The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb

The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths | Lara Honos-Webb | ADD ADHD is a gift

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	The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths Lara Honos-Webb New Harbinger Publications, 2005 - 199 pages average customer review:based on 21 reviews view larger image
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Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is thought to affect between 3 and 6 percent of school-aged children. The symptoms of the disorder-difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and agitation-lead others to brand them as difficult, unfocused, and unruly. But the clinical studies and experiences of the author of this compassionate book suggest that many of the traits that label kids with ADHD may be an expression of deeper gifts: powerful imagination, searching insight, and unusual intuition. The goal of this book is to help readers recast the paradigm they use to think about the condition, encouraging them to help ADHD kids develop their unique gifts.

The book begins with an overview of current ADHD diagnosis including definitions and a sample of a case study. Each subsequent chapter reframes certain ADHD symptoms in a positive way and reinforces this transformation with awareness exercises designed to increase the appreciation of the child's traits. These techniques include action strategies for channeling ADHD traits into productive outlets. And the book doesn't limit itself to a discussion of kids with ADHD: It includes exercises to help parents cope with any feelings of failure they may be experiencing and to reverse any negative patterns associated with ADHD that might be at work in their families. The book offers advice on how to navigate education and mental health systems to the best advantage of ADHD kids and how to understand and make the best use of conventional ADHD therapies, including prescription drugs.

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What difference a gift (or word) can make

My heart ached as my 8-year old stopped trying and become depressed during second grade. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, he was quickly becoming labeled at school and even by friends and family. This book shows a different (more accurate) point-of-view. My whole family including my son refer to his ADHD as his "gift." He knows many things are harder for him than for other kids. He, now, takes the difficulties in stride as a side effect of his gift: A super-speedy brain.
This is a refressing, uplifting, book that offers hope and direction for families dealing with the mixed blessing of ADHD.

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ADD ADHD is a gift

As a child who grew up with ADD and as an adult who have lived through ADD and finally diagnosed at the age of 37, I can say Lara's book is a help for many of us. I had a very difficult childhood and nobody knew what was wrong with me and just thought I was lazy and didn't care about anything and that was the furthest thing from the truth. Yes, ADD is devastating to a lot of people, me included, and yet I thank my ADD strengths for getting me through, because if ADD did not have positives, which can be seen as a gift, I might not have made it through.

This is a great book, it doesn't mean an ADD child does not have difficulties and challenges, but it does mean to show you that there is another side, a side many of us see and use as a gift.

You can read about how I overcame my struggles and found my gift, in my memoir:

One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb has read my memoir and when visiting the Amazon page you can read what she has to say about it.

Bryan

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The Gift ADHD

This book is a must for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. It is filled with activities to help children overcome their difficulties. It also puts the condition under a different/more acceptable light. I picked up this book at the public library and after having read it, I had to purchase it so I can refer to it when needed. I am an elementary school counselor and I am always trying to assist parents and now I am suggesting that they read/own this book. I also purchased the activity guide which I plan to use at school when working with students' behavior.

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So far so good

I like how this book is written. Other books I have read are a little harsh and overwhelming for a parent of a child just diagnosed. This book helps you feel a little better about the whole thing and gives real tips to help you. So far, I like the book alot.

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