Overview
Putting on the Brakes Activity Book for Kids with ADD or ADHD is an expanded and updated edition of APA's classic, best-selling workbook. The activities are comprehensive and cover practically every area in a kid's life that AD/HD can affect: school (homework, test-taking, planning for projects, time management, making friends, proofreading, etc.); home (organizing, taking medication, doing things step-by-step); behavior and emotion control/regulation (anger management, conflict resolution, learning from mistakes, relaxation techniques, etc.); health and nutrition (healthy foods, exercise, getting outside/green space, etc.); and, self-awareness/self-esteem (strengths & weaknesses, making friends, etc.).All of this information is presented to kids in fun, engaging activities that challenge their skills and empower them to strive to be their best. New activities include 'Exercise Can Be Fun!', 'Your Exercise Log', 'Finding Your Green Space', 'Recognizing Anger's Warning Signs', 'Avoiding What Makes You Angry', 'Organizing Your Writing', and 'Practice Outlining'. Exercises from the original book have been updated to reflect new technological advancements (i.e., computers/PDAs). This book is packed with useful and empowering lessons/skills kids can apply to and implement in their daily lives. It shows kids all of the ways they can take control of their AD/HD - the Activity Book teaches them that they have choices that can immensely improve their everyday life.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia O. Quinn, MD ,
Judith Stern ,
Joe Lee
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Imprint: Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 22.20cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 28.60cm
Weight: 0.286kg
ISBN: 9781433804410
ISBN 10: 1433804417
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 15 March 2009
Recommended Age: From 10 to 11 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Putting on the Brakes Activity Book is loaded with fun, engaging activities to help children with AD/HD understand themselves better and gain control over their lives. The easy-to-do activities help children learn how to make and keep friends, stay organized, and improve academic skills. When my students tried some of the activities, I saw immediate results, and so did they! --Elizabeth Crames Grossman, MA, MEd, learning specialist and private tutor for children with special needs
"""Putting on the Brakes Activity Book is loaded with fun, engaging activities to help children with AD/HD understand themselves better and gain control over their lives. The easy-to-do activities help children learn how to make and keep friends, stay organized, and improve academic skills. When my students tried some of the activities, I saw immediate results, and so did they!""—Elizabeth Crames Grossman, MA, MEd, learning specialist and private tutor for children with special needs"
Author Information
Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a pediatrician in Washington, D.C. and is the director of the National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD. She is the author of Putting on the Brakes (2nd Edition, APA Books) and other books on ADD/ADHD.
