| ADHD and Me Contributor(s): Radojcic, Chelsea (Author), Cheetham, Leonie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0997933445 ISBN-13: 9780997933444 Publisher: Chelsea Radojcic OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Attention Deficit Disorder (add-adhd) - Family & Relationships | Children With Special Needs - Family & Relationships | Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 24 pages |
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Contributor Bio(s): Cheetham, Leonie: - Illustrator, Leonie Cheetham, loves creating artwork that is vibrant with pizazz. By using a few simple, loose lines combined with watercolour and ink, her art portrays a quirky, playful style splashed with colour. Her illustrations have appeared in travel brochures and book covers. She has also exhibited and been highly commended in children's book illustration competitions. She also enjoys commissions for personal and corporate artwork. Formerly a librarian and fitness trainer, Leonie now combines illustrating and writing, whilst pursuing her other love, exploring the colours of our world through travel and of course, sketching along the way. Leonie lives on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia. She loves to inspire the imaginations of children and adults by showing them how magical and fun colour can be.Radojcic, Chelsea: - Growing up with ADHD was not easy. I spent a lot of my childhood being very misunderstood. I had a lot of feelings and emotions that weren't really seen. I didn't connect well with other children my age, due to my lack of ability to properly focus. I was fortunate enough to have a very loving and supportive family who adored me for who I was. I started writing books right away. The earliest age I remember writing my stories is 5 years old. My family always encouraged me to be true to myself. They never once made me feel like there was anything wrong with me. I did battle with different medications and that was very difficult not just on me, but on my parents as well. They always wanted what was best for me and sometimes as a parent, it is hard to know what the right thing to do is. That is why I wanted to write this book. I feel so strongly for parents and children who face learning disabilities. Whether it is ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Tourettes, Dyslexia, or something else, it is a difficult road, and it can be even harder when you don't have the support or understanding of others. So many mothers, fathers, and children, deal with these things on a daily basis, and sadly, many people don't understand how much these families go through. My goal in sharing the story of "Malory" is to not only to show the ups and downs of how things really can be behind the scenes, but to encourage and inspire children who deal with these challenges, that yes, you are different. That is OKAY! It is a great thing to be different, it just makes you unique, and you are beautiful JUST the way that you are. |