A fresh, practical, and completely original take on handling inattentive/hyperactive children. Anecdotal examples throughout help parents understand their kids, improve focus and organization at school, and eliminate other distracted or inappropriate behaviors at home.
A fresh, practical, and completely original take on handling inattentive/hyperactive children. Anecdotal examples throughout help parents understand their kids, improve focus and organization at school, and eliminate other distracted or inappropriate behaviors at home.
Introduction xiGrasping the Devastating Distractibility Problem 1Understanding Your Distracted Child 21Avoiding the "Demanding Attention" Trap 47Overcoming Distractibility at School 73Heading Off Homework Wars 105Overcoming Perils with Peers 141Conquering Coexisting Conditions 175Focusing on Reinforcement 213Medication and Alternative Treatments 243Reducing Distractibility for the Long Run 267The ADHD Monitoring System 279Sources 295Resources 301Acknowledgments 311Index 313