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Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child
With decades of experience working with ADD children, Dr. Edward Hallowell has long argued that ADD is too often misunderstood, mistreated, and mislabeled as a “disability.” Now he teams up with top academic ADD researcher Peter S. Jensen, M.D., to bring you an invaluable new approach to helping your ADD child. Superparenting for ADD offers a specific game plan including
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Hardcover, 240 pages
Published
December 30th 2008
by Ballantine Books
(first published January 2002)
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Another positive reframing of ADD. It's so refreshing to hear your child's traits described in a constructive way rather than so negatively. For example, what is seen in traditional school settings as "distractibility" is a manifestation of an active curiosity. Impulsivity, which is a major struggle for many kids (and adults) with ADHD, is reframed as creativity. And hyperactivity or restlessness is defined as a level of energy of which I'm jealous. I appreciate the solid emphasis...more
I LOVED this book from page 1. The intro was so unlike any other books I've read about kids with special needs. It's optimistic and hopeful, love-based, strength-based and I really appreciated that different approach. I don't know that Carver fits all the characteristics of ADD, but there was enough overlap with his set of issues to be helpful. It sometimes felt like other parenting books: too much talk about WHY this works without as many specific directions about HOW to make it work at you...more
My second grade son was just diagnosed with ADHD. He's been having trouble in school with learning disabilities since kindergarten, but with further testing we've come to the conclusion that he also has ADD. Most parents look at it as a death sentence when they hear that news, but our doctor had a different approach. He told us we needed to read this book to understand that kids with ADD have supercharged brains like a Ferrari, but have bicycle brakes when it comes to keeping focused. This b...more
One of the things I most enjoyed about this book was knowing that the author grew up with A.D.D., has 2 children with ADD AND yet managed to graduate from Harvard medical school. This diagnosis doesn't mean that you cannot be successful in life. This book gave me a peak into the mind of someone with ADD and helped me appreciate some unique things about my child that are there because of ADD.
As my daughter has ADD I have found this book and it's information very helpful in understanding my daughter. It is nice to be able to know ahead of time what my daughter is doing and what her behavior means. I highly recommend this book as a very valuable resource. Want an informative thought provoking book to help you understand your ADD child better? Then get this great book. A joy to read.
This was an interesting and very different look/approach to parenting/working with students who have the "gift" of ADD. These "race car brain" children with "faulty breaks" have many special gifts that just need to be unwrapped through support and love from adults in their lives.
It provided a useful link to the Kolbe testing online, which lets you know what type of learner you and your child are and how to connect and get through to different types of l...more
It provided a useful link to the Kolbe testing online, which lets you know what type of learner you and your child are and how to connect and get through to different types of l...more
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I can't take another ADD rah-rah pep talk. The problem in my household is not that the ADDers are a put-upon, misunderstood minority. It's the non-ADDer that is put-upon to do all the shit work that is not fun enough for the ADDers to do for themselves--even with all the checklists and systems in the world.
ADD is a valid brain difference, but there is no excuse for laziness and passive-aggressiveness.
ADD is a valid brain difference, but there is no excuse for laziness and passive-aggressiveness.
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If there's anyone with ADD in your life, this is the book you should read first before you descend into all the problem tales and therapeutics. It is a good reminder to see the positive in what is usually perceived as a bloody great nuisance.
The book is alright. It's somewhat vague and he tries to sell you on one plan by Kathy Kolbe that has not had any studies done on it. I'm going to try some of the things in the book. It is a positive spin on ADD/ADHD, which is nice.
This is the BEST book I have read on ADD/ADHD ever - and trust me I have read many in the past year. I even bought one and gave it to a friend. I am not awaiting my copy in the mail. It is positive and extremely helpful. It examines your child's strengths and gifts and how to work within that framework, versus looking at the "disability." I would say it is a must read for both parents and teachers!
Wow...I learned so much from this book! I would recommend it for ANY parent, whether you have an ADD child or not. Some parts may not apply and you can skim through them, but this has made me a better mother for all my kids...not just the ADD kid. AND: It it has made me PROUD to be a mother of a child with ADD, improved my relationship with her and brought her grades up!
Well written with perspectives of people with ADD
This book described my child in a positive light.
Still reading.
An excellent "start here" book for anyone who suspects their child might have ADD.
Very Informative. It gave me some great ideas!
As a parent of two children with ADHD, I need all the help and strategies I can get to help my kids be successful. This book was great for me as a parent. ADD is described in the book as having a race car brain with bicycle brakes. I told my kids this and we all agreed it is an accurate, positive description. For a full review check out my blog at http://www.booksnob-booksnob.blogspot.co...
For me, this book had a lot of great tips. I could totally relate to some of the stories included, as they are just like my child.
Some helpful suggestions and insights. Hallowell is a bit taken with himself and not a fan of punishment. Good resources too.
It's pretty bad when you procrastinate about "reading" an audio book! LOL.
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Edward M. Hallowell is a child and adult psychiatrist who specialises in ADD/ADHD and who also has ADHD. He is the co-author of the book Delivered From Distraction. He also created The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, MA. He is a Harvard alumnus and has been on the faculty of Harvard Medical School since 1983. He received his medical degree from Tulane University Med...more
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