‘The Special Brain’ by Dr Susan Yarney fills a much needed gap in educational resource as it is a short story specifically aimed at helping younger children understand the science behind ADHD. Understanding how ADHD occurs is a big step in improving compliance to treatment and also helps improve the child’s self esteem after having a diagnosis. Getting children to understand how the brain works and how ADHD occurs can sometimes be challenging. Dr Yarney captures this really well through the simplicity of the language in the book and the very engaging story which will appeal to so many children. Professionals will also find this book a great resource when discussing ADHD diagnosis with children and their families.
