Healing without hurting

Jennifer Giustra-Kozek

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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

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Alternative treatmentAutism spectrum disordersAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorderParentingMental health

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

370 pages
ISBN
9780989452984
Pages
370
Publisher
Changing Lives Press
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Alternative TreatmentAutism Spectrum Disorders in ChildrenApraxiaAttention-deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorders