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Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. amazon

Ben is having trouble in school. It's hard to concentrate and his teachers always tell him to pay attention. A trip to the doctor reveals that Ben has Attention Deficit Disorder. Written for children from Ben's perspective, this book is well suited for reading aloud in the classroom. Will help kids understand A.D.H.D. as well as educate parents, teachers, caregivers, etc. A quiz for kids and Ten Tips for Teachers included.Wonderfully illustrated! amazon

Oh, right. I m in SCIENCE class. Have you ever started to think about one thing and ended up thinking about something completely different? I do it all the time...

- Chosen for an American Library Association Booklist Review 2014

- Mom's Choice Award Winner ~ Gold!

Academics' Choice Winner, Smart Book Award Gold! amazon

8 year old Sam daydreams about exploring space and the  seas, which is awesome—except when he’s supposed to be focusing at school or home. It seems like all he hears is, “Focus, Sam!” and “Pay attention!” The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try,  Sam’s favorite strategy? Make time for imagination! A note to adults gives extra tips for helping kids with attention struggles. amazon

Cory has stories to tell of ways to get organized, pay attention, calm down, remember, make friends, and feel good about his life with ADHD. In short statements and vignettes, Cory describes what it’s like to have ADHD: how it affects his relationships with friends and family, his school performance, and his overall functioning. He also describes many ways of coping with ADHD: medication, therapy/counseling, and practical tips for school, home, and friendships. Includes a Note to Parents amazon

"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it―I'm wired."

Joey Pigza's got heart, a mom who loves him, and "dud meds", Ritalin pills that are supposed to even out his wild mood swings. Joey can make bad choices. He learns the hard way. He shouldn't swallow his house key, or run with scissors. Joey ends up bounces around -  bounces himself all the way downtown, into the district special-ed program: "The end of the line." But he is determined not to let that happen. amazon

Kids, age 4-8 will enjoy Emily Brown's flights of fancy and the lengths to which her mother goes to get Emily to focus. Fanciful words and pictures -- from silly to absurd – make for an adventurous tale as a mother appeals to her daughter's dreamy imagination to get her to pay attention. Pay Attention, Emily Brown! celebrates the imagination of all children, but especially those whose minds wander, whether because of ADD/ADHD, another condition, or just because they like to daydream. amazon

When Eddie Akamai fails the third grade reading test, he runs away to an enchanted island where all the creatures know how to read and write.Parents can read this chapter book aloud to introduce phonics, whole language, and a love of reading. Highly recommended for challenged readers. amazon

Meet Jetty. She is just starting fourth grade. Jetty likes: karate, reading, and cookie dough ice cream. Jetty dislikes: anything pink, and writing in complete sentences!

Jetty writes about these things as well as her recent ADHD diagnosis in her diary.  Fourth grade with ADHD is tough— new rules, more schoolwork, and new classmates—Jetty is able to see the bright side as she works with her parents, teacher, and doc to find a happy medium and feel like herself!

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Emilia struggles to focus at school and forgets chores, longing for her family's past unity. When Dad returns from deployment, she hopes for normalcy but finds him distant. As she learns to weld with him, their bond strengthens, but her friendships suffer as conflict arises in her community. amazon

Anne of Green Gables recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert,  The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Anne Shirley was played by Megan Follows in the 1985 Canadian produced movie. Anne with an E is a retelling of this original story. amazon

Imagine you had a roadmap—a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future. Your goals, your dreams, your plans…they’re all within reach. You just need the tools to help you get there.

 Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and appreciate their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. amazon

 Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, August Pullman  wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic. amazon

Authentic Neurodiverse Reimagining of Hamlet that is an Unconventional Mystery and Coming-of-Age Story. It’s Nancy Drew and Sammy Keyesmixed with Turtles All the Way Downand Honestly Elliott.

A heartfelt story of a young neurodiverse girl with a whole lot of determination to do the right thing. amazon Preorder

Do you know what you need to do, but struggle to get yourself to do it? Get bored easily? Abandon every planner you’ve ever tried? Beat yourself up a lot? Yeah. Me too. The Anti-Planner is an activity book specifically designed to help procrastinators:

• Try unique, entertaining ways of completing tasks
• Untangle emotions that make it hard to get sh*t done
• Smash through productivity roadblocks
• 300+ full-color pages (with over 100 activities)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this honest, friendly, and shame-free guide, the creator of the award-winning YouTube channel How to ADHD shares the hard-won insights and practical strategies that have helped her survive, even thrive, in a world not built for her brain.

Forget “try harder.” When your brain works differently, you need to try different.
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You can go after the job you want—and get it!

You can take the job you have—and improve it!

One of the most groundbreaking and timeless bestsellers of all time.

15 million copies sold! amazon

Stress is a lot like love - hard to define, but you know it when you feel it.  This book will explore the nature of stress and how it infiltrates every level of your life
'Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas that you can put to work today. This book shows you how. Using the power of habit and several techniques for smoothing out the stressful wrinkles in our day-to-day lives.  amazon 

By using the methods found in Frozen Assets, one can spend just one day in the kitchen each month and still enjoy a homemade meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner-every day of the month! This is  the one-stop resource for those looking to increase their home cooked meals, while decreasing their cost and time in the kitchen or drive-through lanes.  amazon 

In this plucky, commonsensical guide, pyschotherapist Wolf ( 50 Ways to Find a Lover ) offers lonely singles a host of strategies for finding people to date, gettting past the first date and proceeding to romance. Lighthearted and often humorous, Wolf's advice is substantive nonetheless: her general points include how to communicate (through words and body language), how to flirt and how to cope with social events. rejecting unwanted beaus and deciding who should pay for what on dates.   amazon 

If you have ADHD—or love somebody who does—this will change your life, and your relationships.

Filled with heartbreak and humour in equal measure, DIRTY LAUNDRY is an invaluable resource both for neurodivergents and the people who love them.
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This workbook is an independent workbook designed to comprehensively explore the key aspects of the book Dirty Laundry. It holds significant worth and is highly recommended for individuals seeking to assist others in managing the experience of guilt associated with ADHD.
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