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Parenting resources to help girls with ADHD thrive-for ages 6 to 12 Parenting a girl with ADHD can be exhilarating, frustrating, perplexing, and also joyful! This guide helps you navigate her neurodiversity confidently, with a clear explanation of how ADHD presents in girls and strategies that can make it easier for your family to plan, communicate, and understand each other. Evidence-based strategies-Use methods like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help your daughter initiate and focus on tasks like homework, morning routines, and bedtime. Build your parenting toolbox-Learn effective techniques like using positive language, giving effective instructions, and offering support instead of discipline. Address specific issues-Understand and help manage symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactive ADHD types, like executive dysfunction, auditory processing issues, and anxiety. Celebrate what makes her unique-Find ways to nurture your daughter's natural skills, creativity, and talents, and appreciate how she sees the world. With a little guidance, you can help your daughter build confidence and live a happier and more productive life with ADHD.

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A clear resource for parents as they enter the oftentimes judged and misunderstood world of ADHD parenting. Not only is Allison Tyler an experienced and knowledgeable clinician, but she's also a mom of an ADHD child. She gets us! --Julia Hillje Dardia, ADHD mom of 2 Raising a Girl with ADHD is a thought-provoking and critical resource for professionals and parents alike. While many of us feel we have a good understanding of ADHD and its impact, we sometimes miss the subtle (or significant) differences in the symptoms between boys and girls that can lead to girls' unique needs going undetected. This book comes at a crucial time when many are looking for unique strategies, and I will be adding this book to my recommendations for parents and clinicians! --Dr. Dinorah D'Auria, PsyD As both a mom and a clinical social worker, I recommend this book! Raising a Girl With ADHD by Allison Tyler is written in a warm, friendly voice by someone who really understands the experience of living with ADHD in the family. The techniques are manageable and helpful. The tone of the book is accepting and in touch with modern life experiences. It is a hugely helpful and positive tool for anyone with ADHD or anyone who loves someone with ADHD. --Corey Glynn, LCSW

A clear resource for parents as they enter the oftentimes judged and misunderstood world of ADHD parenting. Not only is Allison Tyler an experienced and knowledgeable clinician, but she's also a mom of an ADHD child. She gets us! --Julia Hillje Dardia, ADHD mom of 2

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ALLISON K. TYLER, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, teens, and adults with ADHD. Allison works in private practice and has developed a unique skills-based approach that she individualizes for each of her clients. Find out more at ADHDStrategyMom.com

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