Journal of an ADHD Kid: The Good, the Bad, and the Useful

by Tobias Stumpf, Dawn Schaefer Stumpf

2014 ForeWord Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Juvenile NonFiction category For kids with ADHD, reading Journal of an ADHD Kid is a chance to get to know themselves (and their diagnosis) much better! Toby, the narrator, relates his experiences coping with life as an ADHD kid in an authentic kid's voice that is sometimes funny, sometimes exasperated, sometimes proud, illustrating the range of emotions that kids with ADHD/ADD feel. The book provides information in a frank, upbeat, conversational manner and offers thought-provoking questions designed to help readers recognize how ADHD/ADD affects them and then come up with better ideas for handling difficult situations in their own lives. From facts about an ADHD diagnosis to whether to tell friends and teachers, and from understanding both the good and bad aspects of ADHD to what can help with the disorder, there's plenty of solid information, emotional support, and tips for kids and teens.

Genres: Psychology, Adhd, Parenting

136 pages, Paperback

First published July 18, 2013

Reviews

[Liam Harms · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book for any ADHD kid (or ADD) I love it! My favourite part is the two types of ADHD (or ADD) I am a pure mix (shhh! Kind of touchy)

[Spooner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great quick read with good introspective into what it's really like to be a kid with a particular disorder. I didn't write in our copy but it does have good pages that would be good worksheets.

[Devon Flaherty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this book is noble, at least. Written by a kid with ADHD (and assisted by his mom), this book is an attempt to make kids with ADHD feel normal and confident. My son doesn’t have issues feeling normal or confident, but he did learn a few things about his ADHD, which was the point. The lessons can be very particular and my son, at ten, is not totally awesome at answering open-ended questions, ala “How does that make you feel?” It was okay. We have finished the book and will be moving on to something else next year.

[Danny Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really cool to read. I chose to read this book to see if I could relate to any of the things in it and I could! It was cool to see and realize that other people struggle too and it was a cool experience to read. It was cool to learn about the author's experience with adhd and how he dealt with it and still had a positive mindset about it.

[Michelle Ackland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good intro book to ADHD. Appropriate for kids ages 8-12, younger ages might need a parent to read with them to help explain some of the ideas. Overall a very positive outlook on ADHD that still includes reference to many of the ways it is challenging.

[Angela Mendoza!!!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource to help ADHD kiddos understand their diagnosis a little more. My 8-year-old loved reading it with me. I think we'll read it again as she ages.

[Kristin Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book about a boy with inattentive ADHD. The majority of ADHD books discuss the combined type of ADHD in boys. My son enjoyed the book as well.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is just what my son needs. It's got great talking points from a kid's point of view. I plan on reading it with my son then making it available in my classroom library.