Annie Books Series: ADD Through the Eyes of a Child

Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD is a condition I know all too well. My 15 yr old son (nicknamed The Comedian) was diagnosed with it several years ago. At the time, he was painfully shy. Perhaps his shyness attributed to becoming the target for every bully in the school, playground, cafeteria and bus. Being a mom to a child that suffers in silence is very painful. Not being able to understand his condition is frustrating. Thanks to Michelle Fattig's Annie Books Series, you don't have to wonder anymore. The author created an excellent resource for children and parents that helps expose the life of a child diagnosed with ADD.

Michelle Fattig is a school pyschologist, medical technologist, author and mother. (Can you say amazing???) She has been diagnosed with Asperger's and ADHD (Attention Deficit with HyperActivity Disorder). She (along with her son Josh Fattig also diagnosed with Asperberger's and ADD) has created a series of children's book that look into the world of a child with ADD. All I can say is..."It's about time." This glimpse into a world that is largely misunderstood can be a great tool for educators, mental health professionals and medical professionals to explain and relate to an ADD/ADHD child's daily adversities. What makes this book even more appealing is that it was written, edited and illustrated by individuals that have been diagnosed with the condition. Furthermore, they were able to overcome the disability and turned it into a strength. Any child that struggles with ADD/ADHD can empathize with the characters of the book. It gives them a superhero to identify with. It may also provide a healthy boost in their self esteem. It's great for a child to know that others are experiencing the same emotions, struggles and triumphs.

When you visit the Annie Books site, you will be able to read a few pages of some of the books. Unfortunately, the illustrations are not visible. The site is easy to navigate. Google Checkout is used to process payments. I would love to get my hands on a copy of each book, to really give you a better review. In my opinion, these books have the potential to be owned by every school in the nation. These books have a unique approach to creating empathy for a child that has ADD. With the rise of autism (1 out of 150 children are diagnosed with autism) and the increase in ADD/ADHD cases, it can really be a great resource for the child as well as the adult. Like I mentioned before, my 15 yr old was diagnosed with ADD. As many of you know, my 5 yr old was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. My niece (11) and nephew (9) have ADHD. I would love to see their reaction to these books.

I would like to thank ReviewMe and Michelle Fattig for the opportunity to review this site and the product!