Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again? Author Fabian Grolimund shares strategies and perspectives for children and adults with attention challenges Ep 60

Charlie, Are You Daydreaming Again? Author Fabian Grolimund shares strategies and perspectives for children and adults with attention challenges Ep 60

Author: Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School October 18, 2024 Duration: 31:04

Hey Team!

Join us to explore the experience of children (and adults) with ADHD, with author Fabian Grolimund. His book, Charlie Are You Daydreaming Again?, gently teaches children strategies for managing attention and shares the very relatable experiences of Charlotte, or Charlie. The warmth and hope of this episode will fill your bucket, I promise!

All my love,

Sarah


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About our guest: Fabian Grolimund is a Swiss psychologist, author, ADHD expert and, together with Stefanie Rietzler, heads the Academy for Learning Coaching in Zurich. His book “Charlie, are you deadreaming again?” uses the form of an exciting novel to teach children how to concentrate better and why daydreaming is also valuable.


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