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Parents' Primer: Disabilities

LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ADHD

Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
AUTHOR TITLE DATE CALL #
Carpenter, Phyllis Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My A.D.D. Journal by Me (Sparky)
A young boy writes in his journal about the frustrations and triumphs of living with attention deficit disorder.
2000 JE CARPE
Corman, Clifford L. Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant
A young elephant who feels jumpy inside and has trouble paying attention visits Dr. Tusk and learns about ADD.
1995 JE
Daniel-White, Becky Empower ADHD kids : practical strategies to assist children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in developing learning and social competencies
This guide gives the classroom teacher or parent a step-by-step plan for teaching ADHD kids practical strategies for learning who they are, how they can belong and how to master learning and social competencies.
2005 J371.94 DANIE
Dendy, Chris A. Zeigler A bird's-eye view of life with ADD and ADHD : advice from young survivors!
A reference book for children and teenagers.
2003 J618.928589 DENDY
Dunn, Kathryn Boesel Trouble with School: A Family Story About Learning Disabilities
This is the story of a family's discovery of learning disabilities in the primary grades.
1993 J371.9
Eshman, Barbara If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?
The main character discovers her father is dyslexic, as is one of her classmates -- and she tries to make sense of it.
2008 JE ESHMA
Eshman, Barbara Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets
David finds it difficult to pay attention and follow directions. His teacher, Mrs. Gorski, has had enough of David's brainstorms, but David "brainstorms" a way to manage his "wiggle fidgets".
2008 JE ESHMA
Galvin, Matthew Otto learns about his medicine : a story about medication for children with ADHD
Otto, a fidgety young car that has trouble paying attention in school, visits a special mechanic who prescribes a medicine to control his hyperactive behavior.
2001 JE GALVI
Gehret, Jeanne Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
Like a river overflowing its banks, Ben wreaks havoc until he learns to recognize and control his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
1991 J
Gordon, Melanie Apel Let's Talk About Dyslexia
This book discusses a learning disability that affects approximately one in every ten people, including Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison, and how to cope with it.
1999 J371.91
Gordon, Michael My Brother's a World-Class Pain: A Sibling's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
Siblings of those with ADHD will likely see many of their own frustrations and resentments voiced by Timmy's sister.
1992 J618.92
Hodge, Deborah Lily and the Mixed-Up Letters
When Lily was in kindergarten she enjoyed school and she was happy. Now, she's in grade 2 and she doesn't feel like she's good at anything. The trouble is reading...
2007 JE HODGE
Janover, Caroline Zipper, The Kid with ADHD
Zach, a fifth-grader who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, has trouble concentrating and controlling himself until a retires jazz musician who believes in him gives him the motivation to start trying to do better.
1997 J
Joyce, Mildred Why Cody Can't Learn
A story for children of all ages so they can understand dyslexia and the hardship of learning.
2007 JE JOYCE
Lakin, Pat Dad and Me in the Morning
A young boy with a hearing impairment shares a special time with his father.
1994 JE
Lears, Laurie Ben Has Something to Say: A Story About Stuttering
In order to help a neglected dog which he sees at a junkyard, Ben, who stutters, begins to confront his fear of speaking.
2000 JE
Moss, Deborah M. Shelley, The Hyperactive Turtle
The story of Shelley reassures the entire family with a positive yet realistic look at hyperactivity.
1989 J618.92
Nadeau, Kathleen G. Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention
A book for kids about ADD.
1997 J618.92 1997
Nemiroff, Marc A. Help Is on the Way: A Child's Book About ADD
Explains the effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and how it can be handled.
1998 J618.92
Penn, Audrey A.D.D. Not B.A.D.
Jimmy Jumpingbean and his teacher, Mr. Jugardor, demonstrate to the class why Jimmy's attention deficit disorder makes it hard for him to sit still.
2003 JE PENN
Quinn, Patricia O. 50 activities and games for kids with ADHD
A collection of articles, games, puzzles, activities, suggestions, and resources, which were previously published in the newsletter "Brakes," for children with attention deficit disorder.
2000 J371.93 FIFTY
Reimers, Cathy L. ADHD in the Young Child : Driven to Re-direction
A book for parents and teachers.
1999 J618.928589 REIME
Rotner, Shelley The A.D.D. Book for Kids
Text and photographs explain what it is like to live with A.D.D., or attention-deficit disorder.
2000 J618.928589
Senisi, Ellen B. Just Kids: Visiting a Class for Children with Special Needs
Second-grader Cindy is assigned to spend part of each day in the class for students with special needs, where she finds out that even though some kids may learn differently or have different abilities, they are all "just kids."
1998 J371.9
Shapiro, Lawrence E. Ethan Has Too Much Energy: An Emotional Literacy Book
Tells the story of an active impulsive boy, who with the help of a counselor, learns to calm himself down, focus on one task at a time, and organize his work.
2005 JE SHAPI
Shapiro, Lawrence E. Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me
Written especially for kids, this guidebook about the challenges of ADD is packed with cartoons, activity ages, and checklists.
1993 J618.92
Smith, Mark Pay attention, Slosh!
Eight-year-old Josh hates being unable to concentrate or control himself, but with the help of his parents, his teacher, and a doctor, he learns to deal with his condition, known as ADHD or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
1997 J SMITH
Taylor, John F. The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD
Provides information and advice for kids who have ADD or ADHD, including what these disorders are, ways to make things better at home, at school, and with friends, taking medicine, eating healthy foods, and more.
2006 618.928589 TAYLO
Weiner, Ellen Taking A.D.D. to School
This is a "school" story about attention deficit disorder and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
1999 J618.92

If you need help finding these or other Library materials, please check with anyone in Children's Services. We look forward to seeing you at the Library!




This list was created by Children's Services Librarians and is maintained by Clare Christian.
Comments about this list can be sent to Clare Christian at cchristian@acpl.info.
General comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.info, or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.info.

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