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Pay Attention, Slosh
Eight-year-old Josh is a great soccer player and he's a smart kid -- especially when it comes to computers and in math. Josh also has ADHD -- Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder.At school and at home, Josh gets into trouble a lot. He has trouble sitting still and paying attention. Sometimes he can't stop talking, even when he knows he's headed for more trouble. When his classmates make fun of Josh and call him Slosh, it's especially painful.
After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents deride to take him to a doctor. When the doctor diagnoses Josh and gives them all some helpful advice, things begin to look up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate Josh as just another one of the guys.
About four percent of all school-age children have ADHD, a condition more common in boys. Mark Smith, whose son has been diagnosed with ADHD, has written a realistic and compelling story for all children. Mark Smith lives in Texas; the illustrator lives in Maryland.
After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents deride to take him to a doctor. When the doctor diagnoses Josh and gives them all some helpful advice, things begin to look up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate Josh as just another one of the guys.
About four percent of all school-age children have ADHD, a condition more common in boys. Mark Smith, whose son has been diagnosed with ADHD, has written a realistic and compelling story for all children. Mark Smith lives in Texas; the illustrator lives in Maryland.
- GenresRealistic FictionAdhd
56 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1997
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November 15, 2011
When Josh's friends call him "Slosh, " it's particularly painful. Although he's smart when it comes to computers and math, Josh also has ADHD--Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents decide to take him to a doctor, and things start looking up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate him as just another one of the guys. 8-10.
Great for special education teachers and for students. I love that this turns a common diagnoses into a story that children can relate to. Great book!
Great for special education teachers and for students. I love that this turns a common diagnoses into a story that children can relate to. Great book!
November 27, 2011
This transitional book is about a boy who has trouble paying attention in school. When his parents finally take him to a doctor, Josh is diagnosed with ADD and given a medication. Soon the medicine begins to work and he is no longer bullied and even makes friends.
This book would gives students something to relate to and you could read this to discuss why you shouldn't pick on students who sometimes have a hard time learning.
This book would gives students something to relate to and you could read this to discuss why you shouldn't pick on students who sometimes have a hard time learning.
March 29, 2013
When Josh's friends call him "Slosh", it's hard for him to deal with. Even though he's smart when it comes to computers and math, Josh also has ADHD--Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. After talking to his teacher, Josh's parents decide to take him to a doctor, and things start looking up. Best of all, over time, Josh's classmates come to appreciate him as just another one of the guys. Grades 2nd-6th.
December 11, 2013
Pay Attention, Slosh! is a book for students understanding ADHD and other learning disabilities. This book could be good to read to students when discussing all sorts of learning or could be an opener for an activity or a unit in the class.
April 27, 2011
Very realistic fiction! I would recommend this book to parents of a child newly diagnosed with ADHD. I think the child would be able to relate to Josh and maybe learn from him a little.
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