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Take the scary out of ADHD for your kid
My [...] is a good reader so this book was at his level. However, we both sat down and read through it. It gave me some great hints as well as helping him to view his problem as managable. He especially liked the illustrations and puzzles scattered throughout the book - clearly with ADHD kids in mind! I am currently plowing through some adult books on ADHD and I keep referring back to this book for a more straight forward approach.

Great book
I got this book when my son was first diagnosed with ADHD and it is wonderful.It helped me understand what he was going through and him understand that he was just different.This book helped him to realize that he wasn't alone and that there are ways to help him help himself.My son feels that he has more control of things and is not afraid to ask questions or for help when needed. He not embarrased by ADHD it's just part of who he is.

A straightforward self-help book
Expert clinical psychologists Nadeau and Dixon have created an absolute must-have for young folks struggling to get a handle on their own ADHD. Now in its third edition, updated with more notes and resources for parents, Learning To Slow Down And Pay Attention is a straightforward self-help book written especially for children with Attention Defecit Disorder with Hyperactivity. The friendly, no-nonsense text offers practical advice and tips, for learning to relax, staying focused, remembering stuff, getting homework done, making friends and more, all without talking down to its young audience. Whimsical black-and-white cartoons help illustrate and reinforce the offered guidelines.
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Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    3. Attention-deficit-disordered c    4. Attention-deficit-disordered children    5. Children's 9-12 - Medical    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    7. Children: Grades 1-2    8. Health & Daily Living - General    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Pediatrics    12. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    13. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    14. Social Issues - Special Needs    15. Special needs & learning difficulties   

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The MOST INVALUABLE book for a child facing an IMPENDING death
This book is an absolute must have for anyone with a child who is about to face the loss of someone special and close -- due to an illness, accident, or age, -- Children have such difficulty expressing their emotions because in times of such sorrow and anxiety, they are experiencing things they have NEVER felt before. They are confused, distraught, fearful, and so terribly hurt - and when all the adults around them are suffering too -- it makes it all the harder to discuss such delicate and sensitive things -- we want to be strong for them, we don't want our angst to invoke their own.....
For you or your child to Write /draw out your feelings
I purchased this book for my daughter and now also plan to purchase it for my niece and nephew. After reading the other reviews I knew I needed to get this book and set it aside for when one or both of her grandparents pass away.
5 Stars
Art therapy is a wonderful way to let children release their emotions.Good ideas, great presentation.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children and death    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Death    4. Death / Grief / Consolation    5. Death, Grief, Bereavement    6. Grief    7. Inspirational - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Loss (Psychology)    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Family & Relationships / Death, Grief, Bereavement    12. Family & relations    13. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues   

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Great book for kids!
This is a fabulous book on autism acceptance.This is great for teachers or parents that want their kids to better understand someone that is "different" than the others.It is well written and really presents a creative way of introducing Autism and other spectrum disorders to kids.

Must have.
I purchased this book after reading the reviews.Our seven year old son is on the Autism Spectrum and his daycare friends had lots of questions about his behaviors and his limited language skills.I brought this book in for the teacher to read.The comment from the teacher was "They got it."

The Best book for Kids to Understand
I bought this book for my sons K-1 class. The book explains what autism is on a level for young children to understand and the kids loved the coloring aspect of it. His teacher loved the adult explainations of each page. My 8 year old borrowed the book to read to his 2nd grade class so that they could understand his brother! I read this book to my Introdution to Early Childhood class and my teacher agreed, this book should be purchased. I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone whose child is going into a different learning environment. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - Coloring Books    2. Activity Books - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Social Issues - Friendship    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Autism    9. Autism in children    10. Autistic children    11. Children's Books/Ages 4/8 Nonfiction    12. Friendship    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books    14. Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Issues - Friendship    15. Juvenile Nonfiction/Social Issues - Special Needs    16. Topical/Mentally Challenged   

