Slam Dunk: A Young Boy's Struggle With Attention Defecit Disorder. [Paperback]

Roberta N. Parker (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

This is a story for children ages 8-12 suffering with attention deficit disorder and the treatments available to help. A heartwarming, inspiring story designed to hold the interest of young children and motivate them to succeed. There is a section of the book which provides answers to commonly asked questions about ADD which offers vital information to young readers. Symptoms, causes, treatments, and outcomes of ADD are discussed frankly and positively. Helpful ideas for developing good study and homework habits, improving social skills, and reducing impulisvie thinking are presented.

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About the Author

Roberta Parker taught secondary school students in New York, Maryland, and Florida. She has drawn upon a decade of experiences teaching children with attention deficit disorder to write this fictional but realistic story.

Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and a former teacher. He is a co-founder of CH.A.D.D., a national support group for individuals and families affected by attention deficit disorders. Dr. Parker lectures nationally on the subject of ADD and educational and behavioral problems of childhood and adolescents. He has appeared on the Today Show and on 20/20 to discuss issues of how ADD affects children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 55 pages
• Publisher: Specialty Pr Inc (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962162949
• ISBN-13: 978-0962162947
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,428,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)