Books Explaining Hyperactivity Written for Kids to Read

Here are two books:

Shelly the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah Moss and Eukee the Jump Jumpy Elephant by Clifford Corman.

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Hi - I know there is something called Sensory Stories, which are for children to read or be read to about modulating their activity level. If you search "Sensory Stories" on the web I am sure you will find some info and probably ideas to help calm your son. Good Luck!

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hi M. my name is J. i will just say boys will be boys they grow out of it,put him into something he likes baseball basketball,tell him if he is good he gets rewarded,and as for you meeting someone and him making you happy,and he is good to your kids,awesome sounds like this is your year...lol keep the faith and good luck to you..

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My Brother's a World-Class Pain: A Sibling's Guide to Adhd-Hyperactivity by Michael Gordon

Taking A.D.D. to School: A School Story About Attention Deficit Disorder And/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Special Kids in School) by Ellen Weiner and Terry Ravanelli

Jumpin' Johnny Get Back to Work! : A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity by Michael Gordon

These books can all be found on Amazon.com, Hope this helps and Good Luck! And let me just say that I admire your attempts to not use drugs and deal with your son's energy on yoru own.

Also, Good luck with school, I got my degree with a part time job and a child at home, but it sounds like it will be a little harder on you. Online classes saved my life.

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I have a great list given to me by the developmental pediatrician I work with at the Center for Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics. The list is from www.contemporarypediatrics.com Vol. 24, No. 4. Here is a list of the books:

Ross, Deborah. "Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle" (ages 3-6)
Rey, Margaret and H.A. "Curious George Makes Pancakes" (ages 3-6)
Roberts, Barbara. "Phoebe Flower's Adventures: That's What Kids Are For" (ages 7-10)
Gordon, Michael. "Jumpin' Johnny, Get Back to Work! A Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity" (ages 5-9)
Gantos, Jack. "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" (ages 10 and older)
Little, Jean. "Birdie For Now" (ages 8-11)
Taylor, John. "The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD" (ages 10 and older)

I hope this is helpful.

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http://bahaiviews.blogspot.com/2008/01/on-adhd-and-bahai-...

http://www.connectforkids.org/node/138/

There is a book called the GOOD SON.

http://www.bahaiparent.com/Sept06.rtf

http://www.anniebooks.com/page19.html

http://www.adhdandme.com/

http://www.ncpamd.com/books.htm

http://www.smarter.com/childrens-reference-nonfiction/the...

Here are other books and resources ,

I really suggest just reading thru the attached links to see what you really need and what will work for your child,

Mother of 3

M

APA has several relevant books. see: http://apamaginationpress.apa.org/bbytopic.html#add

I never read it. But, there is a book for kids called "Corey's Stories: A Kid's Book about Living with ADD". There is also a book for kids about "being different" that is called "A Leopard is Mroe Than His Spots". Again I never read it, but it sounds good. Good luck!
-R.

I just did a little google search and here's a link on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Shelley-Hyperactive-Turtle-Special-...

Apparently, there's this turtle named Shelley, who's a little hyper. Hope this helps! Good luck!

M.,
How much sugar is he taking in, including bread, pasta, pizza, starches and such? That is usally the trigger. He needs minerals to offset the hyperactivity. I work for a wonderful Nutritionist. If you'd like more information, email me and I can put you in touch with him.
Best of luck
D. K

try Otto Learns About His Medicine by Matthew Galvin, MD

This response is not about books but about my own experience with children with ADHD/ADD hyperativity, I hope that is ok.

My name is C. and being a mom with 2 boys that are EXTREMELY ACTIVE, especially my 5 year old, both have been diagnosed with ADHD I know it was very hard for me to imagine putting them on medication. My oldest is 18 and my youngest is 5. My 18 year old decided not to take his meds when he reached high school because he felt he could control his hyperness. My 5 year old is in kindergarten and he is now taking Vyvanse (this was the 3rd med we tried before we found the right one) and life has been soooo much better. Try searching in google for some info on the subject of hyperactivity ADHD/ADD or if you go to

www.vyvanse.com or

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-h...

they have information you can receive.

Good luck!!! and if you need any support please feel free to email me at ____@____.com

Look up author Lori Lite. I have 2 books by her "The Affirmation Web" and "A Boy and A Bear". They are about feeling good about yourself and the bear on eis about relaxation.

Also I did some research into foods that help calm and foods that cause "hyper kids". My son is hyper. It's like the moment he wakes up he's all over and never stops! :) I found that dye in foods red dye 40 can over time cause children to have add symptoms. Also sugar is a huge thing. Look into red dye 40 and ADD. I have found that changing my sons diet has helped.

Hi M.,
Try "A Walk in the Rain with a Brain" which is written by Dr. Edward Hallowell (the author of Driven to Distraction--the most quoted authority on ADHD). It is not specific to ADHD but it makes a great point about brain differences and helps the child realize that each person is different and needs to find their strengths. There is a reading guide for parents in the back, too.
Good luck!
M. B

I don't really have any help for you but I just want to give you props for not rushing right to drugs.

I'm going to chime in here with 25 years of teaching experience and an MEd in special ed behind me to say that some kids don't just "grow out of it".

The mom who has had her kids diagnosed and put on meds knows what she's talking about. The biggest issue with ADHD isn't that the kids are too hyper--lots of very active children are perfectly normal otherwise--but that they can't sort out what to pay attention to and what to ignore. ADD means they can't ignore ANYTHING. As a result they miss a lot of learning. It's like there's constant static in their minds keeping them from getting the important information into long-term memory.

My wonderful son-in-law, now a brilliant surgeon, has a severe case of ADHD that was misdiagnosed as dyslexia for years. Without meds he struggled in school. Properly diagnosed and medicated he blossomed and took off like a rocket. Now his hyperactivity works to his advantage while he's able to sort out the important information in his environment.

If your son hasn't been tested, please have him evaluated ASAP. He's at the typical age when ADHD symptoms first surface, but he may not be suffering from that problem. If he is, the find out what he needs and what's available to you, and use every bit of support you can get. He'll be a happier person in the long run if you don't short-change him now.

Don't automaticlly toss off meds as a bad idea. You woudn't deny him insulin if he were diabetic. Why not do whatever you can to make his life better?