Parenting Children With Adhd: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach (APA Lifetools) (Paperback)

~ Vincent J., Ph.D. Monastra (Author)

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Kids with ADHD need to be loved and shown how to become successful adults. Unfortunately, their lack of attention and restlessness often get in the way. Parents of these kids try so hard to stay connected and remain patient in the face of daily frustration. However, it is an incredible challenge to remain positive and involved when your child does not respond to the kinds of strategies that work for other children. Without guidance and systematic treatment, these bright, inquisitive children are unlikely to graduate from high school, are more prone to use illegal drugs, and struggle to maintain employment as adults. Parenting Children with ADHD: Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach gives parents a framework for building a successful parenting program at home. Drawing from his experiences in evaluating and treating thousands of children and teens with ADHD, Vincent Monastra presents a series of ten lessons that are essential for promoting the success of kids with ADHD. In simple language, Monastra explains the causes of ADHD and how nutrition, medication and certain therapeutic procedures can improve attention, concentration, and behavioral control. Recognizing the importance of school success, Monastra also reviews the educational rights of children with ADHD and outlines a process for working with school districts to get your child the help they need. Beyond this foundation, Monastra describes non-confrontational ways to teach your child essential life skills like organization, problem-solving, and emotional control. Through guiding principles like "Work for Play" and "Time Stands Still", Monastra ends the struggle for control and helps children learn that in life you need to "earn your play" and apologise and "make amends" when you do something that hurts another person (or makes their life more difficult).

Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591471826
• ISBN-13: 978-1591471820
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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93 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the ADHD books - read this one first, August 3, 2006

By	Jennifer Koch "jenniwith3" (Flemington, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a winner. I have bought and read many different books on ADHD - from all perspectives - and I like this one the best. It is balanced on the medication issue, with accurate and well-researched medical explanations of the benefits and shortcomings. The title makes it seem anti-medication but the author does recommend medication (with certain caveats, and easy-to-understand explanations of the reasons it may not work well in some individuals), so don't be put off by this if your child is on medication. His goal is to go beyond a simple prescription to give the parent other helpful information that can provide a well-rounded approach to helping their ADHD child. The book is very practical, with questionnaires, checklists, or homework at the end of each chapter.
If you are new to this topic, buy this one first. If you are a veteran but need more tips on how to help your child, this book still has plenty to offer you.

116 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information For Parents With an ADHD Child, December 14, 2004

By	CJS (Florida) - See all my reviews

I have over 100 books on this subject and try read anything that will help my ADHD son. The old saying an informed consumer comes true with this disease. You are your child's own best advocate.
Within this book I found some very helpful information I have not read before particularly with respect to diet and protein.
The book offers some wonderful checklists for medication monitoring as well as guideline lists for 504 plans.
It is written in clear concise language. I can tell you it has become a bible in my library of ADHD books.
Kudos Dr. Monastra for putting some new light and useful information on this disease!

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb supplementary resource , January 12, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Professional clinical psychologist Vincent Monastra presents Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach, a guide drawn from his years of experience evaluating and treating thousands of children and teens with ADHD. Chapters address simple basic problems and guidelines, including the importance of a lesson plan, how to teach children to manage their anger, why nutrition is critical and why yelling rarely solves anything. Written in plain terms, Parenting Children with ADHD is a superb supplementary resource for lay people, and a "must-read" for anyone charged with raising, giving care to or instructing an ADHD youth.