Timmy is struggling to keep up in his fourth-grade class, and he's always getting into trouble. His concerned teacher tells his Mom, and his Mom decides to take him to the doctor. There, Timmy meets a PA who tells him all about his diagnosis of ADHD. The PA explains why some tasks appear more difficult for him because of how his unique brain works. Most importantly, the PA has all kinds of ways to help.
Timmy learns that he is not alone, many kids have ADHD! Even some kids in his own class. Now equipped with the tools, tips, and tricksthat the PA taught him, Timmy begins to excel at things he once found very difficult. Now empowered and proud of himself, Timmy feels confident using the PA's great suggestions, such as going to behavioral therapy and learning how to make better daily decisions that will help him.
Written by a real-life Physician Assistant (Associate) who practices in the field of mental health, Understanding Me can be a great resource for parents and caregivers to start helping their child learn how to thrive with ADHD. Children who struggle with their diagnosis can benefit from the accessible descriptions of how ADHD works and how they can implement new strategies to help them succeed in school. Understanding Me empowers kids with ADHD to fully get how their brains work and how they can work with their brains to achieve their full potential in all aspects of life.