Healing without hurting
Jennifer Giustra-Kozek
Healing without hurting
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Treating ADHD, Apraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders Naturally and Effectively Without Harmful Medication
by Jennifer Giustra-Kozek
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: sometimes, healing doesn’t mean taking medicine or feeling worse first. Imagine finding gentle, natural ways to help your brain and body feel better, even when things seem tricky. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book blends personal parenting experiences with practical insights into natural treatments for children with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and related conditions like anxiety and sleep challenges. It critiques conventional medical approaches and offers thoughtful, non-pharmaceutical strategies suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note that it approaches these conditions through a hopeful, alternative lens rather than medical advice.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780989452984
- Pages
- 370
- Publisher
- Changing Lives Press
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction