Learning To Plan and Be Organized: Executive Function Skills for Kids with AD/HD

Gr 1–5—A guide filled with practical advice and strategies for elementary-age children and their parents. The volume aims to build decision-making skills in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), capabilities that are needed in order to plan, organize, and meet goals. Developing good habits and daily routines, cleaning and organizing rooms, learning to manage time, and successfully completing projects are just a few topics that are introduced. Each of these areas has a chapter dedicated to it that contains strategies and easy-to-follow checklists to help manage tasks and routines. The author is a clinical psychologist, and her expertise and experience with children shine through. Information is formatted in an effective way for the audience, and a potentially dull topic is enlivened with the use of kid-friendly language. The book also features illustrations and fun activities, such as word searches, drawing breaks, and spot-the-difference games, that are sprinkled throughout to sustain attention. While the text is targeted toward those with ADHD, the information covered here could be relevant to all children as they mature. Additional resources for parents, including relevant websites and a guide to implementing the strategies discussed throughout, are also shared.