When parents first hear that their child has ADHD, many feel as if they've been set adrift on an emotional sea of guilt, isolation, confusion, and fear. To help these parents and their children navigate the challenges of home life, school, and ADHD treatment, Tracey Bromley Goodwin and Holly Oberacker have created Navigating ADHD: Your Guide to the Flip Side of ADHD. This solutions-based guide to living with ADHD is a beacon for parents and children alike. Holly, an art therapist, and Tracey, an educational consultant and learning coach, have over 20 years of combined experience working with children and families living with ADHD. They use this experience to provide a depth of examples and hands-on solutions to the challenges of ADHD. The authors steer readers through an understanding of the ADHD diagnosis, communication strategies, social and organizational skills, and ADHD treatments, among other subjects. Each chapter presents real-life scenarios, concrete strategies, and proven solutions that give parents the confidence they need to help their child excel. Appendices in the back of the book provide additional resources for easy reference. Parents will come back to this book again and again for guidance, support, and peace of mind as they watch their child move from shame and isolation to understanding and excellence.
Tracey Bromley Goodwin, M.Ed., and Holly Oberacker, ATR, LMHC, have 20 years of combined experience working with children and families. Tracey, an educational consultant and coach, and Holly, an art therapist, joined forces in 2009, founding the consulting business Navigating ADHD, Inc. Navigating ADHD helps children, parents, and professionals struggling with an ADHD diagnosis. Navigating ADHD now offers seminars, workshops, support groups, and one-on-one counseling. Tracey and Holly use their own experiences in counseling and education to create practical, realistic strategies that can truly help parents and children face the daily challenges of ADHD. Tracey Bromley Goodwin has a Master of Education and 20 years of experience as a teacher, learning coach, and public speaker. She has worked with children who have ADHD, along with their families and educators, for the last 10 years and has given over 200 talks on educating and raising children with ADHD. She is married with two children and lives on Cape Cod. Holly Oberacker has a Master of Art in Art Therapy and 13 years of experience working exclusively as an art therapist with children who have ADHD. She has worked with numerous clients in school systems and in private practice. She is married with two children and lives on Cape Cod.
