Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S.

http://www.chrisdendy.com/

Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S., is a former educator, school psychologist, and mental health professional with 40 years of experience. Chris was inducted into CHADD’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions to the field in 2006. Dendy is the author of Teenagers with ADD & ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Teaching Teens with ADD, ADHD, & Executive Function Deficits. Dendy, along with her son, Alex, created a popular DVD titled Real Life ADHD! A DVD Survival Guide for Children and Teens.

Books by Chris Zeigler Dendy, M.S.

• Writing Help for ADHD LD Children
  Simple tips to improve writing skills in students with ADHD or dyslexia... more »
• Teacher Solutions to High School Behavior Problems
  How teachers of students with ADHD can keep the peace in their classrooms by learning... more »
• Sharper Verbal Skills for ADHD Students
  Strategies that parents and teachers can use to improve verbal speaking skills in children with... more »
• How to Write Easy Essays and Painless Prose
  Half of all kids with ADHD struggle with writing, which can make every assignment —... more »
• Finish Your Homework! 15 Tips for ADHD Students
  Teach your ADHD child to complete his homework on time with help from consistent routines... more »
• ADHD at School: Teacher Resources and Tips
  How teachers can help ADHD students shine in the classroom by fostering structure, routine, good... more »
• His Right to Recess: Kids with ADHD Should Never Lose Play!
  When teachers take away recess for poor classroom behavior or late work, they hurt not... Yes to recess! »
• Is Your Child's IEP Up to the Test?
  She's bright and she works hard, but your child may still find it tough to... From failing grades to honor roll »
• "I'm Sick of Taking Meds!"
  If your teen forgets or resists medication, here's how you can persuade him to stick... "It stinks to have to take pills." »
• Just for Teachers: 5 Tips to Help ADHD Kids Stay Organized
  Practical solutions to ADHD students’ most common problems staying organized at school... more »
• How to Solve 8 Common Behavior Problems In the Classroom
  Incessant pen clicking. Lashing out when things go wrong. Lying. And other classroom behavior problems... more »
• "I Believe In You!" 5 Ways to Boost Students' Confidence and Self-Esteem
  Great teachers know that saying the right words in the right way can turn a... more »
• The Best Seat in the House: Seating Distracted Children
  Students with ADHD are easily distracted, and seating them by a window certainly doesn't help!... more »
• ADHD Teens' Best Advice for Making It in the Real World
  Teens with attention deficit who have been there, done that, offer their best tips for... ADHD Teens on Becoming Adults
• Help for ADHD Students with Memory Disabilities
  Easy strategies to help students with ADHD or learning disabilities work around memory problems... more »
• Teaching Tips to Help ADHD Students
  5 ways teachers can modify writing and note-taking assignments for ADHD students... more »
• Memory Help for ADHD Students: Reading to Remember
  Expert tactics for increasing reading comprehension for children with ADHD - while keeping them interested... more »
• Put an End to Excuses from Your ADHD Students
  The "I forgot" excuse is one of the oldest in the book, but for students... Help Your ADHD Student Stay on Track »

• Kid Caught Up in the Wrong Crowd
  "My 16-year-old son runs with the wrong crowd. What can I do to discourage these... more »

• What Does “Twice Exceptional” Mean?
  "Many parents talk about their ADHD children as being twice-exceptional, or 2e. Can you tell... Gifted and challenged »
• Dear ADDitude: Can the School Reject Documentation from my Doctor?
  "Can the school refuse to acknowledge or accept medical documentation from our psychiatrist? The principal... more »
• Dear ADDitude: What Are Good Accommodations for My Hyperactive and Sensory-Seeking Child?
  "At least once a week, my son gets in trouble for intentionally pinching, pushing, or... more »
• Dear ADDitude: What Does 'Emotional Disturbance' on an IEP Mean?
  "My son was recently granted an IEP. The district's head of special education has classified... more »
• Dear ADDitude: How Should We Measure a 'Successful' School Year?
  "Can you define a 'successful' school year? Most parents think in terms of grades, but... more »
• Dear ADDitude: My Son's Teacher Wants Him to "Just Focus"
  "One-fourth of my child's grade is based on his ability to 'focus for the entire... more »
• Dear ADDitude: How Can We Stop the Violent Outbursts?
  "My son has shown some violent and defiant behavior at school. He complains that he... more »
• Dear ADDitude: How Can I Get My Son's Classmates to Treat Him Better?
  "At the mere mention of school, my son has an anxiety attack. He feels his... more »
• Dear ADDitude: Can We Lessen the Homework Load?
  "My 12-year-old works for hours every night on homework. We try to break up assignments... more »

• Positively ADD
  Mini-biographies of successful ADDers to inspire teens... more »