resources for pre-teens with adhd

I know this isn’t what you’re looking for, Jen, but thought it was special. Please know that I’m currently combing Google for some website that might be of help to you and your daughter.

http://www.adhdstormwatch.com/newsletters/2003Sept.html#websites

Story of the Month II

Talents
by Roger Allen Cook © 2003

In school, there are times when the kids choose up sides for a game at recess. This can be a truly difficult time for the child who so desperately wishes to be selected, but has little to offer his teammates in the area of physical dexterity.

He waits as the team captains rotate in selection of player after player, while carefully avoiding the disadvantage of choosing those individuals who have little to contribute to a winning effort. What a blessing it is when a talented, but also sensitive, captain purposely chooses the unwanted player early in the selection process and later sees to it that this weaker link truly feels a part of the team.

We need to teach children that God has gifted each of us differently and when they are strong at a particular activity they must keep an eye out for those who struggle in our area of strength. Compassion for others, in these situations, is so much more important than the outcome of the game.

Talents

I remember this one little boy,
Not much at the jump and run.
He was always the last chosen
When the choosing was done.

Not gifted with speed of foot
Less than athletically inclined,
For any physical competition
He was certainly not designed.

Oh, how he hated those times
When the games must be played.
His weaknesses demonstrated
And lack of ability displayed.

Then one day it just happened.
He had thought it never could.
Algebra and hard stuff like that—
He could do it and do it good!

Other things began to develop
That he was very good at, too.
When the old gang needed help
He knew precisely what to do.

He didn’t remind them how they
Had mocked, and teased and hurt,
And how many times he had hidden
A broken heart beneath his shirt.

You may know someone like this
Whose talents have not yet shown,
Never observed before in public
And to extremely few are known.

Wait patiently for them to bloom.
Love each for who they really are.
Watch as God blesses their talent
And then develops them into a star.

Roger Allen Cook is happily married and has four children and two grandchildren. He may be contacted at: [email protected] Roger is an educator, minister and author of a book of devotional poetry entitled Sailing by Grace—available through Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0970778007/qid=1062425339/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-4411477-8020959?v=glance&s=books

Thanks Cathryn! Your help is appreciated. I’ve run a few searches myself and have found some interesting things but not what I’m looking for!

This is a site sent by a friend of mine. There is a section geared towards kids.

http://www.addhelpline.org/children2.htm#Links%20to%20help%20you%20understand%20ADD/ADHD

I purchased a book from Barnes & Nobles about a year ago and both my kids loved it. It’s about a turtle with ADHD.

Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle
by Deborah M. Moss.

Synopsis:
Shelley is a very smart and kind hearted turtle but some how seems to get into trouble: can’t sit still, breaks things, forgets, etc. Shelley feels jumpy and wiggly inside and just has to squirm. He cries a lot because he wants to be good. He goes to a Dr. and finds out he is hyperactive. Through counseling and medication, he learns that he is loved and can make good friends.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Lost Parent. I’ll look for that one next. I found a book at the library called “Zipper, the story of a kid with adhd.” I’ll have to check later to see who the author is. It looks like it’s written in a humorous style that kids can enjoy and is geared grades 3-6. In the back is a section that answers questions for kids and gives tips on things they can do to help themselves. My daughter started reading it last night and so far says it is good.

An interesting note is that my daughter was initially afraid to read the book. She thought it would tell her about all kinds of bad things that might happen to her. We had a talk about how she’s okay just the way she is and that the book is to help her understand herself. She might relate to the story or parts of it or maybe not. So, she started it and came back and told me so far it’s a good story!

No, David, by David Shannon and one I can personally relate to…being the mother of kids with ADD :lol:

No, David, by David Shannon and one I can personally relate to…being the mother of kids with ADD :lol:

I was on Amazon.com and put in the title for the books “Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle” and it pulled up some great books that I have ordered. There are workbooks for kids. I’m glad you brought this up - I think these books will be helpful.

I LOVE the “No, David” books. They are absolutely great.

My younger daughter loves a “No, David” book she borrowed from the school library. I had no idea it’s adhd related. Kind of interesting that she really likes the book! Is it a series? If so, I’ll have to look into getting some of our own. We’ve got LOTS of books. The kids kind of have their own library.

An update on the Zipper book—my 12 yo daughter is halfway through the book and has been asking to stay up late to read more of it. I can’t resist so I’ve been letting her have an extra 15 minutes or so. Last night before bed she came into my room where I was reading and excitedly started discussing how she can relate to the part that was about hyperfocusing. Of course, she didn’t use that word but explained that part of the story in great detail—too long to put here! So, the book opened up some good dialog that she initiated. Then I told her how it can also be a positive thing like when she’s writing or doing her artwork. I told her too how I can also do this very easily and tend to get startled when people try to talk to me when I’m in the middle of something!

I know of 2 David books, “No David” and “David goes to School”, I’ve never seen others, but I love both of them.

“David Gets in Trouble” is also great. I hear the same excuses from my kids. They love these books.

Younger kids ( K to 2 ?)
Judith Viorst — Alexander and the Terrible Horrible Messed Up Very Very Bad Day

Just got back from our camping trip—a day early—really bad yucky weather—broken zipper on the tent door! Anyway, my daughter finished the Zipper book and made a point to tell me how much she liked it! She said it’s the type of book that she could read over and over. So, I think I’ll look for it at Borders and try to get it for her!

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=ZYw1GDwQ09&isbn=0933149956&kids=y&itm=4