Growing Up with ADHD | A Practical Guide for Parents

Understanding ADHD: practical strategies for home and school

Age: 5–12 years

Growing Up with ADHD supports families on a journey of understanding and intervention centered on the child’s actual needs, offering a comprehensive overview of the condition: from its core characteristics and the signs that appear in everyday life to the importance of an accurate and comprehensive assessment. The book helps parents understand behavior with greater awareness, highlighting how attention, impulsivity, and self-regulation can affect relationships, learning, and the ability to manage everyday demands.

Beyond the essential information, the book focuses on how to create an effective and supportive environment by setting realistic goals, strengthening the child’s skills and choosing ways of communicating that encourage cooperation. It offers practical guidance for common situations, both at home and during homework, as well as suggestions for working with the important adults in the child’s life, with the aim of supporting gradual, measurable progress over time.

Year of publication: 2026

Author: Emanuela Virardi