Put Yourself in Their Shoes does just what the title saysgive the reader a sense of what it is like to be an adolescent with ADHD. Put Yourself in Their Shoes contains up-to-date information on how ADHD affects the lives of adolescents at home, in school, in the workplace, and in social relationships. Whether you are just learning about ADHD or are already quite informed about this common disorder, you will find Put Yourself in Their Shoes worthwhile reading. Although primarily written for parents, the information contained is also very suitable for teenagers, educators, and health professionals.
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Put Yourself in Their Shoes is must reading for parents who have adolescents with ADHD. Dr. Parker, one of the foremost experts in understanding and helping youngsters with ADHD, has added another wonderful, easy-to-read book to the many other books he has written about ADHD. His newewst book contains a wealth of information about understanding the world of teenagers with ADHD. He describes effective assessment and treatment approaches including strategies to foster problem-solving, communication, study, and social skills in teenagers. He offers important information about the legal rights of teenagers with ADHD and outlines steps to help them succeed both in the high school environment and then as they enter college, vocational education, the workforce or the military. -- Robert Brooks, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and author of The Self-Esteem Teacher
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Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. He is a consultant to a number of educational agencies and schools and frequently lectures to health care organizations, community groups and educational agencies on the topic of attention deficit disorders, learning problems and behavioral disturbances in children and adolescents. Dr. Parker draws upon his experiences both as a former school teacher and as a psychologist to apply educational and behavioral psychological principles to the treatment of these populations.
Dr. Parker is co-founder and former Executive Director of CH.A.D.D. He currently serves on the CH.A.D.D. Board of Directors and was inducted by CH.A.D.D. into the ADD Hall of Fame in 1994. He played an instrumental role in encouraging the U.S. Department of Education to clarify the responsibility schools must assume in providing appropriate educational services to students with ADD.
Dr. Parker has authored and co-authored a number of publications on attention deficit disorder including The ADD HyperactivityWorkbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids and The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook for Schools. He has appeared on national television shows including 20/20 and The Today Show.
Alan Goodstat is a clinical social worker who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with substance abuse disorders. Mr. Goodstat lectures on the subject of substance abuse treatment and is clinical director of a hospital based substance abuse treatment program.
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Now I know what my ADHD teenager is going through!,
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This review is from: Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding Teenagers With Attention Deficit Hyperactvitiy Disorder (Paperback)
A great book for parents of teenagers with ADHD. Covers the whole gamut of issues: family communication, promoting responsibility, study strategies, college and vocational training, ADHD and the military, medications, and more. It is a great resource for anyone who wants practical information on how to help your ADHD teenager. I highly recommend reading this.
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Put yourself in the shoes of these adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
strategies made easy, chronic tic disorder, positive communication skills, start behaviors, child study team, motor tics, megavitamin therapy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Their Shoes, United States, Leslie Davis, Home Behavior Chart, Sandi Sirotowitz, Study Strategies Made Easy, American Psychiatric Association, Disabilities Act, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Coast Guard, Disabled Student Services, Specialty Press, Attention Deficit Disorders New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Put yourself in the shoes of these adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
strategies made easy, chronic tic disorder, positive communication skills, start behaviors, child study team, motor tics, megavitamin therapy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Their Shoes, United States, Leslie Davis, Home Behavior Chart, Sandi Sirotowitz, Study Strategies Made Easy, American Psychiatric Association, Disabilities Act, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Coast Guard, Disabled Student Services, Specialty Press, Attention Deficit Disorders New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How To Reach & Teach Teenagers with ADHD by Grad L. Flick Ph.D. on page 153, and page 296
- The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders by Sandra F. Rief M.A. on page 34, and page 393
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