Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD: A Self-Help Manual for Parents

by David Daley

Raising a child with ADHD can be distressing and exhausting for the whole family. But given the appropriate knowledge, and the right tools, parents can intervene to manage their child's behaviour, leading to improved relationships at home and, it is hoped, a more successful time at school. This simple, flexible six-step programme is full of tried-and-tested ideas for parents and professionals supporting families of young children with ADHD. By practicing the techniques and strategies, parents will gain confidence in their parenting and, over time, will improve the child's management of the condition. The programme includes games that will help improve the child's attention, exercises to develop patience and tips for supporting the child in successful self-organization. There are also plenty of useful ideas for developing communication between parents and schools. Based on research and extensive clinical experience, "Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD" will help families to adapt their parenting to the child, improving relationships and behaviours in the home and at play group.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010

Reviews

[Allie Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got hold of this book as it was recommended by a friend. I have ADHD myself and am fairly convinced that my son does also. I have set the ball rolling for him to be assessed and in the meantime I am doing everything I can to help. Most of the tips in this book I have already put into practice as they have been mentioned in other parenting books I have read in the past (for example, "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish). In the vain hope that this will be followed by other significant adults in his life, I will be lending this to his father. (The book emphasises that such consistency is very helpful.) It is well written, clear and not patronising. I recommend it.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is brilliant. I recommend it to everyone whose child, relative, friend or student has ADHD. As a special education student, who is in touch with two boys who have ADHD, I'm truly grateful for such practical advice. I have learned a lot. I can't wait to try out these tips. I'm glad the authors focus on how to act and help instead of just describing symptoms of ADHD. Thank you for strengthening my belief that there is something that can be done and letting me know what it is! Bless you!

[Ella Pea · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of valuable information, but unnecessarily wordy. The points made could have been successfully condensed into about half the amount of pages. Many of the strategies we already had in place, but we gained a few new ideas to implement.

[Laura Buechler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is, as advertised, a very practical guide with several tasks and skills to work on week by week.