2.5 stars Adorable artwork, a sweet supporting cast, and plenty of trauma to go around. The adorable cover and sweet synopsis did not prepare me for what this book was actually about. Despite being reduced to a single mention of “a complicated home life” on the back cover, the bulk of this volume is actually…
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by Alice Gendron 5 stars An accessible, informative, and entertaining read. I really enjoyed the visual approach to nonfiction and self help. The book provides an overview of the modern understanding of ADHD, the diagnosis process, living with ADHD, a helpful glossary of terms, what ADHD can look like, and tips for managing ADHD. The…
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by Louise Gooding Illustrated by Ruth Burrows 5 stars A fantastic introduction to how the brain works and neurodiversity. Burrows works in modern understandings about different conditions, including how gender may affect getting a diagnosis. The book covers some basics on how the brain works, dives into different neurodiverse experiences, gives a little history, and…
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with consultant Marjorie Hogan, MD 2 stars I didn’t like this one as much as some of the other book in the series. This book covers “common” symptoms of ADHD, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s managed. The content is simplified for a young audience. The information is fine, but it focuses exclusively on ADHD…
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