Lucky Horseshoes: A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series addresses the topic of ADHD in children. The book illustrates through its images and words the feelings and thoughts of an ADHD child. Using the delicate approach of the fairy tale genre, this book provides children with AHDH an opportunity to identify with their thoughts, feelings and actions through the young character in the book. For caregivers, Lucky Horseshoes has an informative epilogue about ADHD from reknowned children's psychiatrist in the field of ADHD.
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In this wonderful series, author Gayle Grass tells the story of Skippy, a youngster with ADHD whose frustration with her difficulties at school and home are gradually overcome after she meetings Iris the Green Dragon. Although she faces a number of challenges, she realizes her dreams as she learns to love and work with a young colt, Ben. Children and parents alike will love the story, and its powerful and re-enforcing messages. --Peter S. Jensen, M.D. Ruane Professor Child Psychiatry & Director Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health Columbia University/NY State Psychiatric Institute
Gayle Grass is a conscientious and talented mental health author, advocate and educator. From the Iris the Dragon series, she now presents her 2nd book, Lucky Horseshoes . She has comprehensively researched the appropriate mental health area, ADHD, and adapted the content into a tale developmentally appropriate and captivating for children. This work is informative and educative for this young audience who may also become more sensitive to mental health issues and less stigmatized by them. Congratulations on your valuable and continued excellence Gayle! --Simon Davidson, M.B., B.Ch., F.R.C.P.(C) Chairman, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chief of Psychiatry, Medical Director of the Mental Health Patient Service Unit, Children s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Gayle Grass is a conscientious and talented mental health author, advocate and educator. From the Iris the Dragon series, she now presents her 2nd book, Lucky Horseshoes . She has comprehensively researched the appropriate mental health area, ADHD, and adapted the content into a tale developmentally appropriate and captivating for children. This work is informative and educative for this young audience who may also become more sensitive to mental health issues and less stigmatized by them. Congratulations on your valuable and continued excellence Gayle! --Simon Davidson, M.B., B.Ch., F.R.C.P.(C) Chairman, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chief of Psychiatry, Medical Director of the Mental Health Patient Service Unit, Children s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
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