100 Ways to Support Kids with ADHD and ADD: A Parenting Workbook with Therapy Games, Activities, and Strategies to Boost Concentration, Emphasize Strengths, and Improve School Performance by Magda Pabst

Children with ADHD who don’t receive proper treatment are 67% more likely to face problems in adulthood, such as unemployment, financial problems, conflicts with the law, alcohol or drug abuse, traffic accidents, unstable relationships, poor physical and mental health, depression, and even suicide attempts. However, when properly managed, ADHD gives children extraordinary natural talents, such as creativity, energy, and the ability to think outside the box. These gifts can turn into huge competitive advantages in adulthood, especially in fields such as research, business, and the arts. But how can you mitigate the weaknesses and enhance the natural talents of your child with ADHD? I’m Magda Pabst, an educator specializing in child development. Perhaps you too, as a parent of a child with ADHD, sometimes feel helpless, frustrated, and exhausted in the face of your child’s impulsiveness, hyperactivity, lack of concentration, and inattention. I’m sure you’re worried about your child’s future because of his or her poor performance in school and his or her difficulties in socializing. And you probably feel guilty for not recognizing ADHD at the first signs. Read more