It's Hard to Be a Verb!

by Julia Cook (2008, NCYI, 9.95)
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Being a verb is hard...especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation. Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching, and jumping to be a verb in check. This adorable book teaches children with ADHD that it is sometimes hard to be a verb, but they just have to focus. It teaches kids how to wiggle their wiggles before the wiggles wig them and that being a verb is not their fault. Color. Grades PreK-3. [9” x 8”...32 pages]

It's Hard to Be a Verb! Activity and Idea Book

by Julia Cook (2010, NCYI, 9.95)
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The purpose of this book is to offer teachers and students "hands on" activities to improve their focus and organizational skills both in and out of the classroom. Since internal organization can be very difficult for some students to achieve, external organization becomes an absolute must! Teaching a "verb" can be colorful challenge. This book contains ideas that are easily implemented and fun to use! Grades PreK-3. [8.5” x 11”...24 pages]

Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success

by Jennifer Veenendall (2008, Autism Asperger Pub Co, 18.95)
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This illustrated children's book centers around an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his schoolwork until he was equipped with tools that helped accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and at home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and performance. Additional resources are provided at the end of the book, including definitions of sensory processing and sensory modulation disorder, suggested discussion questions, and lists of related books and Web sites. Grades K-5 [8” x 11”...47 pages]

Hocus Pocus Learn to Focus

by Randy Cazell. (2009, YouthLight, 16.95)
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Have you ever had students who had a difficult time focusing? Hocus Pocus Learn to Focus is a fictional story which demonstrates the factual problems children can have with focusing. The story is a fun way to show students different strategies to solve their focus problems. There are several practical activities included at the end of the book. These can be used with elementary students to help identify focus problems and to develop individual focus plans. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...52 pages]

Putting on the Brakes

by Patricia Quinn, et al. (2009, Magination Press, 12.95)
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This popular book addresses issues related to ADHD. The nature of ADHD and treatment are two of the biggest issues. This book attempts to give ADHD kids obtainable goals and a sense of control. Photos. (A helpful “Putting on the Brakes” Activity Book is available for 14.95.) Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...80 pages]

The "Putting on the Brakes" Activity Book

by Patricia Quinn, et al. (2009, Magination Press, 14.95)
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A companion to the authors' popular Putting on the Brakes (see above) this best-selling workbook uses pictures, puzzles, mazes, and games to help young readers learn a range of skills and put their knowledge about ADHD into action! Encouraging instructions provide support even when a given project seems too tough. Grades 3-8. [8.5” x 11”...88 pages]

The ADD/ADHD Checklist: An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers, Second Edition

by Sandra Rief (2008, Prentice Hall, 15.95)
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Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, including what we do and don't know about ADHD, probable causes, critical elements for school success, the most commonly prescribed medications, what children with ADHD need at home, effective behavioral strategies, and how to help kids stay organized. [6” x 9”...257 pages]

50 Activities and Games for Kids with ADHD

by Patricia Quinn and Judith Stern (2000, Magination Press, 14.95)
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This activity book contains games, activities, and resources to help make life more manageable and fun for kids with ADHD. Kids will find practical advice for increasing success in school, making and keeping friends, understanding feelings, and dealing with siblings and parents. Grades 3-8. [8.5” x 11”...96 pages]

Empower ADHD Kids!: Practical Strategies to Assist Children with ADHD in Developing Learning and Social Competencies

by Becky White (2005, Key Educational Publishing, 9.99)
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A plan for adults to teach ADHD kids practical strategies for learning who they are, how they can "belong", and how to master learning and social competencies. Students completing these activities will also gain a strong working knowledge of ADHD and its characteristics. They will also have an understanding of the terminology needed to communicate their dilemmas, be given strategies for developing goal-setting skills, and get a working knowledge of coping skills. Grades K-5. [8.5" x 11"...64 pages]

Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with ADHD, Grades Preschool Through Grade 4

by Kathleen McConnell, et al. (2005, Pro-Ed, 47.50/spiral)
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Here are 40 activities that can be used to improve students' attending and organizational skills. And...to decrease their problem behaviors stemming from impulsivity and hyperactivity. There is a one-page explanation of each idea, handy tips to increase each idea's effectiveness, helpful illustrations and examples, and reproducible masters for most ideas. Grades PreK-4. [8.5” x 11”...126 pages]

Hunter and His Amazing Remote Control: A Fun, Hands-On Way to Teach Self-Control to ADD/ADHD Children

by Lori Copeland (2008, YouthLight, 14.95)
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This book contains an activity guide and an illustrated storybook with reproducible remote control covers. Through Hunter's story, students hear how he learned to use his very special remote control. Then, they can create their own "amazing" remote controls and learn how to use them. Grades K-6. [8.5" x 11"...82 pages]

Forms for Helping the ADHD Child

by Lawrence Shapiro (1995, Ctr. for App. Psychology, 39.95/spiral)
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This book of 45 forms, charts, and checklists covers a wide range of approaches used to help ADHD children. You will find these “quick tools” will prove to be effective aids in assessing, treating, and monitoring the progress of the ADHD child. Now includes a CD-ROM of all the reproducible pages. [8.5" x 11"...100 pages]

ADHD: 102 Practical Strategies for “Reducing the Deficit”

by Kim Frank, et al. (2007, YouthLight, 19.95)
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The reproducible activities in this second edition are practical, and yet to the point. They provide ways for you to assist students in time-management areas such as scheduling, note taking, homework, self-monitoring of behavior, and keeping their friendships. Grades K-12. [8.5” x 11”...89 pages]

Getting a Grip on ADD: A Kid's Guide to Understanding and Coping with Attention Disorders

by Kim Frank, et al. (1994, Educational Media, 9.95)
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An interactive book to be read to children diagnosed with ADD. It will help them better understand their situations and get a handle on how to control their attention deficits. The student selects areas of concern, and then does activities which will lead to improvement in that area. You'll find the activities are creative, fun, and practical. Grades 1-8. [8.5” x 11”...64 pages]

Creative Coaching: A Support Group for Children with ADHD

by Nancy McDougall & Janet Roper (1998, YouthLight, 29.95)
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Provides 320 pages of ready-to-use activities, games, and hints on how to lead a successful support group for children with attention disorders. Grades K-6. [8.5” x 11”...320 pages]

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