Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD
Patricia O. Quinn
Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Patricia O. Quinn
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know that having ADHD can make your brain super unique? This book is full of cool activities that help you focus, relax, and become the best version of yourself. It shows you how to turn your energy into amazing strengths!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This updated activity book offers practical exercises and strategies designed specifically for children aged 9-12 with ADD or ADHD. It provides helpful guidance on managing symptoms through relaxation techniques, organization skills, and social support, making it a valuable tool for both children and caregivers. The content is age-appropriate and focuses on empowerment without stigmatizing ADHD.
Why we rated Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD 9LE
Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 100 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Putting on the Brakes activity book for kids with ADD or ADHD explores neurodivergent characters, education, friendship, and self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about neurodivergent characters, education, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781433804410
- Pages
- 100
- Publisher
- Magination Press — American Psychological Association
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction