Understanding ADHD Begins Where Traditional Literature Ends

"They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!", a new book by education professional Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers, takes readers inside the mind of a child who has ADHD.

Freeport, NY (PRWEB) May 20, 2007 -- "They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!": Thoughts from Nicholas, a new book by Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers, is an insightful, simple narrative, that reveals how Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder impacts a child's life socially, academically, emotionally and physically.

"They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!" is based on the author's years of experience in treating children who have ADHD, her own experiences as a child, and her son who has ADHD. Readers follow Nicholas, a boy who has ADHD, and his animated and sometimes comical clock companion, through a typical day -- a day in which he talks too much, loses a friend or two, forgets his homework, loses track of time, gets sent to the principal's office and feels all-around inadequate. Ray-Byers' writing -- as informed by her own daily experiences -- is clear and eye-opening, and provides readers with the closest glimpse possible into the mind of a child who has ADHD.

Ray-Byers, a speech-language pathologist, wrote the book to inspire empathy in parents, teachers, administrators, and even psychological and neurological specialists. She also strived to demonstrate the thoughts and feelings behind many of the behaviors exhibited by children who have ADHD and to put into words what most young children can not. "They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!" is an invaluable reference for anyone who works with children who have ADHD and an effective discussion piece for parents and their children.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author by e-mail or visit her website at www.asklisaanne.com. "They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks!": Thoughts from Nicholas is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
A speech-language pathologist by profession, Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers has worked in education and special education for two decades. In addition to having a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology, she also holds a Master of Science degree in multicultural education. She holds certification in educational administration in the State of New York and has completed course work in deaf studies. Ray-Byers also writes a weekly Q&A column entitled, Ask Lisa-Anne, in four local community newspapers covering topics in education, education law, special education, and related issues. She is currently employed in the Hempstead School District in Hempstead, New York. She is married and has four children.

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