Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About Add (Paperback)

by Kathleen G. Nadeau (Author), Ellen B. Dixon (Author), John R. Rose (Illustrator) "Teachers are always telling me, ""Slow down, don't rush!""..." (more)
Key Phrases: Calm Down Exercise

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A very practical and useful tool." -- —Harvey Parker, PhD, Nationally Recognized ADD Specialist, on the First Edition of Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention

"The book is positive and upbeat in tone...written in a straightforward style that young people can understand." -- —Barbara D. Ingersoll, PhD, Montgomery Child & Family Health Services, Maryland

Product Description
Totally revised and updated from the top-selling first edition! This workbook gives kids with ADD the lowdown on such matters as how to clean a room quickly and easily and how to make sure they do their homework on time. Packed with cartoons, games, activities and funny graphics, it's a fun-filled approach to learning how to get along better at school, with friends, and in life. For parents, the book includes information on behavior management and on support groups.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 2nd edition (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945354797
• ISBN-13: 978-0945354796
• ASIN: 1557984565
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #556,866 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for anyone who knows a child with ADD/ADHD, October 5, 2000

By	cheryl (kenosha, wi USA) - See all my reviews

This book is awesome! It is a self help book for kids that they find interesting. This book allowed me to get inside my childrens' minds and into their hearts without them realizing what was happening. A great way to examine how your child is really handling their ADD/ADHD, and the tools they can use to get the most out of themselves using simple steps. A great way to get the ADD'er to begin to compensate/ and adapt by learning to go through steps daily to improve their success in every task they endeavor. You have to get this one-It's small, practical, and full of common sense...my daughter reads it at night and keeps it by her bed. She is in 4th grade!

85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A clear guide for kids with ADD!, March 29, 2002

By	K. Corn "reviewer" (Indianapolis,, IN United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

I have a child with ADD and have built up a large collection of books about the subject but this is absolutely the BEST book I've found which is specifically written FOR children. There are other books for children out there but they all far short of this one. Why?
First of all, this book truly seems to have been written with an understanding of how to reach an ADD kid. The text is clear, easily understood and to the point. For kids who don't want to read long, detailed paragraphs, there are checklists and other tools to maintain attention. Secondly, this book packs a lot of information on a wide variety of subjects that can be difficult for kids with ADD, from sports to friendships to schoolwork. Finally, there are practical and realistic suggestions for dealing with challenges - everything from making friends to learning how to pay attention and get work done at school. The author clearly knows about ADD and I've read this one with my child again and again (plus he's taken it to his room and read it alone numerous times).

102 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic first steps are taught., November 14, 1998

By A Customer

You know that ADD/ADHD kids need to learn to slow down and pay attention but just telling that doesn't work. This book helps them learn HOW to slow down, pay attention, and learn. My son and I like this book very much.