What is ADHD? What does it mean to have ADHD? How can kids diagnosed with ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, enjoyable relationships with peers? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, this book helps kids know they’re not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing with doctors, counselors, and medication. Includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents.

Includes index.

Introduction: How this book can help you -- How to use this book -- You can succeed with ADHD -- The six great gripes of kids with ADHD -- Ch. 1: What is ADHD? -- What does ADHD mean? -- The three types of ADHD -- Why do some kids have ADHD? -- What ADHD does NOT mean -- Ch. 2: Make each day go better -- Think on the bright side -- Fly your decision-making KITE -- LEAP over your mistakes -- Ch. 3: Getting help for ADHD -- Getting diagnosed with ADHD -- After you have been diagnosed with ADHD -- The lowdown on medicine -- Signs that tell you medicine is working -- Side effects of medicine -- Ch. 4: Eating the right food -- Five nutrients that can help you manage ADHD -- Five nutrients that can help you manage ADHD -- Four foods to watch for -- Helping plan your menu -- Grocery shopping and preparing your food -- Ch. 5: Life on the home front -- Connect with parents and family adults -- Get along with brothers and sisters -- Tough stuff in families -- Have fun together -- Ch. 6: Six ways to succeed at school -- A great IDEA at school -- Work with teachers and counselors -- Move in A-Okay ways -- Focus on the right things -- Stay organized -- Study smart -- Ch. 7: Seven ways to make and keep friends -- Feel good about yourself -- Use polite and kind words -- Listen and show you care -- Take turns and share -- Try new activities -- Offer to help others -- Solve conflicts peacefully -- Ch.8: Eight ways to heal with strong feelings -- Use your own traffic light -- Take care of yourself -- Get your move on -- Use breathing and muscle relaxation exercises -- Get creative -- Hang out with a friend -- Talk with an adult -- Work on ADHD challenges.