These wonderful books geared specifically toward kids with ADHD and learning challenges can help to ease fears about doctors and school, while letting them kids they’re not alone.
school, dyslexia/learning disabilities, role models, teasing
If your child has a tough time with transitions , introduce him to Josh, a 10-year-old with dyslexia, who becomes a hero. Josh’s family is moving, so he must leave the school where he feels safe and start all over again. In his new school, he becomes the victim of a bully. This inspiring book shows that sometimes underdogs emerge victorious.
Sometimes just one teacher can make a difference. That’s how it plays out for Tricia, a girl with dyslexia and the star of. The book is set in 1950, but today’s kids can still relate. Tricia wants to read but she can’t. She’s teased by her classmates, and starts losing faith in herself — until Mr. Falker works with her and helps her learn to read.A recurring theme in children’s books is that special connection between a student and the teacher who helps him reach his true potential.
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