Daily Excerpt: Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain (Wilcox) - My ADHD Brain Does Not Like All the Hoopla
Today's book excerpt comes from Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox.
My ADHD Brain Doesn’t Like All the Hoopla
My stomach is grumbling. It’s been hours
since I ate breakfast. The grumbling seems to be getting louder and louder, and
I can barely pay attention to the English teacher as she goes on and on about a
boring book we are reading for class. Will the bell for lunch just ring
already! Finally, the bell is shouting out obnoxiously, and kids rush toward
the classroom door, making the mad dash down to the cafeteria.
Getting to the cafeteria with enough time
left to eat is like running a race. If I get stuck behind the kids in the math
class that always gets out late for lunch, I’ll never make it in time. Phew! I
just barely made it past their classroom, only to be slowed down by a line of
girls who are more concerned with gossiping then making it to the cafeteria. Finally,
I squeeze past by them, flying into the cafeteria. I spot my buddies sitting at
our regular table, rush over, and sit down.
The
noise level in the cafeteria is deafening with kids trying to shout over one another.
The ADHD elephant doesn’t like all the noise, and it makes my brain hurt. More
lunchtime commotion as kids make a mad dash out to the playground. It’s quiet
now. No more trays banging, no more utensils clanging, no more kids shouting. My friends and I like
to stay inside for recess. Excitedly, I ask my friends if they want to hear
about the new addition to the Mars habitat in my game. We end up talking about
our different computer games for another few minutes until the bell starts its
obnoxious ringing again, signaling the end of lunch.
After lunch, the
stampede moves much more slowly, crawling like a traffic jam on the highway. My
brain is in its post-lunch slump as I walk into social studies and take my
seat. Today we are going to be assigned our groups for a class project. I have
been dreading this all week. The longer the teacher puts off assigning us to
our groups, the more anxious I feel. What if I get stuck with the kid who goofs
off all the time? What if no one in the group likes my ideas?
Finally! The teacher pairs me with a kid. Oh, no! Panic! What’s the kid’s name? I have known this kid since kindergarten. Think! I thought elephants were supposed to have a good memory, or something. Not my ADHD elephant!
“Yes!”
saved by the bell.
Class is over, and I don’t have to worry
about Mr. What’s-his-name until tomorrow.
After school, I
meet up with a friend. We have been friends since first grade and get along
well since we both like computers and technology. I am happy being part of my
own crowd instead of part of the “in crowd”.
* * *
Did you know?
International
Friendship Day is celebrated each year on July 30th. There is
“chemistry” between you and your friends. Your genes (not the jeans you wear)
are passed on to you from your parents and determine what you look like and who
you are. In addition to your family members, your friends have some of the same
genes as you.
Book description:
In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD.
How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strategies Andrew learns to manage his ADHD even when his brain sometimes feels "like and overstuffed garbage can, the lid won't stay on and garbage is falling out all over the floor". He even realizes there is a positive side to having ADHD like creativity, fearlessness and hyperfocus.
Dr. Wilcox discusses the science behind ADHD, parent-to-parent, from someone living in the trenches, learning to work with Andrew's ADHD brain. She discusses the significance of various aspects of inattentive-type ADHD and the theory and practices of the education and medical professions related to them. Two helpful appendices include a means for parents to "diagnose" the inattentive subtype of ADHD and a list of resources for parents and children with ADHD.
This book provides unique insights into ADHD behaviors and suggests highly pragmatic and successfully implemented strategies for children with the inattentive subtype of ADHD and their parents (with implications for educators and others who work with ADHD children). A must read for kids with ADHD and their parents!
From Amazon: Customers find the book provides brilliant insight into inattentive ADHD, with one customer noting it's a wonderful informative read for children with the condition. The book is easy to read and customers consider it a must-read. They appreciate its pacing, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for both parents and teachers.
Best Indie Book Award
Readers' Favorite Book Award
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
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