Raising Attention

A supportive guide for parents and carers, Raising Attention is a book for anyone who has, or works with, a child with explosive, unpredictable or out-of-control behaviour.It's a book for those who ask, 'Can gentle parenting work with children who aren't naturally calm, easy and, well, gentle?'It's a book for those who desperately need some support, guidance and change.Written by bestselling childcare expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, herself a mother of a young adult with ADHD, Raising Attention busts commonly believed myths surrounding ADHD and 'naughty children', discusses up to date neuroscience and genetics research in an accessible way, and provides practical tips that really make a difference to both children and the adults who care for them.Applicable to children of any age, Raising Attention covers everything from identifying whether your child has ADHD and deciding if (and when) seeking a diagnosis is right for your family, to helping your child survive, and preferably thrive, in education, to working with them to prevent meltdowns and eruptions so that everybody in your family is calmer and happier. If you've ever felt exhausted, helpless, guilty, embarrassed or shamed as a result of your child's behaviour and are in search of advice on how to help them, this reassuring and non-judgemental book is for you.