The Story behind the Book: Andrew's Awesome Adventures with Hs ADHD Brain

 



from the author - 

My son was diagnosed with the inattentive subtype of ADHD when he was eight years old. At

the time, I didn’t realize how fortunate we were to have his teachers recognize his inattentive

ADHD symptoms, since diagnosis of this subtype is typically delayed until adolescence. My son

doesn’t fit the stereotypical profile of a hyperactive/impulsive boy with ADHD, and I saw the

struggles he was facing due to his ADHD symptoms which were often mistaken for laziness or a

lack of interest by teachers, coaches, and other adults. I realized my 20-year research career,

which included studying ADHD medications, would not prepare me to handle the challenges of

being a mom to a son who was diagnosed with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. When

searching for books to help me as a parent, I came to discover the current literature falls short of

discussing inattentive-type ADHD in boys. My son and I knew it was important to share our

story, to provide practical strategies to manage ADHD symptoms, and highlight how having

ADHD makes you fearless, creative, and an excellent problem-solver. All the research for the

book, and my discussions with my son, helped me to be a more understanding parent, and it’s

rewarding to hear similar sentiments from parents who have read our book. My son feels like he

is making a difference when young readers say they identify with his daily ADHD struggles, and

feel better knowing there is someone else just like them.


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