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ISBN13: 9781958350508
Publisher: Richard Bass
Published: Apr 15 2026
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Does your child wiggle constantly? Forget things seconds after you tell them? Take two hours on twenty minutes of homework? Interrupt even when desperately trying not to?
This isn't a behavior problem. It's ADHD. And children with ADHD need more than lectures. They need to understand why their brain works differently and learn strategies designed for how ADHD brains actually function.
ADHD Kids: 12 Success Stories provides that understanding through relatable characters, age-appropriate language, and actionable strategies children can implement immediately.
INSIDE THE BOOK:
Twelve stories feature children ages 7-11 navigating daily ADHD challenges: Mia can't sit still. Jamal forgets everything. Lily gets distracted constantly. Carlos blurts out answers. Emma's feelings explode. Noah's mind wanders. Sophie rushes and makes mistakes. Marcus can't start tasks. Aisha loses everything. Tyler battles homework. Maya struggles with friendships. Diego discovers his ADHD strengths.
Each 1,200-word story uses simple language appropriate for elementary readers, featuring realistic scenarios from school, home, and social settings. Stories emphasize that ADHD is neurological, not behavioral, and that children aren't broken, they're different.
Think About It sections provide three reflection questions helping children connect stories to their own experiences. Try This sections offer one concrete strategy to try for a week, including wiggle seats for hyperactivity, brain helpers for memory, environmental changes for focus, pause techniques for impulsivity, feelings thermometers for emotions, tiny steps for task initiation, organizational systems, homework strategies, and friendship skills.
WHAT CHILDREN LEARN:
Why bodies need movement, how to use external memory tools, ways to reduce distractions, that pausing won't make thoughts disappear, how to catch big feelings early, that minds can learn to refocus, why checking work matters, how to break overwhelming tasks into steps, where to always put things, methods to make homework manageable, social skills for ADHD challenges, and that ADHD brains have genuine strengths.
BONUS CONTENT:
What Is ADHD? provides simple explanation parents can read with children. Tips for Parents offers practical guidance on systems, accommodations, emotional support, and homework help. Resources section lists support organizations, websites, tools, and professional guidance.
IDEAL FOR:
Children ages 7-11 with ADHD, parents seeking understanding and strategies, teachers and counselors, school and public libraries, therapists and ADHD coaches.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Richard Bass is a special education teacher and bestselling author of 20+ books on ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent support, with over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.
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