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[eBook] The Attuned Child : A Simple, 7-Step GuideBook for Parents to Help Their Child Master ADHD - Free @ Amazon AU, UK, US

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The Attuned Child : A Simple, 7-Step GuideBook for Parents to Help Their Child Master ADHD - For Natural Calm, Focus and Remarkable Self-Discipline by Lauren Douglas

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About the book

Are you sick and tired of feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to best support your child?
Have you tried countless strategies and interventions, but nothing seems to stick?
Do you finally want to say goodbye to the struggle and discover something that actually works for you and your child?

If you've always wanted to parent a child with ADHD in a way that helps them thrive and reach their full potential, but have struggled with managing their behavior and helping them focus, then keep reading…

Imagine how you'll feel once you start seeing positive changes in your child's behavior and well-being, and how your relationship with them could improve.

If you want that dream to become the reality, then "The Attuned Child" is the book for you.

You see, parenting a child with ADHD doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. Even if you've tried other approaches that haven't worked, the truth is, it's much simpler and easier than you think.

Lauren Douglas provides you with a 7 step-by-step blueprint to raising a child with ADHD without sacrificing your own well-being or happiness.

In "The Attuned Child", you'll discover:
The biggest mistakes parents make when it comes to managing their child's ADHD, and how to avoid them
The only techniques you need to know for improving focus, behavior, and overall well-being
The ways to foster a supportive and understanding environment for your child
The things you should know about the latest research and treatments for ADHD
Secrets to helping your child succeed without sacrificing your own needs or well-being
Why following your instinct is hurting your progress - and what to do instead
…and so much more!

Imagine how you’ll feel once you are able to effectively support your child with ADHD and see them succeed, and how your family life could change for the better.

So even if you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, you can raise a successful, happy child with ADHD with the help of "The Attuned Child".

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  • cumova on 06/04/2023 - 08:38

    I get this

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    • kiriakoz on 06/04/2023 - 08:43

      Stop listening to The Corrs then.

      • dartharamis on 06/04/2023 - 08:50
        +1

        I would runaway ….. runaway …

        • tbonecam on 06/04/2023 - 15:04
          +1

          I was tempted to down vote this bad pun, but I decided not to….You're forgiven, but not forgotten.

    • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 08:57

      There's a typo in the link, and extra . after the domain

    • AustriaBargain on 06/04/2023 - 09:25

      CORS

      I hate that guy. Must have spent 30 hours of my life learning how to get rid of him.

  • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 09:22
    +23

    Just speed read the book now, it's not very long.

    I was surprised this was only published a few months ago, in parts it's somewhat outdated and doesn't reflect the latest understandings of ADHD, particularly near the beginning in references to Adult ADHD.

    It also recommends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when recent research and growing anecdotal accounts suggest that it's less effective and in some cases can be harmful for neurodivergent people, with ACT (which isn't mentioned in the book at all) and DBT being more appropriate.

    There's also many other omissions and important information glossed over.

    Saying that, the overall approach and quality of the information is mostly good, and far exceeds what a typical psychologist who doesn't specialise in ADHD would understand. But the book is not as complete as the description would have you believe. Don't make this the only book you read.

    I'd instead suggest Taking Charge if ADHD by Dr Russell Barkley (easily the worlds leading ADHD expert).

    If you're struggling with frequent big emotional outbursts or challenging behaviours I'd also highly recommend The Explosive Child by Dr Ross Greene.

    • justtoreply on 06/04/2023 - 09:27
      +1

      Thanks for the recommendation

    • Ulysses31 on 06/04/2023 - 10:17

      Thank you.

    • 10101010101 on 06/04/2023 - 10:54
      +1

      Maybe the author used ChatGPT to create the book

    • Moventura on 06/04/2023 - 12:10

      Thanks. I'll skip this then. My Psych has recommended ADHD 2.0 . Yet to pick it up though. I keep forgetting 😅

      • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 14:10
        +4

        ADHD 2.0 is fantastic, and also probably the most 'modern' of the bunch.

        I'd say it's the best to start with that, and if you want to dive in more move on to Taking Charge of Adult ADHD (not to be confused with Taking Charge of ADHD which is aimed at parents) a good follow-up if you want to dive in a bit more.

        If you're a parent and want a shorter read, 12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD also by Dr Russell Barkley, will set you on the right path.

