TY - BOOK AU - Quinn, Patricia O., AU - Stern, Judith M. TI - Putting on the brakes : understanding and taking control of your ADD or ADHD SN - 9781433811340 AV - RJ506.H9 Q5482 2012 U1 - 616.85 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Washington, DC PB - Magination Press KW - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder KW - Juvenile literature N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110); AD/HD: what is it? -- How do you know if you have AD/HD? -- Who can have AD/HD? -- What is going on in the AD/HD brain? -- How does AD/HD make you feel? -- Managing AD/HD -- Building a support team -- Working together to manage your behaviours -- Being a good friend -- Keeping your cool -- Staying focused -- Improving study and organization skills -- Learning about medications for AD/HD N2 - 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 ER -