ADHD and Me What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table
ADHD and Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table by Blake E. S. Taylor is an illustrated memoir published by New Harbinger Publications in 2007. This 176-page book presents a personal account of Blake’s experiences growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), beginning with his early childhood when his mother first suspected he had the condition. Through a series of anecdotes, Blake shares the challenges and unique moments that shaped his understanding of living with ADHD.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Blake’s life as he navigates the complexities of ADHD, including interactions with peers and teachers, as well as his struggles with distraction and impulsivity. The memoir highlights both the difficulties and the insights gained from his experiences, offering a relatable perspective for those who share similar challenges. With themes of family, relationships, and personal growth, this book serves as a companion for young individuals learning to thrive with ADHD.
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Blake Taylor’s mother first suspected he had ADHD when he, at only three years of age, tried to push his infant sister in her carrier off the kitchen table. As time went by, Blake developed a reputation for being hyperactive and impulsive. He launched rockets (accidentally) into neighbor’s swimming pools and set off alarms in museums. Blake was diagnosed formally with ADHD when he was five years old. In ADHD and Me, he tells about the next twelve years as he learns to live with both the good and bad sides of life with ADHD.
Blake’s memoir offers, for the first time, a young person’s account of what it’s like to live and grow up with this common condition. Join Blake as he foils bullies, confronts unfair teachers, struggles with distraction and disorganization on exams, and goes sailing out-of-bounds and ends up with a boatload of spiders. It will be an inspiration and companion to the thousands of others like him who must find a way to thrive with a different perspective than many of us. The book features an introduction by psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, author of The Gift of ADHD, and a leading advocate for kids with ADHD.
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