Author

Honos-Webb, Lara

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover; 159 pages

Subject

Developmental Disability

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Affective Disorders

Sensory Processing Challenges

Abstract

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 positive

Goal setting

Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks

Motivational enhancement

Emotional regulation: dealing with ?big? feelings

Managing 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?

ISBN

9781684035335

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 270 HON 2020

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Corporate Author

American Academy of Pediatrics

Editor

Meerkov, Meera

Weiner, Gary

Zaichkin, Jeanette

Edition

2nd edition

Place of Publication

Itasca, IL

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Softcover; 357 pages

Subject

NICU

Premature Infants

Premature Infants-Coping

Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants

Abstract

This book "will guide you through your baby's time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), helping you communicate with members of the NICU team, ask the right questions, and participate as a valuable partner in care. This volume also features inspirational stories from other parents' NICU experiences to bring you comfort and hope." [excerpted from cover]

ISBN

9781610026659

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JB 340 MEE 2023

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