        With all of these books, be very careful to make sure you've got the right one before clicking buy. Amazon is full of shifty self-published bookings from people copying or mimicking the titles (and sometimes even the author names), and Amazon's search often lists those above the genuine book.

        You may have come across her already, but Jessica McCabe (How to ADHD) is one of the best on YouTube by far. She was diagnosed as a child, so has knowingly been living with ADHD for most of her life, and her content is produced with the assistance of qualified researchers and professionals where appropriate.

        Here's a few good videos of hers:

        • bargain huntress on 06/04/2023 - 14:55

          Thanks for all the book recommendations kapone. Do you have any for adults?

          • Typejack on 06/04/2023 - 17:10
            +1

            @bargain huntress: Hey,

            Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr Russell Barkely is good

            As an internet resource, I got a LOT out of Health Gamers Guide to ADHD. https://www.healthygamer.gg/about/guide. I'd highly recommend it. Dr K videos on youtube are also a good source for understanding aspects of ADHD. Its also pretty ADHD friendly in comparison to books.

            I also recommend ADHD 2.0 and Driven to distraction

            The Additute podcasts can also be very good but content heavy. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3d1NVczqxa-cQzFt2iVSw

          • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 22:31

            @bargain huntress: The first two I mentioned in that comment, ADHD 2.0 and Taking Charge of Adult ADHD.

            I'd start with ADHD 2.0 and digest what's there first. There's pretty significant overlap with Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, but the later goes into a bit more detail.

            • Ulysses31 on 12/04/2023 - 11:01

              @kapone: I sigh heavily at the thought of buying a book. But it critical I try, try again. Do you think I get my wife to read it first, or maybe we both read it?

              Mid-forties, and reading "content" ENDLESSLY, but I've only ever read two novels. One in highschool, because I was heavily disciplined when I didn't. The other was at 21yo after watching the movie-adaptation, easy reading & loved the movie. So it was actually good.

              Maybe medication first, read second.

    • carlordau on 06/04/2023 - 12:30
      +3

      I work in this field and agree with everything mentioned here.

      You will still see CBT utilised as a go to and it's specifically mentioned in the recently published ADHD guidelines. CBT is the easiest to conduct research on, which is why it's often recommended as the gold standard. I agree that for many people with ADHD, other therapy modalities may be more effective, but the effect size of whatever therapy model you use is pretty small in comparison to other factors such as the therapeutic alliance and external client factors.

      • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 14:33
        +2

        The problem is there's such huge delays from research findings making their way into practice. I read recently that on average it takes 17 years for new research/findings to become common practice amongst professionals. This results in many 'gold standards' that really aren't (ABA being a great example, with there only just starting to be attention now on how harmful and traumatising it is).

        When you consider how long the research process is before things are published, and that it generally takes multiple separate pieces of research into the same therapy/intervention/etc and a meta-analysis before it's considered to be evidence based, you're looking at a 20 year plus delay.

        Agree that it's the practitioner, their relationship with the client and other factors that generally play a bigger role, but it's not just that CBT isn't as effective, it can actually be harmful in some situations. There's evidence supporting this for autistic individuals, and the reality is more than 50% of those with ADHD are also autistic (but most are not diagnosed due to poor training and awareness). This is based on a study where they took a cohort of people diagnosed only with ADHD, another cohort diagnosed only with ASD, and then assessed them for the other other condition. In both groups there was greater than 50% co-morbidity of the other diagnosis.

  • justtoreply on 06/04/2023 - 09:27
    +1

    I hope the reader's ADHD isn't genetic. Or the parents won't be able to stick around to read a blurb that long

    ;)

    Thanks. My child is likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. I've been needing to read on this topic. Without this post the recommendation above would not have happened.

    • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 09:46
      +4

      Actually one of the strengths of ADHD is hyperfocus. The trouble is we can't just switch it on or off as we like, and it's highly dependent on interest.

      Luckily for me, neuroscience, psychology and neurodivergent brains (ADHD, Autism, etc) are a special interest and I can lose hours (literally into the early hours of the morning) reading books, journal articles or research papers.

      • Ulysses31 on 06/04/2023 - 10:24
        +1

        It can be amazing. But I'm still hesitant to call it a superpower, like some do.

        I feel like it has its benefits, short-medium output unmatched by anyone… at the risk of feeding the beast, the negative aspect of being impulsive.
        At the risk of sounding absurd… like the X-men laser-eye guy Scott, taking his goggles off.

        Feels good to have a win sometimes, but at what cost.

