Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD

Quinn, Patricia O., M.D.; Stern, Judith M.

ISBN 10: 1433811340 / ISBN 13: 9781433811340

Published by Magination Pr, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD
• Publisher: Magination Pr
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433811340
• ISBN 13: 9781433811340
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: very_good

About this title

Synopsis

"Self-help guide and resource for preteens with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Includes strategies to manage disorder and practical ways to improve organization, focus, studying, and homework skills. Also tips for making friends, controlling emotions, and being healthy"--

About the Author

Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, DC.


Dr. Quinn is a well-known international speaker and conducts workshops nationwide about ADHD, and has authored several best-selling and groundbreaking books on ADHD including Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD and with co-author Theresa Maitland, PhD, Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen With ADHD or LD for College and On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens With ADHD/LD.


In 2000, Dr. Quinn received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award.


Judith M. Stern, MA, is an educational consultant in Rockville, Maryland, specializing in work with children who have learning and attention problems.


She is an experienced learning disabilities teacher, reading specialist and classroom teacher. She consults with parents and teachers, speaks nationally on subjects such as attention deficit disorder, learning problems and children's study/organizational skills.


She is the co-author of four children's books on ADHD and LD, including with Uzi Ben-Ami, PhD, Many Ways to Learn, Second Edition: A Kid's Guide to LD.