Thriving With ADHD - A Youth Guide to School, Independence and Life [ 8 to 12 years old]
Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life
A Youth Guide (Ages 8–12)
Dr. Anders Osborne, Ph.D. is an ADHD adult, specialist, educator, author, and Master ADHD Coach with more than 30 years of experience educating educators and supporting parents of ADHD youth and teens. She is the founder of I Teach To Reach ADHD Coaching LLC and the creator of the Thriving With ADHD™ framework, a skill-based approach that helps families build social skills, organization, emotional regulation, nutrition support, and study skills so children can succeed at school, at home, and in life.
Assembling the pieces between the non-divergent world and the brilliance of being ADHD.
Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life is a supportive, skill-based guide created specifically for ADHD youth ages 8–12. This book helps children better understand how their brains work while teaching practical skills they can use every day—at school, at home, and in growing independence.
Written in a clear, encouraging, and age-appropriate tone, this guide moves beyond labels and behavior charts. Instead, it focuses on building confidence, self-awareness, and real-world skills that ADHD youth need as academic and social expectations increase.
This youth guide is grounded in the Five Pillars framework used throughout the Thriving With ADHD™ series and introduces skills in a way that feels manageable, respectful, and empowering for children:
- ConnectWell™ – building social skills, friendships, and communication
- OrganizeMe™ – learning routines, time awareness, and organization
- ImpulseMastery™ – understanding emotions and practicing self-control
- FuelRight™ – supporting focus and regulation through nutrition and routine
- StudySmart™ – developing learning habits, task initiation, and school confidence
This book is not about fixing children. It is about helping ADHD youth recognize their strengths, understand their challenges, and practice skills with guidance and support. The strategies in this guide grow with the child and are designed to be used alongside parents, caregivers, and educators.
Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life works as a stand-alone youth resource and pairs naturally with Thriving With ADHD™ – An Introduction: A Parent’s Guide, creating a shared language and framework for families.
Dr. Anders Osborne, Ph.D.
ADHD Specialist & Educator | 30+ years educating educators and parents of ADHD youth and teens
Founder, I Teach To Reach ADHD Coaching LLC & Thriving With ADHD™
Assembling the pieces between the non-divergent world and the brilliance of being ADHD.
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