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Differences are what make the world so great
Charlie and Isabelle are the same age but they have some differences.For example, Charlie is tall and Isabelle is short, and whereas Charlie runs fast, Isabelle likes to take her time.The last difference that Charlie explains is when he tells us: "I know a lot of words.Isabelle's words are sometimes hard for me to understand."In the text of "My Friend Isabelle," author Eliza Woloson never comes out and says that Isabelle has Down syndrome and I was thinking that any indication of her condition in Bryan Gough's illustrations might well be too subtle for young children to pick up.But then it occurred to me that if a parent was reading this book to young children, or let them read it on their own, and then there was probably already a child with Down syndrome in the family or in the neighborhood.
"My Friend Isabelle"
"My Friend Isabelle" is a book that ALL parents should have on their bookshelf.It celebrates the relationship between two children who are different from one another.It is an important book because today's classrooms are becoming more and more diverse.This book is a great tool to introduce these differences.I have been waiting for a book like "My Friend Isabelle".Thank you Ms. Woloson for being so insightful.

The World Has Needed This Book for Some Time.
I can't praise this book enough.The illustrations and straightforward story line appeal to children while the message is one all aldults need to see.As the mother of a Down Syndrome child, I was overjoyed at how clearly the message came through that Down Syndrome kids are kids first.They enjoy all the usual childhood activities and enjoy friendships with thier non-Downs peers as well.I plan on purchasing this book for our local public library and our elementary school library as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Down Syndrome    4. Fiction    5. Friendship    6. Individuality    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. People with disabilities    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Primary / junior schools    12. Sociology, Social Studies    13. Special needs & learning difficulties   

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A Must for parents and educators
This book is a must for parents of ADHD children as well as educators.As both a parent of an ADHD child and a teacher, I found this book enlightening as well as practical.It is a very easy read, in fact, I read it in two days.It is easy to understand and is written in layman terms not scientific/medical jargon.It explains so many aspects ADHD is language that parents can understand and offers some sensible solutions to everyday problems.This book has become by ADHD bible.

Met All Expectations
I bought this book on the advice of my son's psychologist and it was worth every penny.I am also a special ed teacher and will recommend it to every teacher I know.

Best tool for parent with ADD teen
this book is the best insight for a parent dealing with the frustrations of a bright teen struggling with ADD issues.The opportunity to read the words of teens who have dealt with the struggle give moral support to parents that there is hope.This is a must buy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. Counseling - General    3. Family & Relationships    4. Family/Marriage    5. Parenting - General    6. Social Issues - Special Needs    7. Special Education - General   

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EXCELLENT!
I had to buy a SECOND copy of this book because I couldn't get my first copy away from my then 3 year old. He's 4 now, and this book sits on his nightstand.He LOVES to look through the pictures and practice the signs.
Great for a family
This book is absolutely the best that I have come across for teaching the kids. The categories are well thought out and easy to use. The index in the back is also quite easy to use. I would recommend this book for anyone looking to get the basics-to carry on a conversation.

This is a great quick reference book!
I received this book as a gift from my father who also enjoys sign language because he thought it would be a great addition to our collection of sign language books since we have used sign language for both of our hearing children since shortly after birth. It is a wonderful quick reference guide for toddlers and older children. My 2 year has been using signs from this book since she was about 1 1/2 years old. He was right it was a great addition to our collection. As an advocate of baby sign language and owner of http://www.babytalk-learn2sign.com I recommend this book to anyone who is teaching their young children sign language. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Sign Language    2. Children's 9-12 - language Arts    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Deaf    5. Glossaries, vocabularies, etc    6. Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.    7. Juvenile literature    8. Language Arts - General    9. Means of communication    10. Reference    11. Sign language    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Social Situations - Special Needs    14. Language Arts & Disciplines / Sign Language   

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Unique way of talking about autism
I loved how the book focuses on the child/children without the disabitity and thier and their likes, dislikes, and abilities. Then shows how each child is different in a unique way.

FANTASTIC
Being a parent of an autistic child, I love this book. Itnot only embraces the world of the autistic child, but explains it in a way that children can understand what it can be like to be autistic.The colors are bright and vibrant, and the flow is just right. I have been recommending this book to people in my community, and they share my feelings.Thank you for developing such a wonderful concept.

