Different thinkers: ADHD is a great book for families to read if someone they know or if they themselves have ADHD. I would say this book is for older elementary students (2-5 grade), but with a conversation or modification could be for younger children. I like how it gave examples such getting distracted when getting ready for school, or letting your mind wonder during school, or getting upset with friends at recess and then asks "Does this ever happen to you?". It gives children a concrete example of something that they too may have experienced.

Dr. Fredriksen and Dr. Rothman explain what ADHD means and they portray ADHD as a special way too see things. The way they portray this "different way of thinking" turns ADHD into a positive vs a negative thing. They still let children know that there are things that will be hard for them but there are amazing things that this different way of thinking can do such as move the word forward with new ideas, inventions, and more.

It highlights the strengths of individuals with ADHD, but also doesn't sugar coat that they need to work harder to focus and self-regulate then others may have to. I like that they showed both genders and different cultures in the illustrations. The illustrations are engaging and help with the complex vocabulary.

As a teacher, I would recommend this book to parents who have a neurodivergent child in my class. I would also recommend this book to anyone who knows a neurodivergent child. This book will help children understand more about neurodivergent children and help them to show acceptance and patience towards others.

Thank you Dr. Fredriksen and Dr. Rothman for writing a book to help others understand neurodivergent children and help students who are neurodivergent understand and see they have important strengths and lots to contribute even though some things may be hard for them as well.

I voluntarily read this book and gave my honest review. This book will be release on Jan. 16th, 2024.