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A comprehensive guidebook for parents of children with ADHD. The Ultimate ADHD Parenting Handbook is a practical, compassionate guide to help you understand ADHD, respond effectively to your child’s behaviour and create a calmer more connected home. Parenting comes with daily challenges that can leave you exhausted, isolated and questioning whether you're doing enough to help your child succeed. Raising a child with ADHD can feel like you're navigating uncharted territory without a compass. This handbook will show you the path forward. Written by Vivian Dunstan, founder of ADHD Support Australia, this comprehensive guide blends over a decade of community and professional expertise, lived experience and the latest research to bring you real-world ADHD strategies and insights. Implement these science-backed, parent-tested steps today to support and nurture your child, your family and yourself. You'll discover how to: Encourage your child’s strengths for improved self-esteem and school success Take a holistic approach to nutrition and lifestyle - supporting focus, sleep, mood and wellbeing Manage screen time, build social skills and nurture healthy online and offline relationships Craft a family-centred parenting philosophy that creates positive dynamics and supports every family member Look after your own wellbeing while parenting a neurodivergent child Whether your child has just been diagnosed, or you've been navigating ADHD for years, The Ultimate ADHD Parenting Handbook will give you the tools, strategies and insights you need to understand and respond to your child's unique needs.

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Author:   Vivian Dunstan (ADHD Support Australia)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 8.60cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781394346226

ISBN 10:   1394346220
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   28 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

About the Author ix Introduction xi About this book xv How to use this book xvii Part I Understanding your child with ADHD 1 1 Finding the spark: Understanding your child’s strengths 3 2 How it works: Understanding your child’s brain 17 3 Additional conditions: Understanding comorbidities 33 4 Influencing factors: Understanding factors that influence ADHD and its symptoms 59 Part II Being a calm, connected, compassionate parent 71 5 Changing perspectives: My parenting philosophy 73 6 The 6 Cs: Putting calm, connected, compassionate parenting into practice 89 7 The regulated parent: Self- care as the foundation of calm, connected, compassionate parenting 125 Part III Building strong, positive foundations 141 8 Nourishing the brain: How nutrition and gut health impact ADHD symptoms 143 9 Sleep and circadian biology: Optimising your child’s sleep 173 10 Moving the mind: How exercise supports children with ADHD 187 11 Nervous system and emotional regulation: From meltdowns to safety 195 12 Confidence pathways: How to build self- esteem and resilience in your child 221 13 Understanding ADHD medications: A practical guide for parents 237 Part IV Helping your child thrive 251 14 School strategies: From overwhelmed to empowered 253 15 Navigating friendships: Helping your child build social confidence 281 16 Digital parenting: Creating healthier screen habits 305 17 Raising capable children: Supporting transitions and independence 325 Part V Empowering the whole family to thrive 333 18 Connection dynamics: Building a resilient family together 335 19 Family relationships: Building positive sibling relationships 355 20 Finding your village: Building your ADHD support network 365 Conclusion — Staying on the rollercoaster: How to keep going 391 Acknowledgements 401 Resources 403 References 405 Index 415

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Author Information

Vivian Dunstan is the founder of ADHD Support Australia and has guided families navigating ADHD since 2013. She is an ADDCA-trained ADHD coach, PEERS® Certified Provider supporting teens and young adults to build social skills, Digital Health and Wellness Educator, NeuroACT facilitator and teacher. As both a parent of a neurodivergent adult and someone with ADHD herself, Vivian blends professional expertise with lived experience to offer parents practical strategies delivered with empathy, clarity and hope.

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