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The Anxious ADHDer
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Preface
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Introduction: You're Not Alone, and There is Hope
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Why an Integrated Approach is Crucial
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What This Book Offers
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Finding Your Path Through the Pages
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Chapter 1: ADHD Essentials for the Anxious Child's Parent
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Beyond the Stereotypes
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Focus on Executive Function
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How ADHD Can Sow the Seeds of Anxiety
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Chapter 2: Anxiety Essentials for the ADHD Child's Parent
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What Anxiety Looks Like in Kids
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How Anxiety Can Masquerade as or Worsen ADHD Symptoms
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Recognizing Anxiety's Footprint
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Chapter 3: The Tangled Web How ADHD and Anxiety Interact
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The Amplification Effect
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Common Co-Occurring Challenges
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Diagnostic Challenges
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Chapter 4: The Power of Connection
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Becoming a Safe Harbour
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Quality Time Filling the Connection Cup
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Anchor Point Connection as the Core
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Chapter 5: Co-Regulation First Modelling and Guiding Calm
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Understanding Your Own Nervous System
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Staying Calm (or Calm-ish) in the Storm
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Borrowing Your Calm
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Chapter 6: Predictable Flexibility Structure That Bends Without Breaking
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The ADHD Need for Structure
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The Anxiety Need for Flexibility
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Using Visual Aids Effectively for Both Supporting Independence and Calm
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Chapter 7: Externalizing the Challenges It's Not You, It's the ADHD Anxiety
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Giving the Challenges a Name
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Collaborative Problem-Solving
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Fueling Confidence and Resilience
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Chapter 8: Taming Emotional Volcanoes Managing Meltdowns and Outbursts
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Integrated Response Plan Safety, De-escalation, Validation First
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Teaching Coping Skills Proactively
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Aftershock Assessment Responding and Rebuilding
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Chapter 9: Conquering Mountains of 'Meh'
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The ADHD Challenge Brain-Based Barriers to Action
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The Anxiety Challenge Fear-Based Barriers to Action
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Integrated Strategies
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Chapter 10: Smoothing School Stressors Homework, Focus, and School Avoidance
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Creating an Anxiety-Reducing, ADHD-Friendly Homework Zone
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Strategies for Focus Supporting Attention in Class and During Homework
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Addressing School Avoidance- Understanding Roots and Re-Engaging
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School Strategy Blueprint Supporting Learning and Attendance
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Chapter 11: Navigating the Social Maze Friendships and Social Anxiety
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ADHD Social Challenges Fueling Social Anxiety
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Anxiety Social Challenges- Compounding the Difficulties
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Skills to Practice Building Social Competence and Confidence
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Chapter 12: Bedtime Battles and Sleep Solutions
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Why Sleep is So Hard
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Integrated Bedtime Routine
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Nightly Navigation Charting a Course for Rest
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Chapter 13: Partnering Effectively with the School
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Understanding Accommodations Getting the Right Support in Place
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Helpful Accommodations for the Anxious ADHDer:
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Communicating with Teachers
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Chapter 14: Working with Professionals Building Your Team
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Finding the Right Fit Therapists, Doctors, and Coaches
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Coordinated Care Ensuring Everyone is on the Same Page
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Therapy and Medication Considerations
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Chapter 15: Don't Forget the Oxygen Mask
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The Unspoken Weight of Parenting
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Simple Self-Care Strategies That Fit a Busy Life
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You Don't Have to Do This Alone
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The Power of Self-Compassion
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Conclusion
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Focusing on Progress, Not Perfection Embracing the Ups and Downs
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The Long View Building Resilience and Self-Awareness
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A Message of Hope and Empowerment the Strength in the Struggle
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