        Heavy conversations.

        • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 14:35
          +1

          It's not one thing or another. Like anything else in life it has it's good sides and bad sides. You can make arguments to say it's mostly one or the other, but at the end of the day it's the card you've been dealt, so you just need to make the best of what you've got. You can't cure it, because it's inherently part of your brain and who you are.

          I'm strongly neurodiversity affirming, but still agree that toxic positivity can be an issue.

          • Wheresmyspaceship on 06/04/2023 - 18:45

            @kapone: Sounds like you've read a lifetimes worth of literature.
            What's your point of view on being medicated vs pursuing a lifestyle that suits your passions as an adult?

            • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 23:05
              +2

              @Wheresmyspaceship: I've been researching and reading up on autism since my oldest was diagnosed 8 years ago, and the overlap between the two is pretty high (and in fact over 50% of people with ADHD are autistic and vice versa, although most people are unaware of it having only been assessed for the one condition). So I've been reading heavily about executive functioning, emotional regulation, etc since then (and had many years of therapy myself prior to that, which sent me down the rabbit hole of psychology).

              However my real understanding of autism didn't come until a few years later once I found actually autistic researchers, academics, psychologists and advocates, who through lived experience combined with professional knowledge, had a must more accurate and deeper understanding of autism. That changed everything and lead to my own autism diagnosis.

              ADHD I'm embarrassed to say I've only really been knowledgeable about for less than two years. I was well aware of my ADHD symptoms (time blindness, distraction, constantly seeking mental stimulation, poor executive functioning) but didn't realise that's what they were. Based purely on the name, I had assumed that to be ADHD you had to be physically hyperactive, but you actually don't. Despite the name ADHD has a sub-type, Inattentive ADHD that doesn't involve hyperactivity at all (unless you count a hyperactive mind).

              However, hyperfocus and pursuit of dopamine (which is generally mental stimulation for me, often by way of consuming huge amounts of information) have helped me learn a huge amount in a short time (often at the expense of sleep). Again, like with autism, most of the best and up-to-date information comes from professionals, academics, etc who are ADHD themselves, as they have lived experience and are listening to their communities.

              Re: medication, of course I am not a psychiatrist or doctor, and people should seek independent professional advice from those who have real expertise in this area (many GPs and psychs don't, so research carefully first). However it's been very heavily documented for decades that stimulants are by far the most effective treatment for ADHD with 80% efficacy, and more research, history and evidence supporting their use than any other medication prescribed for neurological conditions.

              People get understandably concerned due to the class of drugs that they are, but the main thing to understand is that for those with ADHD, stimulants aren't pushing their brain chemistry to incredible highs. People with ADHD have significantly low levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, and stimulants prescribed correctly simply help to get these closer to normal levels. If I gave my wife one of these pills she'd likely be euphoric and bouncing off the walls, but for me, it brings a mental calmness as I'm able to better focus on things without my brain constantly searching for distractions (which it does to get stimulation which will generate dopamine). The way I describe it is my brain is a pinball machine, with the balls flying all over the place rapidly. On medication things don't slow down, but I'm only playing with one or maybe two balls at a time. It's less chaotic and demanding. And suddenly everything feels so much easier, like you've spent your life walking around with a ball and chain but never realised it until it was removed.

              Also contrary to popular belief, dopamine isn't really a 'feel good' chemical, it's main purpose is to transmit signals in the brain that turn thought and intention into action. Procrastination in ADHD isn't a character flaw, it's just the result of your brain literally not having what it needs to get you into action.

              Saying all that, not everyone tolerates stimulants well, and some people also take both stimulants and non-stimulant medications for ADHD symptoms. It can also take trial and error to find the medications, dosages and timings that work for you.

              And medications do not help with all symptoms of ADHD. You absolutely need a broader approach including lifestyle changes and developing coping skills and strategies, which coaching or therapy can help with.

              For me, I was already lucky enough to be in a job that was highly stimulating, but also extremely demanding, and my ADHD was (and continues to be) an impediment (and at other times an advantage). But starting medication was more life changing than anything I've ever experienced. Medication also helps to rewire parts of the brain that are under-developed in ADHD, and those changes are lasting, even after stopping medication (and the impact is more profound in children).

              • Wheresmyspaceship on 07/04/2023 - 11:07
                +1

                @kapone: Thank you for that. Very much my experiences with the medication too.
                What's your line of work? The way you described yours it sounds exactly like what I'm going through at the moment.

