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“Filled with tools, strategies, and checklists and written with a fine understanding of the problems adults with ADD face daily. This book is a gift to all who read it.”—Edward Hollowell, M.D., bestselling author of Driven to Distraction Written by two expert ADD coaches with more than 30 years experience, this practical handbook offers adults with ADD practical techniques for coping with common everyday challenges. These simple proven strategies can help you focus attention, organize your thoughts, and manage time—so you can avoid missing appointments and deadlines, handle social situations, and improve memory skills. A safe alternative to prescription medications, it’s a complete home program that anyone can do.
Discusses the importance of the SAT in college admissions and suggests methods for parents to help their children to prepare for the test
This problem-solving guide gives teachers and other professionals the information and materials they need to improve ADD/LD teens' academic and social skills and develop appropriate educational programs for them. A practical checklist format makes it easy to locate essential information, and hot topics such as self-management, motivation, homework completion, medication, and assistive technology are covered in detail. The book includes interesting student case histories throughout, over 100 reproducible graphic organizers, and specific recommendations for involving parents. A special appendix at the end of the book identifies 20 common classroom problems, from excessive movement, overactivity and hyperactivity to poor test-taking skills, and lists strategies to help students with ADHD or LD.
UNIQUE SELLING FEATURES AND BENEFITS- Complete information about the ACT and the new SAT and guidance in determining which test(s) a student should take- Guidance for parents in communicating with their teenage sons and daughters and in overcoming problems relating to behavior and attitude- Advice to parents on choosing a role to play in their child's test-taking preparation and guidance on determining what king of preparation is best suited to their child's needs- Special advice for parents of students with learning or other disabilities- The big picture: information on the college admissions process and what role testing plays
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One Miracle at a Time offers emotional and practical experiences of parents of disabled children come together in this inspiring, comprehensive handbook. Up-to-date information and detailed discussions cover coping with the initial diagnosis and long-term emotional impact, finding the right medical treatment and support services, and getting financial and legal support if necessary.