The ADHD Workbook for Kids by Lawrence E. Shapiro PhD

The ADHD Workbook for Kids

Helping Children Gain Self-confidence, Social Skills, and Self-control

Lawrence E. Shapiro PhD, Lawrence E. Shapiro

New Harbinger Publications · Print & ebook · August 1, 2025

Now in its second edition, The ADHD Workbook for Kids provides the emotional, psychological, and behavioral support kids need to stay focused, build confidence, and thrive!

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Who it’s for
Activities address focus, friendships, decision-making, emotional control, and confidence in everyday situations.
Genres
Children's Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Self-Esteem & Independence
Published
New Harbinger Publications, August 1, 2025

About this book

Now in its second edition, The ADHD Workbook for Kids provides the emotional, psychological, and behavioral support kids need to stay focused, build confidence, and thrive! If your child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they may struggle in school—despite being bright. They may lack focus, have difficulty making friends, or suffer from low self-esteem.

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Many kids with ADHD want to get along better with others and succeed in school, but they lack the skills needed to improve executive functioning, curb impulsive behavior, and manage intense emotions. The ADHD Workbook for Kids offers simple tools to help children with ADHD learn all of these essential skills—in just ten minutes a day! Now fully revised and updated, this engaging kid-friendly workbook provides tons of fun activities, games, and illustrations to help kids with ADHD thrive—at home, at school, and with friends. Developed by renowned child psychologist Lawrence E. Shapiro, the adaptive learning skills outlined in this workbook will not only help kids handle everyday tasks, but also make friends, improve communication, curb impulsive behavior, and build self-esteem. Alone or with your help, your child can complete one ten-minute activity each day to learn how to make good decisions and discover easy techniques for staying focused when it’s time to pay attention. Includes new activities to help your child: - Become a good listener and a good friend - Make school easier and more fun - Recognize their special gifts and build self-esteem - Plan ahead and be responsible In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 260 languages, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.

Everyday ADHD Skills

Activities address focus, friendships, decision-making, emotional control, and confidence in everyday situations.

Come here for

  • Activities for listening and friendship
  • Ways to plan ahead and practice responsibility

Expect

  • One ten-minute activity each day, alone or with help
  • Games and illustrations

Where it sits

Self-Esteem & Independence54%
Neurodiversity50%
Children's Mental Health37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • School & Education
  • Self-Esteem & Independence
  • Special Needs
Authors
Lawrence E. Shapiro PhD, Lawrence E. Shapiro
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Published
August 1, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
School & Education