¡No puedo estar quieto!: Mi vida con ADHD (Vive y Aprende Libros) - Softcover

Pollack, Pam; Belviso, Meg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764144200 ISBN 13: 9780764144202

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore, 2009

Synopsis

Written for Spanish-speaking children and parents, titles in B.E.S. Vive y aprende series are sensitively conceived picture storybooks that take a child's point of view--especially in regard to kids who need encouragement in the face of an emotional or a physical difficulty. Following each story are four pages of suggested activities that relate to its theme, followed by a two-page section that offers advice to parents. Vive y aprende titles are also available in English language editions under the series title Live and Learn. Here is the story of a child who has ADHD--attention-deficit disorder--and is mistakenly perceived as being unruly and incapable of following instructions. Ultimately, this little boy overcomes this problem with help from the family doctor, his parents, and his teacher.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
Vive y Aprende
No puedo
estar quieto!
Lucas es un ni o que no puede estar quieto. Siempre olvida levantar la mano en clase y nunca espera su turno. Obedecer las reglas es algo muy dif cil para l. Durante el recreo los dem?'s ni os no desean tenerlo en el equipo porque es incapaz de obedecer los reglamentos. Lucas no puede controlarse porque sufre de un trastorno del comportamiento llamado ADHD, el cual lo lleva a actuar en forma precipitada. Dicho trastorno de hiperactividad y d ficit de atenci n lo vuelve hiperactivo e incapaz de concentrarse, si ndole imposible mantener su cuarto y sus cosas en orden. La vida de Lucas se hace m?'s llevadera cuando sus padres lo llevan al m dico. La ayuda profesional le permite controlar el ADHD y hace su vida m?'s f cil y feliz.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4–The cartoonlike style of the illustrations draws youngsters into the life of a boy who suffers from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In school, while learning mathematics, he cannot wait for his turn. While playing kickball, he runs to first base without kicking the ball. And at home, he forgets to make his bed like he is supposed to. The youngsterâÇÖs supportive mother realizes that he needs medical attention and an organization program to keep him on track. As a result, he seems to get a little better every day. His kickball team even wins the game at recess. Despite the oversimplification, this book introduces the disorder. Activities involving games that require focus and concentration are appended. Symptoms that may indicate that a child has ADHD are listed in the âÇ£Guide for Parents,âÇ¥ along with advice on how adults can help children cope with this condition.–Jennifer Battle, Texas State University, San Marcos
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About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0764144200
• ISBN 13: 9780764144202
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36
• Illustrator: Fabrega Marta