Taking Control of My Role

description of book A Story About Dealing with ADHD ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder whose main symptoms are difficulty paying attention, difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD can affect every area of life, impairing functioning at school, work, and in interpersonal relationships. In Taking Control of My Role, a girl with ADHD explains what the disorder is and how it complicates her life. When she begins to understand what she is going through, she finds ways to handle it and gradually gains self-esteem. The book offers a glimpse into the world of children with ADHD. And it provides the sufferer with understanding and explanation―therapeutic tools no less important than Ritalin, and whose effect doesn’t wear off a few hours later. In our fast-paced world with all its technology and distractions, ADHD looms large as one of the main problems facing children, their parents, and their teachers. In clear, easy-to-understand language enhanced by captivating illustrations, imagery, and examples from the world of children, this book explains what ADHD is and how it affects behavior, scholastic achievement, interpersonal relationships, and self-image. It offers a common language and a way to communicate and talk about the subject openly and sympathetically along with simple and effective strategies to help children face the challenges this problem presents. This book is a must for every home, classroom, and clinic where there is a child, student, or client facing similar challenges. Only by talking openly, gaining self-awareness, and feeling that they are understood and loved will these children grow and flourish.