Pay Attention, Alex!: A Story About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Carolyn Kee

ISBN 10: 9811275262 / ISBN 13: 9789811275265

Verlag: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, SG, 2023

Alex has a lively imagination and a rich, vibrant inner world. But sometimes, this gets in the way of real life! Alex's behaviour results in a minefield of failures and mishaps, leaving him upset and confused. Will Alex ever feel normal?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing mental health issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Institute of Mental Health. Each book draws from the experiences of doctors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9789811275265

Inhaltsangabe:

Alex has a lively imagination and a rich, vibrant inner world. But sometimes, this gets in the way of real life! Alex's behaviour results in a minefield of failures and mishaps, leaving him upset and confused. Will Alex ever feel normal?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing mental health issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of doctors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be read together with children by parents, educators in schools, as well as counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions to help children cope with their emotions and struggles.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Carolyn Kee is a psychologist in a private practice. She has a Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the Institute of Psychiatry, London. She has worked extensively with families who struggled with ADHD and conducted numerous workshops on the condition for teachers and counselors. She finds hope and inspiration in the children and families who have fought through their challenges to emerge transformed in resilience and fortitude.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Pay Attention, Alex!: A Story About ...
Verlag: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, SG
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Einband: Paperback
Illustrator: Uma Bhojraj
Zustand: New