My super charged ADHD brain by Dani Vee, James Layton and Ruth-Mary Smith

A joyful story, My Supercharged ADHD Brain with its exuberant illustrations, brings to life what it is like to have a different type of brain. Both Dani Vee and James Layton have been diagnosed with ADHD and the illustrator has loves with ADHD so the book resonates with authenticity.

A small girl, the narrator of the story, states that her brain is like ‘a race car, a cheetah, a rocket ship and a popcorn machine that keeps Pop Pop Popping’ unlike  her friends who have bookish brains, science brains, creative brains and sporty brains. Her brain never slows down and she has lots of energy, solving problems and talking a lot.

The wonderful illustrations complement the story, making it very easy to visualise the little girl with the supercharged brain as she chronicles her feelings and actions:
I lose track of time, but I am…
Courageous
Fun
Loud
Impatient
And I never give up!

My Supercharged ADHD Brain is an engaging story that illustrates the strengths and challenges of having ADHD. It is sure to help readers understand what it is like to have ADHD, with it positive and often humorous approach to the topic. Meanwhile, adults may like to explore the three ways that ADHD presents from the Health Direct website.

Themes: ADHD, Brains.

Pat Pledger