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Quinn, Patricia O.,

Putting on the brakes : understanding and taking control of your ADD or ADHD / by Patricia O. Quinn and Judith M. Stern. - 3rd ed. - Washington, DC : Magination Press, ©2012. - 112 pages; illustrations; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110).

AD/HD: what is it? -- How do you know if you have AD/HD? -- Who can have AD/HD? -- What is going on in the AD/HD brain? -- How does AD/HD make you feel? -- Managing AD/HD -- Building a support team -- Working together to manage your behaviours -- Being a good friend -- Keeping your cool -- Staying focused -- Improving study and organization skills -- Learning about medications for AD/HD.

Self-help guide and resource for preteens with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Includes strategies to manage disorder and practical ways to improve organization, focus, studying, and homework skills. Also tips for making friends, controlling emotions, and being healthy.

ISBN: 9781433811340 9781433811357 1433811340 1433811359

LCCN: 2011040287

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.H9 / Q5482 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85