Review by Booklist Review
Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not nearly as stigmatizing as it once was, girls are rarely addressed in most books on the topic it is still considered a boys' disorder. Well, girls can take heart because Dr. Quinn is here to break it down. She is more than qualified as she is (1) a doctor, (2) a person of the female persuasion, and (3) someone living with ADHD. In readable, concise chapters that encourage readers to jump around, Quinn advises girls on everything from tips on organizing and gaining control over ADHD without medication to tricks for swallowing a pill. The most effective portion of the book is the description of how the disorder is different for boys, who tend to be more hyperactive and aggressive, and girls, who tend to be hyperreactive and distractible. Additionally, Quinn lists 11 characteristics of girls with ADHD, with traits ranging from the obvious (impulsivity) to the more surprising (shyness). This guide has information appropriate for parents to share with younger girls, while middle-schoolers will appreciate that it is positive, persuasive, and informative without lecturing.--Jones, Courtney Copyright 2009 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 5-8-Quinn has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is a medical doctor; she addresses the types of AD/HD; who can help; differences between girls and boys with AD/HD; making friends; talking with adults about the condition; relaxation techniques; and medication. Her aim is to give girls a variety of ways to manage their disorders. She has created fictional AD/HD girls with various problems and situations that readers might face and then provides a variety of solutions. She suggests that her book does not need to be read in chapter order and that girls should begin with the topics of their greatest concern. The book is attractive and inviting with colorful cartoon illustrations, sidebars, and highlighted reminders. Beth Walker's The Girls' Guide to AD/HD (Woodbine, 2005) covers most of the same topics, but is not as visually appealing.-Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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