attention deficit disorder

Having grown up in a trailer park with an overworked mother and attention-deficit disorder, Robert Kelley, now eighteen, steals--and crashes--three airplanes before being caught.

"Parenting children with ADHD, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, can be challenging and complex. But just as a child who struggles with reading can learn to decode words, children with ADHD can learn patience, communication, and solution-seeking skills to become more confident, independent, and capable. This book ... offers science-based insights and systems for parents to help cultivate these skills."--Provided by publisher.

A child with attention-deficit disorder, who is mistakenly perceieved as being disruptive and incapable of following instructions, gets help from his doctor, parents and teachers to overcome the problem. Includes suggestions for activities.

To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired.

"Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the characteristics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and discusses treatment options, and ways to cope in social situations and at school.

A guide to treating ADD/ADHD without drugs, describing natural alternatives, including practical activities, designed to help strengthen brain functioning and improve learning and behavior.

Offers tools--including facts, activities, and reproducible pages--for helping children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder communicate and develop goals and coping skills.

An eminent allergist and pediatrician describes the behavior disturbances and learning disabilities caused by artificial food flavors and colors.

After learning she cannot take a cake decorating class with her best friend, partly because her parents consider her a quitter, eleven-year-old Eliza tries to prove herself by sticking with a taekwondo class all summer.