                • kapone on 07/04/2023 - 12:22
                  +2

                  @Wheresmyspaceship: I work for a small but established startup in a management position. My day to day varies a lot as I effectively cover things that would be several different roles/responsibilities, but it means more variety which I enjoy. Good mix of creative, tech and business tasks.

                  The problem is how much there is to do and my ability to manage it, made worse by a tendency to stick my hand up to help with other things and then my ADHD making things more difficult. And home life is pretty full on as well, with kids who holds it together all day at school and then fall apart from exhaustion when they get home, and sleep difficulties resulting in night terrors most nights.

                  It's a lot (and a very serious struggle) but learning I have ADHD, understanding it (leading to more effective strategies) and starting meds have helped immensely. I'd hate to think what my mental health would be like right now without that knowledge and having meds.

                  • Wheresmyspaceship on 08/04/2023 - 19:28
                    +1

                    @kapone: I'm glad it's coming together for you, in spite of the struggles you're still facing.

              • Ulysses31 on 12/04/2023 - 10:52

                @kapone: Thanks so much for taking the time to put all that down.

                With medication, I managed to finally describe the difference. Pinball machine with a heap of balls playing at once is a great image. Balls leaving the game, and new ones entering… without control. Trying to achieve overall, as it's simply impossible with one ball, even if you could pick one.

                The fact we can survive, let-alone thrive sometimes is bonkers. Like the Wall Street Stock Exchange up there most days.

                With "speed", I describe that I could FINALLY grab one of those pinballs out of the chaos, focus on it, and continue any thoughts about it for as long as I wanted. Truly mind-blowing.

                I had a short period of anger at "normal people" for having that on tap, while smashing me for not being simple & the same.

                I think I need to unlearn coping strategies, that were merely bad attempts at masking. Construction management gives me all the best & worst conditions. I feel like getting help again will help it all unlock, and hopefully even slingshot into more suitable roles.

                Thanks again. A deal like this & a few comments like yours, is all it takes to help people sometimes.

    • dtpearson on 06/04/2023 - 09:52
      +5

      It's worth doing plenty of reading. When my 8yo was diagnosed, I was really resistant to initially getting him diagnosed and also to medication. But after reading a bit, we did both, and now he is just so much happier and doing great at school. And now it is clear to me that I suffer from ADHD (undiagnosed), and I don't beat myself up about lack of focus, I just manage my time better to accomodate.

      • Ulysses31 on 06/04/2023 - 10:31
        +4

        Took me 4 decades to finally accept, and get diagnosed. There might be other stuff going-on as well. There's a clear stigma with everything involved, and unfortunately, I'm going-along with it - after so long of hiding/masking. I've only had the discussion with 3-4 people.

        Pretty-sure our youngest has it, and every single day my wife can't seem to get her head around it. I find that I'm treating us all (myself included) better, as I can see him like a mirror. The single key point I keep saying to her… Start with the assumption it's simply Not His Fault. You can't force your solution. "The stick" pours fuel on the fire.

        It makes me REAL happy that I can make a real change to his life. Knowing how wrecked mine was - different times, parents too young, entirely focused on work etc.

      • Moventura on 06/04/2023 - 12:12
        +3

        I looked into ADHD for my son a few years ago. As soon as I looked at the symptoms I basically said "oh sh*t". I was diagnosed myself 3 months later.

  • x x on 06/04/2023 - 10:56
    -1

    ooh look, there's a dog with a puffy tail

  • Thaal Sinestro on 06/04/2023 - 12:41
    +1

    The cure for ADHD is one word long: Ritalin. That's all you need.

    I remember Tony Soprano saying something like "ADHD is a scam concocted by psychologists to line their pockets" (I think it was back in Season 1 of "The Sopranos").

    You don't need expensive psychotherapy, just stimulants. Stimulants work, that's why there is such a high black market demand for them. With an ADHD diagnosis who can legally obtain them for a very low cost.

    • kapone on 06/04/2023 - 14:40
      +3

      No. That's completely false.

      Stimulants have the biggest impact of any therapy or intervention by far (if you can find the medication and dosing schedule that works for you), but the stimulants aren't working 24/7 and only help with some aspects of ADHD.

      Stimulants do nothing for time blindness for example. Nor do they help working memory (at least not directly, reduced distraction helps memory a bit).

  • tanastra on 06/04/2023 - 19:27

    I need this book for myself

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