Lara Honos-Webb – författare

Den här handboken visar hur man som förälder kan tänka på ett nytt sätt kring sitt barn med ADHD.

Det handlar om att byta perspektiv – att inte längre fokusera på det som är förknippat med problem och svårigheter kring barnet, utan på barnets ovanliga styrkor och förmågor. Med hjälp av råd från psykologen och författaren Lara Honos- Webb kan dessa barn stärka sin självkänsla och förändra sitt fortsatta liv.

Översättare: Bitte Wallin

Focus on Your Strengths and Overcome ADHDSymptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can strike at any time-during class, when you're listening to a friend's story, while doing homework, and did we mention during class? You might find it difficult to pay attention and sit still when your impulses are constantly tempting you to do the opposite. In The ADHD Workbook for Teens, you'll learn simple skills you can use to confidently handle school, make and keep friends, and organize and finish every project you start.This workbook helps you find out who you really are through a series of exercises and worksheets that focus on identifying your strengths and interests. Then, you'll begin using those strengths to create strategies for overcoming the ADHD-related issues you struggle with.Learn how to calm yourself down when you feel hyperactive or impulsiveDevelop plans for meeting the goals that matter to you mostGet your life under control and organize your scheduleImprove your social life by becoming a better listener and friend

6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel "scattered" or unorganized? You're not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused--in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track.In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful "super skills" to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include: Focusing on the positiveGoal settingChunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunksMotivational enhancementEmotional regulation: dealing with "big" feelingsManaging attention Once you learn and practice these skills, you'll feel empowered to conquer any task--no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?

ADHD/ADD som vuxen visar på ett respektfullt sätt hur man kan förvandla symptomen till styrkor. Detta kan leda till stora och livsavgörande framsteg när det gäller relationer, jobbprestationer och livskvaliteten i stort. Boken riktar sig i första hand till dem som har fått en diagnos eller de som misstänker att diagnosen ADHD/ADD nog skulle kunna passa in på dem. Men boken kan även läsas av familjemedlemmar, pedagoger och personer i vänskapskretsen.

Originaltitel: The gift of adult ADD

Översättare: Bitte Wallin