Product Description

One of the few books written for teens with ADD, it is billed as "the book you'll want to read, even if your mom bought it for you!" Help4ADD@HighSchool is written in an ADD-friendly format, with short, targeted topics that teens with ADD can relate to. Designed like a web-site that teens can "surf", illustrated by a 16 year old high school student, formatted to be visually stimulating on every page, Help4ADD@HighSchool deals with tips for succeeding in high school, practical strategies for coping with problem patterns, high school hassles, sex, drugs, dating, social life, family conflicts, and getting ready for college.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #276689 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 117 pages

From the Back Cover
Nationally recognized authority on ADD, Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., is a psychologist who specializes in treating teens and adults. She is the author of A College Survival Guide for Students with Add and LD, and is at work on her next book, Ready, Set, Go! - Making a Successful Transition to Independent Living for Young Adults with ADD. These books, along with Help4ADD@HighSchool, can help teens through the challenging years of high school, college and young adulthood. Dr. Nadeau maintains a private practice in suburban Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
High School feels like a constant hassle.
My parents are always bugging me about grades.
Everyone says, "You're so bright, you just need to try harder."
I can never get myself to study unless there's a test tomorrow.
Even when I do my homework, half the time I forget to turn it in.
Sometimes I wonder if I can really handle college.
I'm sick of hearing about ADD. I just want to be a normal teenager.
Even when I try to read my assignments, my mind wanders.
I feel exhausted most of the time, so how am I supposed to pay attention:
If these sound like comments that you might make, if you are a teenager with Attention Deficit Disorder, this book was written with you in mind. Designed like a web site that you can "surf," its short, easy-to-read, information-packed sections will tell you what you need to know about how to get your life together - for yourself, not for your parents and your teachers. You don't have to read the whole book to find the information you want. Just check out the "home page" and turn to the topics you're interested in.

This book can help make your High School years a time that you can feel good about, instead of one long struggle. Help4ADD@HighSchool includes tips on how to study smarter, not harder; information about your rights in school, and the ways that your high school can help you succeed; tips on getting along better at home; on dating; sex; getting enough sleep, the importance of exercise; and much more. It's a survival guide for high school students with ADD! This is the book you'll want to read, even if your mom bought it for you!

About the Author
Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D. is one of the best known and most highly respected names in the field of ADD. She is the author of numerous books on ADD, for children, teens and adults, and is a frequent lecturer on many ADD-related topics. She serves on the professional advisory boards of both ADDA and CHADD, the two major ADD advocacy groups in the United States, as well as the Professional Advisory Boards of the National Center for LD and the Law and HEATH Resource Center, a national advocacy center for disabilities in post-secondary education. Dr. Nadeau is the co-editor of ADDvance, A Magazine for Women with ADD, a ground-breaking publication that focuses on issues of women and girls with ADD. Dr. Nadeau's books are known for being practical, down-to-earth, and highly useful guides to leading a successful life as an individual with ADD.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
High School years can be some of the most "ADD-Unfriendly" years of your life! Let's take a look at why: Fatigue: High school starts too early in the morning; Boredom: forced to take classes you're not interested in; Day is too long: impossible to concentrate for seven periods; Too much homework: can't work all day and at night too; Have to sit still: even when you feel restless; Too much listening: not enough action and interaction; Your day is controlled: Can't take a break when you need to; Distracting: hard to concentrate in noise and confusion; Too many rules: very little independence and freedom; Not enough high-interest activities: if you don't keep your grades up, you can't do the extra-curricular things you like; Too many things to keep track of: notes, assignments, and projects for six or seven classes. Ways to make High School more ADD-Friendly: High School may never be your ideal environment, but there are things you can do to make it better! Fight the fatigue factor: Try to get to bed earlier at night; Pay attention to your "best" times of day and take your hardest classes at these times. Fighting the boredom factor: Try to sign up for the most interesting teachers; Get involved in class. Passively sitting for hours is much more boring than talking asking questions, and discussing ideas. Fighting distractions: Sit up front and in the center of class if you can. You'll be less distracted by other students and more involved; Take notes while the teacher is talking - this will help you maintain concentration. Dealing with restlessness: Keep something with you to fiddle with - something small that makes no noise - but don't let yourself be tempted to toss it to a friend or your "help" will become a "hindrance." Get regular daily exercise. Try to arrange your schedule so that you have periods of activity interspersed throughout the day - lunch, PE, art or shop, chorus, band, etc. Coping with homework: Do homework in small bits - on the bus, before class, when you first get home, just after dinner. Dividing homework into small bits is easier than sitting down to a two or three hour stretch in the evening. Get a tutor to teach you how to write and study more efficiently - many people with ADD take far too long on homework because they haven't learned effective study techniques. Get help getting organized - an assignment book; a folder in your backpack for daily assignments; a large calendar above your desk at home so that you can visually plan long-term projects. Look for ADD-Friendly Teachers: There are plenty of terrific teachers for students with ADD. How do you spot one? A teacher who is excited about a subject, and works in creative ways to get you excited too. A teacher who is flexible, and tries to work with you, instead of rigidly sticking to "the rules." A teacher who encourages rather than lectures when you're having difficulties. A teacher who understands that Add can cause forgetfulness even when you're really trying to remember. A teacher who is organized and clear about what is required in the course. A teacher who is fun and interesting, and seems to enjoy the class. Take time to look for terrific teachers in your school! It's worth the effort. Most students with ADD do much better in the classes of teachers whom they like.

Customer Reviews

very helpful for me as a high schooler with ADD
I recently read Help for ADD at High School by Kathleen Nadeau. There were many pieces of advice that were new to me and other things that my parents and tutors had taught me before. The advice that I had heard before, I have used during my years in high school. These simple tips are how I survived and passed every single one of my classes. I could tell that when Dr. Nadeau wrote this book, she understood the people who would be reading it. Usually when I read information books, I get bored and distracted easily. This probably has alot to do with my ADD. Dr. Nadeau remembered that the reader of this book, like myself, probably has ADD. In writing the book, she made a special effort to make sure I didn't loose interest. The content of the book helps students to understand their obstacles and teaches them how to overcome them. I would recomend this book to any high schooler who has ADD, it will truly help you through your difficulties.

The most "user friendly" ADD book for high school students
As a school psychologist, I am always searching for excellent materials to share with students, parents and teachers. Help4ADD@High School addresses this important need. The font is easy to read and the format is organized and clear so that students with learning and attentional problems are engaged immediately. Issues relating to study skills, homework, social problems and medication are discussed so that students understand how to self advocate and make intelligent choices for the future. I strongly recommend this book for students, teachers, psychologists, educational therapists, administrators, and parents.

Very informative and insightful for teens with ADD
This book was very helpful to both me and my teen. The information is presented in a very clear, teen-friendly and organized manner that's easy to read. It made me aware of what issues I should be discussing with my teen with ADD and gave me suggestions I can make that are helpful. This book also gave my teen insight into typical struggles and solutions that he's dealing with as a result of living with ADD. From basic information about how to know if you have ADD to social and school issues, this book covers all areas of concern in a user-friendly, straightforward and practical manner.