Bøker av Stephen Ryan

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children worldwide, providing particular obstacles to their academic performance, social connections, and general well-being. "Empowering Young Minds" is a thorough handbook that goes deep into the realm of ADHD, educating parents, educators, and healthcare professionals with the information and tools to manage children with this complex neurodevelopmental illness successfully.In this book, we investigate the several forms of ADHD-Predominantly Inattentive Presentation (ADHD-I), Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation (ADHD-HI), and Combined Presentation (ADHD-C). By learning the various traits and problems associated with each kind, readers get useful insights on detecting and managing ADHD in children.Effective treatment of ADHD is multidimensional, and this book unravels the layers of evidence-based therapies. We dive into the transforming potential of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), providing children with coping skills, impulse control, and organizing abilities. Understanding the function of stimulant drugs, we underline the need of cooperating with healthcare specialists to discover individualized solutions.Beyond therapeutic therapies, "Empowering Young Minds" highlights the necessity of a supportive environment. Parent and teacher participation is crucial, with practical advice for building regular routines, setting clear expectations, and promoting positive reinforcement for good conduct. We dive into the significance of organized surroundings, including visual aids and routines to help youngsters through their everyday lives.Physical exercise and diet are discussed as crucial components of ADHD treatment. Engaging youngsters in regular exercise and maintaining good eating habits may boost concentration and minimize hyperactivity. Additionally, social skills training helps youngsters to manage social situations and develop meaningful relationships with their classmates.The book expands its reach to parents, delivering critical assistance via education and self-care practices. We address the main myths and misunderstandings around ADHD, giving help on developing a strong support network and managing parental stress.In conclusion, "Empowering Young Minds: Managing ADHD in Children" strives to establish an inclusive future where neurodiversity is recognized and children with ADHD are prepared to fulfill their full potential. Through a complete grasp of ADHD kinds and practical therapies, this book advocates a communal effort to nurture young brains, promoting a better future for all children.Join us on this transforming journey as we unite to empower young brains with ADHD and inspire change in the way society supports and celebrates these remarkable young persons.

This book explores key areas of educational and social psychology and considers their relevance to language learning and teaching, using activities and questions for reflection. The topics discussed in the book include: learners' and teachers' beliefs about how a language should be learned and taught learning and working in groups relationships with others the role of the self in teaching and learning motivation to start and persist with tasks the role of emotions in learning. The authors provide useful insights for the understanding of language learning and discuss the important implications for language teaching pedagogy. Extra resources are available on the website:www.oup.com/elt/teacher/exploringpsychology Marion Williams was formerly Reader in Applied Linguistics at the University of Exeter and is a past president of IATEFL. Sarah Mercer is Professor of Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Graz, Austria. Stephen Ryan is Professor in the School of Economics at Senshu University, Tokyo.

Taking an historical approach, Dr. Ryan explores both how the UN has affected world politics and how the international political system has formed and limited the work of the Organization.

This new resource presents the principles and applications in the emerging discipline of Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI).

Examines reasons for the growing interest in the concept of conflict transformation in situations of ethnic conflict. This book explores the different dimensions of transformation: individual actors, political and economic structures, and group identity. It draws on examples of strategies from a number of situations of 'ethnic conflict'.