UNDERSTANDING MOM
I am buying children's books on autism so that my [...] son can read them. I want him to learn as much about autism as he can. He does not have autism but I do. "the Autism Acceptance Book" explains how this condition affects the way some people, with autism, brains work. I want him to learn how I think and why I act somewhat differently from other mothers. This book can explain in a younger version of how autism works. There are many children out there that have autism and my son I know has met a few of these kids but he probably doesn't know that they have autism all he knows is that they are different. This book and others like it will help children that don't have autism to better understand those who do have autism. My son has a mom and a friend with autism and that person is me.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Social Issues - Special Needs   

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Not that much Information
I was looking for a book how to deal with teachers that are uneducated about ADD, my son has it and they just want to classify him as mentally retarted. I need more info.
Teachers! Take note!
For its format alone, this is a must-buy for teachers and the administrators who work with them!As a middle school AP, I've visited far too many classrooms where teachers try to keep students' attention nailed to dreary handwritten overheads in black marker no less. Yawn.Every page of this book demonstrates what good overheads should look like (minus the color I'd like to see)while the text explains WHY this is imperative for ADHD students.GET IT!I love it. I ordered two more for my school.

I liked how the number was in the title
When I saw this book, I liked that there was a number in the title and the @ thing too.But when I was reading it, most of the words weren't numbers.Some of the pages were pictures and I liked those ones the best.I think that if you wanted this book, you should get it.As someone who had a hard time in high school, making friends etc., I found this was a good way to think back on it all.I'm not sad anymore because of them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    2. Attention-deficit-disordered y    3. Attention-deficit-disordered youth    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    5. Education (Secondary)    6. Education (Young Adult)    7. Education / Teaching    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Handbooks, manuals, etc.    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. School & Education    13. Secondary    14. Social Issues - Special Needs    15. Special Education - Learning Disabled    16. United States    17. Health & Fitness / General   

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Good starter book
My son is 2 and I bought this book for him because we are learning sign language together.He's deaf and I think that the colorful pages and pictures were great to keep his attention.I bought one for all the kids in the family so that they could learn some also, so that they can get a start on learning how to talk to my son.

A Great Introduction To Sign Language
I was learning sign language and saw this book at the store. I brought it home with me and later my 2-year-old cousin fell in love with it and whenever she came over would search the toy box for it. She would see the sign for baby on the front and then sign it herself. My 4-year-old sister loves to look at the pictures in this book. She only knows 1 or 2 signs though. I think when she is older she will actually be interested in learning the signs. It's a great book. But I think it would be best for kid's 5 and up.
My First Book of Sign Language
It's OK.My daughter likes looking at the pictures.There are other books that I liked better than this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Finger spelling    4. Juvenile General And Reference Works    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Language Arts - General    8. Sign language    9. Social Issues - Special Needs    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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For parents, teachers, tutors, day-care staff and more
Now in a revised and updated edition, The Survival Guide For Kids With LD* (*Learning Differences) by University of Nevada-Reno professors Gary Fisher and Rhoda Cummings, is a simply presented and easily accessible guide written especially for those dealing with children who have "learning differences". Emphasizing that having one of the many kinds of learning disabilities or cognitive restrictions doesn't preclude a child from learning, from having friends, or from growing up to be a successful adult. The readable prose is packed with tips for dealing with teasing, providing encouragement, simple black-and-white artwork, study tips, and more. The Survival Guide For Kids With LD* is highly recommended reading for parents, teachers, tutors, day-care staff members, -- and most especially, for kids ages 10 and up. Also highly recommended for teen readers is The Survival Guide For Teenagers With LD (0915793512; [$$$]); for parents, When Your Child Has LD (0915793873; [$$$]); and for educators, The School Survival Guide For Kids With LD (0915793326; [$$$]).

