Different Thinkers: ADHD : Volume 1 - Katia Fredriksen

Different Thinkers: ADHD

Volume 1

By: Katia Fredriksen, Yael Rothman, Jennifer Ball-Cordero (Illustrator)

Paperback | 16 January 2024

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A child-friendly guide that strips away the stigmas, myths, and misconceptions associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Different Thinkers: ADHD uses simple language and complementary illustrations to explain how the human brain develops, what it means to have ADHD, how the condition affects emotions and behaviors, and what kids can do to handle its challenges while building on their individual strengths.

Written for elementary-age children and their families, the book features three vignettes of children with an ADHD diagnosis. Each vignette highlights various symptoms of the disorder and the different ways those symptoms can shape a child's behaviors and relationships at home and in school. In addition, a range of practical strategies for managing symptoms related to ADHD are explained.

Thought-provoking prompts are included throughout the text to help young readers better understand their diagnosis, explore what it means to be a different thinker, and ease any insecurities, fears, or negative feelings they might have.

Different Thinkers: ADHD is an empowering read that gives young children the information and facts they need to understand their own ADHD diagnosis, deal with its challenges, and realize their strengths, interests, and abilities are what define them, not ADHD.

This is the first title in the Different Thinkers series for kids, written to help them understand their brains and the challenges and strengths that come with being a different thinker.

Industry Reviews
"Different Thinkers ADHD can help young children learn about the amazing brain and its unique learning styles, along with helping them understand the challenges and gifts of ADHD. I love the interactive portion of the book that allows children to individualize the book to their own experience. It's a great book for parents, clinicians, teachers, and kids!" - Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline, and author of The Bottom Line for Baby
"Drs. Rothman and Fredriksen have created an impactful book to help young children understand their amazing ADHD brains! This book is sure to empower young minds to not only understand why things are different for them, but embrace their neurodiversity and become strong self-advocates." - Liz Angoff, Ph.D., author of The Brain Building Book and Brain Building 101
"Finally! A book that explains ADHD to the elementary school set in a super-relatable and super-readable format. Different Thinkers ADHD is filled with real-life examples that draw the reader in as well as strategies and conversation starters for parents and educators to use. The authors, Drs. Fredriksen and Rothman pepper the book with reminders that children with ADHD are not flawed nor alone, have both strengths and challenges, and most importantly, that different thinkers help move the world forward!" - Leslie Josel, ADDitude Magazine's, "Dear ADHD Family Coach" columnist
"If your child has ADHD and you are looking for a way to help them understand why they excel at some activities and struggle with others this book is essential reading. Presented in a highly entertaining, graphic format this book offers parents and children an easy-to-understand, balanced view of "different thinking." - Richard Guare, Ph.D., co-author of the Smart but Scattered executive skill series
"Simply a gem of a book that should be snapped up by every parent in their family journey to best understand ADHD. Explained in lovely child appropriate language, with empowering yet honest clarity, it spells out the actual neuroscience that is the nuts and bolts of the most up-to-date ADHD research. Not only does this book delight the eyes with its sparkling and memorable illustrations, it provides clarity for both kids and their parents. I will recommend Different Thinkers ADHD to every single family in my practice beginning their journey to better understand and embrace ADHD. Although meant for children, the straightforward neuroscience and beautifully simple illustrations are presented in such a way that parents will find themselves adjusting their own lens in how they look at their child with executive function challenges. Sprinkled with an innocent playfulness, Different Thinkers ADHD is a must-read for every family, and deserves a very prominent place in every professional's waiting room and office." - Catherine McCarthy, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist and co-author of Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength
"Thanks to Dr. Fredriksen and Dr. Rothman for their wonderful new book, Different Thinkers ADHD. This easy read helps children better understand ADHD and associated problems with self-control. Complex concepts are explained using clear and simple language. The book does not gloss over the difficulties posed by ADHD but neither does it suggest that children should be defined by their disorders. Challenges and strengths are both discussed in realistic but positive terms. As a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, I will enthusiastically recommend this very helpful book." - Dan Shapiro, M.D., Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, creator of the Parent Child Journey and Excursions Programs and author of numerous articles and 3 books
"This is the perfect book for kids to explain what their neuropsychological testing is all about and what it means for them. I would strongly recommend that parents purchase this book if they have an elementary school aged child tested for ADHD. It's very kid-friendly and the illustrations are great!" -Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., author of Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids about ADHD and founder/clinical director of the Chesapeake Center

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