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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Author

Snyder, Heather

Beebe, Susan (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Wake Forest, NC

Publisher

Lash & Associates Publishing/Training Inc.

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

16 p.

Series

Brain Injury among Children and Adolescents

Subject

Head Injury-Coping

Head Injury-Rehabilitation

Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury

Picture Books

Abstract

An illustrated storybook to help children to understand the emotional and learning changes they may go through after a brain injury.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 335 SNY 2005

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1001_HeadInjury_2014.pdf

Website Notes

Click the link to view or print.

Corporate Author

Emergency Department

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

PDF file: 3 p.

Subject

Head Injury-Coping

Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1001

Author

Goddard, Lionel (Writer, Director, Producer)

Place of Publication

Burnaby, BC

Publisher

Knowlege Network Corporation

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

1 DVD

Subject

Head Injury (includes brain damage)

Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury

Head Injury-Prevention

Young Adults-At-Risk Behaviour

Abstract

This DVD tells the story of three young men living with permanent brain damage as the result of head injuries they suffered pursuing extreme sports. Through their stories, the documentary explores the science of thrill-seeking, and reveals how cultural forces and ignorance are propelling young men to dangerous new heights. Narrated by Olympic Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Call Number

FM 330 GOD 2008

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