Joseph's Busy Brain

Challenges, Supports & Superpowers

von Shannon Terrell Gordon Lcsw

42 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Joseph's Busy Brain: Challenges, Supports & SuperpowersJoseph is eight years old. He loves superheroes, building complicated creations, riding his bike, and playing with his dog, Max. He is bright, energetic, curious, and full of great ideas-but sometimes his brain feels as though it is moving faster than he can keep up.At school, Joseph's legs wiggle, his fingers tap, and his attention drifts toward a bug on the windowsill instead of the lesson on the board. He has trouble staying in his seat, waiting his turn, remembering instructions, and finishing his work. Joseph is not trying to misbehave. His brain simply has difficulty slowing down.When Joseph learns that he has ADHD, he discovers something very important: he is not bad, broken, lazy, or less than anyone else. His brain works differently, and with understanding, encouragement, movement, routines, and the right support, he can thrive.Through Joseph's warm and hopeful story, children learn what ADHD can feel like and explore practical tools that can make everyday life easier. Visual schedules help Joseph remember what comes next. Movement breaks help his body and mind settle. A supportive teacher offers flexible seating, soft headphones, and smaller steps for challenging assignments. Along the way, Joseph also begins to recognize the strengths of his busy brain-his imagination, curiosity, energy, creativity, ability to notice patterns, and remarkable focus when something truly captures his interest.Written in clear, child-friendly language, Joseph's Busy Brain helps children understand that ADHD brings genuine challenges, but it can also come with meaningful strengths. Joseph still has difficult days, but he knows he has people who love him, tools that help him, and a brain capable of doing amazing things.This compassionate, strengths-based book is ideal for: - Children learning about their own ADHD diagnosis- Siblings and classmates who want to understand ADHD- Parents and caregivers seeking encouraging conversation starters- Teachers, school counselors, therapists, and pediatric professionals- Families looking for practical, shame-free ways to support attention, movement, organization, and confidenceA thoughtful conversation guide for parents and caregivers is also included, helping adults talk with children about movement, routines, difficult moments, personal strengths, and the importance of feeling loved and supported.Recommended for ages 4-10Ideal as a read-aloud for ages 4-7 and for independent readers ages 7-10Joseph's Busy Brain reminds every child: You are not alone. You are not broken. Your brain can do amazing things.

• ISBN: 9798188758608
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp