Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD and ADHD [Paperback]

Patricia O. Quinn (Author), Judith M. Stern (Author), Joe Lee (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

All you need to know about attention deficit disorder is included in this updated edition of the bestselling classic, Putting on the Brakes. This resource for young people, their parents, and professionals is now revised and expanded, covering the newest techniques in diagnosing and treating ADHD.

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About the Author

Patricia Quinn, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, D.C. and a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics at the Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Quinn specializes in child development and psychopharmacology and has worked for over 30 years in the areas of AD/HD and learning disabilities. She gives workshops nationwide and has published widely in these fields. Dr. Quinn is the author of several books on AD/HD and is currently the director of the National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD. In 2000, Dr. Quinn received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award.

Judith Stern, MA, is an educational consultant in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in work with children who have learning and attention problems. She is an experienced learning disabilities teacher, reading specialist and classroom teacher. She consults with parents and teachers, speaks nationally on subjects such as attention deficit disorder, learning problems and children's study/organizational skills. She conducts teacher training workshops for pre-school through high school teachers, and presents educational programs to parent and student groups. She is the co-author of four children's books on ADHD and LD. She has also published chapters in a number of professional books and magazines. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 2 edition (October 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433803879
• ISBN-13: 978-1433803871
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Social Science
  • #45 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Special Needs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for children to learn about their ADD/ADHD, August 11, 2009

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monkeyness (northwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD and ADHD (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book for children with ADD/ADHD. It is well written and engaging for the young reader. It is a positive book and does not put down the child. The book includes great exercises and activities for the child to complete after each section so they get to really think about what they read and how it applies to them personally. Great book.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly 'kid friendly' compendium of practical ideas, activities, and insights, December 14, 2008

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

This review is from: Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD and ADHD (Paperback)

Attention Deficient Disorder or ADD is an increasingly prevalent condition amongst America's children. Now in a newly revised second edition, "Putting On The Brakes: Understanding And Taking Control Of Your ADD or ADHD" is the collaborative effort of developmental pediatrician and ADD treatment specialist Patricia Q. Quinn (Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Georgetown University Medical Center) and educational consultant Judith M. Stern. This thoroughly 'kid friendly' compendium of practical ideas, activities, and insights is specifically designed to help children to manage their attention disorders, make friends, control emotions, and improve their general health. Also available in a hardcover edition, "Putting On The Brakes" is very highly recommended reading and ideal for children ages 8 to 13 (and their parents) having to deal with ADD and ADHD in their daily lives at home and at school.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For Kids, Rather Than Parents, March 4, 2011

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Dr. Emily Kensington (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD and ADHD (Paperback)

This book is refreshing and different. The intended audience of most childhood ADHD books is the parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, but this one focuses on children. Deficits in social skills are one of the biggest challenges facing children who suffer from ADHD, and this books helps ameliorate those deficits by offering tips for improving social interactions. No less important, the author is also a giant in the field ADHD treatment, which makes this work highly recommended.