6, 2006

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Craig S. Pearlman "Rhonda Pearlman" (orlando, florida United States) - See all my reviews
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this book is the best insight for a parent dealing with the frustrations of a bright teen struggling with ADD issues. The opportunity to read the words of teens who have dealt with the struggle give moral support to parents that there is hope. This is a must buy!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what we needed!, January 14, 2007

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This review is from: A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors (Paperback)

I ordered this book at the recommendation of the psychologist who tested our daughter for ADD. It is written for older children and teenagers who have ADD or ADHD. My daughter, age 17, found it interesting. It helped her know that she was not the only one with this condition and gave her many tips for coping with life. Although I found much of it redundant, the book helped me see ADD from the perspective of a teenager.