Attention, girls! : a guide to learn all about your AD/HD

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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J618.92 Quinn
Status
Available

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Summary

Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-Fiction
Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold)
An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner
Washington Book Publishers' 2010 Book Design & Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated Text

Empowering, practical, and straightforward, this book gives girls the skills to take charge of their ADHD and their lives.

Geared exclusively towards girls, Attention, Girls! is packed with useful tools for staying in control of schoolwork and relationships. Practical ways to improve organization, focus, and study and homework skills are included as well as information on making and keeping friends, dealing with emotions, self-esteem, sleep problems, medication, and managing anxiety.

With Attention, Girls! you'll meet other girls with AD/HD just like you and you'll learn lots of ways to take charge of your life. This book has tons of strategies and tips for you to:

Learn all about AD/HD Get organized Pay attention Make and keep friends Deal with your emotions Understand medication And so much more!

So get reading and soon you'll get back to the business of being you!

Contents

What is AD/HD anyway? -- How does AD/HD make me act? -- Who can I go to for help? -- How can I take control of my life? -- Will medicine help me with my AD/HD? -- Who should I tell that I have AD/HD? -- How can I feel better about me? -- How do I deal with my feelings? -- How can I have more friends? -- What about my other problems? -- Build on what you've learned -- More resources for you.

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