Reseña del libro "ADHD and Me (en Inglés)"
Meet eight-year-old Malory. Malory has a learning difference, but that doesn't stop her from enjoying her life. Whenever she feels blue, her mother and father remind her of the list of the ones who love her. Ms. Julie, her art teacher, understands how it feels to be a little different. She was born with autism. Ms. Julie encourages Malory to express herself through art. ADHD and Me is a beautiful celebration of neurodiversity through the voice of a child. Inspired by a true story. SEL, DISDid you know?Statistics show that more than 60% of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD are also treated for other mental disorders. Many people also contend with addictive disorders, engage in self-harm such as cutting or struggle with learning disabilities. There are many areas that ADHD can affect a person's mental health. Four common areas are: DepressionSocial anxietyInsomniaLow self-esteemDepression can drain your energy. Social anxiety can make it difficult to make friends or interact in group settings. Insomnia can result in poor mental or physical performance. And low self-esteem can lead to loneliness.A child should never have to face these things alone!Parents and teachers are in the PRIME position to help children and students struggling with these emotional needs. So, how can we, as parents and teachers, do this? With providing children with four key things: A healthy support systemEncouragement to boost their self-esteemOpen communicationAnd creative outletsADHD and Me is inspired by a true story and told from the perspective of an eight-year-old girl named Malory. Throughout the story, Malory shares observations of others around her in school and at home while also navigating her own feelings.***RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS*** At the end of the book, there is a learning guide for parents and educators that goes into detail on how to create a healthy support system, boost your child's self-esteem, open up communication, and provide healthy creative outlets. ADHD and Me also has a FREE coinciding lesson plan designed for ages 5-8, made available for download to educators grades K-3rd grade on my website WWW.CHELSEASWORLDOFBOOKS.COM.This curriculum includes homework, social experiments, interactive games, and much more! It is designed to help educate and inspire positive emotional stimulation, social engagement, creative thinking, and problem-solving in a classroom setting. Its purpose is to help educate children and motivate an engagement in social interactions.***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEACHERS!!*** A special edition of this book entitled: ADHD and Me: CLASSROOM EDITION is scheduled to be released on December 15th, 2021. This book will be available for purchase through Lulu Online Bookstore. This edition is designed to be used by educators between K-3rd grade. It is equipped with questions, discussion points, and a hands-on guide to help children establish healthy boundaries, boost self-esteem, identify support systems, and discover creative outlets.
