Your Struggling Child

Robert F. Newby

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Your Struggling Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Guide to Diagnosing, Understanding, and Advocating for Your Child with Learning, Behavior, or Emotional Problems

by Robert F. Newby

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of the school bell echoes through the empty halls, but in one classroom, a child struggles to focus, feeling a swirl of frustration and confusion. The world feels loud and overwhelming, and making friends seems like a puzzle with missing pieces. Sometimes, understanding what’s happening inside can be the first step to feeling better.

Themes

Family & RelationshipsChildren with Special NeedsLearning DisabilitiesPsychologyNeuropsychology

Quick Assessment

This compassionate guide by neuropsychologist Robert F. Newby offers practical advice for parents who notice their child struggling with learning, behavior, or mood challenges. Aimed at families of children ages 9-12, it explains how to identify symptoms, navigate evaluations, and collaborate with professionals for effective support. The book provides clear steps to help parents understand and advocate for their child's unique needs.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Anxiety Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
ISBN
9780060735234
Pages
336
Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Published
January 23, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family & RelationshipsChildren With Special NeedsLearning DisabilitiesPsychologyNeuropsychologyProblem Children