The Survival Guide for Kids with LD
This book is a GREAT way for kids to learn about their own Learning Disabilities (the book calls them Learning Differences).I read this book to my son to help explain to him why he's noticing that he's different fromsome of the other kids in school.The book creates such a relaxed,non-threatening attitude about LDs, and asks some really great questions tohelp the kids see which LD(s) fit them.It addresses ADHD as well!It haspicture drawings of kids having trouble in school that my son could reallyrelate to!He was at once interested, urging me to read more and more,even though he was learning that he was in fact "different". What a wonderful tool for families and kids to learn about each other andthemselves. It's a positive book about the harsh reality of LDs - and it'swritten specifically for kids!Do your child a favor - read this book withthem!It will open up conversations and give you both the language andcourage you'll need to tackle the days and years ahead! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Education    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc.    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Learning disabilities    9. Learning disabled children    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Special Needs    12. Special Education - General    13. United States    14. Disability & illness    15. Teaching of children / adults with specific learning difficulties   

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This book moved me to tears
I came across this book in a local children's hospital resource library.The first page describes a speeding race car with no brakes, and how it might go off the road or even crash.Page two goes on to draw a parellel between this race car, and and explains that having ADHD is a lot like being a race car with no brakes, 'You have a great engine with lots of thinking power, and a good, strong body, but no brakes'.I broke down crying right there in the middle of the library - it was like finally getting inside my child's head and knowing how he feels and why he just doesn't seem to know when to quit. A Powerful Resource for the Parents of ADHD Kids!
One of the most difficult things about parenting an ADHD child is explaining attention deficit disorder to that child. Patricia Quinn and associates have given a powerful resource to these parents - a true gift to empower them. In simple language, illustrated with eye-catching graphics, PUTTING ON THE BRAKES explains not only the nature of this disorder, but also how children and their families can learn to manage it. As an ADD Coach, I find this to be the most important resource that I can put into the hands of parents.

Putting on the Brakes
A very good book for children with ADHD.It's easy to read and gets to the point, something all ADHD children need.It explains what ADHD is, that others have the same problems, and how it effects their home and school lives.It gives some wonder information about how they can help theirselves.I have read it to both my children with ADHD as well as ADHD children I work with and they all enjoy it, and can relate to it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Cognitive therapy for children    6. Health & Daily Living - Diseases    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Psychotherapy    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Treatment    12. Body & health    13. Disability & illness   

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Best of the series!Clear, easy signs & cute pictures
"Get your spider-fingers ready...!" (wiggle, wiggle)
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Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Language Arts - Vocabulary & Spelling    6. Poetry - Nursery Rhymes    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Social Situations - Special Needs   

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Great book for discussion purposes
My 8 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with AS and so I began a search for a variety of books to read myself and read along with my daughter.I chose this one, hoping it would give her something she could relate to.Reading along with her, it served to be a great tool for discussion.In addition, I plan on bringing it with me to the school as well.

Good starting point
This book is a good place to start.It has very remedial information on how Asperger's Syndrome (AS) appears to others.In this way it can be informative to those who don't have AS (why is he doing that?) as well as to those who have AS (how am I different?).The book is very short and only seeks to explain the perceptions and actions of a person with AS.It does a very good job of not condemning the behavior, merely pointing out that it is sometimes outside of the norm.

Excellent Resource
This book is an excellent resource for teachers who have students with different learning capabilities in their classrooms. It helps explain to other children that people are different, and see the world through different lenses. "This is Asperger's Syndrome" tells a child's life situation, from his eyes. I have used it in my classroom to help my students understand what it is like to be different. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. General    3. Health & Daily Living - Physical Impairments    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Health / Diseases    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Asperger's syndrome    9. Children's 9-12    10. Coloring books    11. Health - Diseases    12. Juvenile literature   

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Great book for infants!
I'm an occupational therapist and I absolutely loved using this book with my daughter.We used it from the age of 6 months to 17 months,when my daughter started to use more verbal language.I've read the other reviews and they state that the book is BSL, which I didn't even realize (not being a speech language pathologist, I'm not exposed to sign language as much).The book was great for what I think it's intended to be.It seems to be appropriate for infants to toddlers that are learning sign language as a precursor to verbal language.The children that would benefit from it won't communicate with other people who use standard ASL and won't use sign language as their main form of communication.My daughter learned approximately 20-25 signs to communicate to me things that she wanted and it cut down on a lot of frustration.I also noticed that if the word that she wanted to communicate wasn't in the book or wasn't something that I taught her, she would make up a sign...she even made up a sign for The Wiggles.This book is great for an infant/toddler because the pages are cardboard (they won't tear), the pictures are age appropriate for a baby, and it's easy to understand.I've seen several baby sign language books and none were appropriate to sit down and look at with a baby.This book was actually the first book that my daughter wanted to "read" before she went to bed, because she could "read" it.Again, a wonderful book for a infant/toddler who isn't going to use sign language as their main form of communication.My daughter is now 20 months old and has been talking for awhile and I really contribute it to her use of sign language prior to verbal language.Even if there's not a word that your baby wants to communicate in the book, just make it up.You're the only one that is probably going to use it with them...they won't be using the signs for long anyhow.

Important signs are missing.
What I like - This book is easy to understand.Large pictures and easy to understand illustrations are great.
British Sign Language vs. American Sign Language
My children and I love the illustrations and size of this big board book, but were disappointed upon receiving it and noting the signs were based on BSL (British Sign Lanugage) not ASL (American Sign Language).Although many signs were similar, there were also quite a few that were different.We're in close contact w/many deaf friends, so its not acceptable for us to learn BSL, when we're trying to learn ASL.I wish that I had known in advance regarding the translation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Language Arts - General    5. Social Issues - Special Needs   

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For all ages
I am mom to a toddler, aunt to a 12 yr old girl and 8 yr old boy, and reading tutor to three kids ages 6, 11, and 15.We all love learning from this book.Heller's Baby Fingers Teaching Your Baby to Sign board books for babies and toddlers have also been great for my toddler.

Excellent introductory book!
This book has clear, easy to follow pictures. There is enough information in the first few pages to begin signing to/with kids!!Great book!

Excellent book!
This is a WONDERFUL book and an excellent place to begin signing with your baby. Lora Heller is an expert in signing as well as children. I signed with my baby from about 9 months, and he picked it right up. He is now a very advanced talker at 2.5 years of age. He loved signing, and so did I - it gave us a way to communicate before he could talk. I knew what he wanted and what he was feeling/thinking so much more often with signs! I can't say enough good things about it and about Lora Heller. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Language Arts - General    6. Sign language    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. BG-HUMOR/GAMES - BG-HUMOR    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Language Arts / General   

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very good but not inclusive enough
i picked this up because it's the sort of thing that wasn't available to me when i needed it years ago and i was curious. i'm impressed with the career advice given, although far too many pages are devoted to getting into college. every gifted kid (possibly every kid) is going to be inundated with grades/college stuff without this book. i particularly like that the authors address subjects which can be touchy or entirely skipped over in some environments, such as drinking, drugs, sex, depression and teen suicide.
Excellent Book
This was truly an excellent book for any teen who is gifted. I've been gifted since I was very young and I've never fit in with any of the other kids. I've always been much more mature and on a much higher level than the rest of the kids my age. This book showed me that I should be proud about being gifted, and shouldn't worry about fitting in. This is a must read for any gifted teen.

Robert's Mom
My son was thrilled to receive this book. He immediately began to see himself described in every chapter. He has always felt different and out of sync with his peers. This book helped him to understand himself and feel good about his "gift". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Gifted children    4. Gifted teenagers    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    8. Social Issues - Special Needs    9. Learning & study skills    10. Teaching of gifted children   

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Great ideas
This activity book is full of great ideas and I have been using with my younger children that I counsel with ADHD. It has helped them focus and learn useful things about ADHD. It is a great resource

Indispensible Resource For Those Dealing with AD(H)D Student
This book is an invaluable aide for parents, educators, and professionals dealing with the challenges faced by AD(H)D students in school. It is a book that can be given directly to students as well. Written in a clear,visually appealing format, it presents worksheets and quick exercises thatguide the late grade school, middle school or high school student to anunderstanding of how this disorder affects their ability to learn. Itprovides information such as how to choose and adopt various studytechniques that will help children with AD(H)Dbecome successful students.It coaches students in using active study techniques to remember what theyread, or to develop written reports. Students are not resistant to usingthe concepts because of how they are presented and is a book that hasapplication to non ADHD students as well. I highly recommend this workbookand have found it much more much more useful that the "Putting on theBrakes" book by the same authors. Of all the self help books I havelent out to people, this is one that people use so much they forget toreturn it! I just keep buying more copies because I don't want to bewithout the book.

It makes sense to my students!
"Putting on the Break" has helped several of my students/clients understand what is really happening when they can not stop.One student'smom said, "This is the first time I see Laura interested in a book,any book.She explained why she has trouble paying attention like a pro.Thanks."The book gives the children a perspective they can relateto.Adults can be too wordy, the books helps them "see" and"feel" about ADHD.Thanks for making the book available inSpanish.We need more for the Spanish- speaking population. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Attention deficit disorders    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Cognitive therapy for children    6. Hyperactive child syndrome    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Problems, exercises, etc.    10. Social Issues - Special Needs    11. Study Aids - General    12. Interactive & activity books & packs    13. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    14. Study guides, home study & revision notes   

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For starters
The children in my classroom are learning ASL from me. I have many books and books/cds or videos about it. This book is great because children can look at and get the infomation without the sign, it can be read and use as a normal picture book. There are pictures of each item and next to it the sign for it. So they can learn about it on there own without a teacher always having to say "this is the sign for dog". Also they are signs for every day things which I think helped bring interest to the students in my young preschool classroom. There are better books out there for teaching ASL but this book is a great one to have that can be use as a non ASL book and ASL alike. I liked it so much I have gotten it for family members to use with their children.

great simple book
My 2 1/2 year old son hasn't mastered the English language yet so we're teaching him sign language, which he has picked up on wonderfully. This book is great with wonderful pictures and how to diagrams. He loves this book and it's easy to understand.

ENJOYABLE PUFFINS
I TRUELY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. IT IS A HANDY QUICK REFERENCE BOOK TO KEEP IN YOUR VEHICLE ALONG WITH THE LITTLE ONE AS i DO WHEN ME AND MY GRADSON TAKE A DRIVE, WHETHER IT B TO THE STORE , PARK OR LONG DISTANCE TRIP. IT'S A HANDY GREAT LITTLE BOOK. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Sign Language    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Juvenile literature    6. Language Arts & Disciplines    7. Language Arts - General    8. Sign Language    9. Social Issues - Special Needs    10. Social Situations - Special Needs    11. Early learning / early learning concepts    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Language Arts / General    13. Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication   

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    2. Attention-deficit-disordered children    3. Body, Mind & Spirit    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Children: Grades 4-6    7. Juvenile Education    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    12. Social Issues - Special Needs    13. Social Situations - Special Needs    14. Advice on parenting    15. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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I have a daycare with children who use & do not use sign language. Personally i have used signs for a long time. This book is not only a teaching tool, but fun for the kids to use. I have created a memory game with some of the basic signs that children use everyday. With the other teaching books i have & use this is the one the children flock to to learn new signs. I only wish i had bought it a long time ago. After i bought it i had an instant request from a parent to buy one!

great
This book is great for children. The pictures of the signs are very easy to understand and the pictures illustrating the words are wonderful. My four-year old doesn't need to be able to read the vocabulary word to understand the book herself.She loves this book. I'm a sign language interpreter, the book shows ASL signs, but no grammer rules. It's basically a sign dictionary. I agree it's missing a few key signs, but overall I really like this book. I just recently used this book to teach a Parent/Toddler sign class. Everyone in the class liked this book.

not that useful
I found this book to be a poor guide to learning beginning signs. It has no verbal directions for each sign, just a picture. And a lot of times, the picture is just inadequate. I think it would help most people to understand the signs much better with written descriptions alongside each picture. ... Read more

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