E.A.S.Y.Toons (Educational Anecdotes for Struggling Youth) issue 4 (ADHD)

Issue #4: “ADHD”
COOPER RESIDENCE, TEXAS
Sam, Kate, look over
here! There are
butterflies on the
flowers!
Look, they’re near
the ones I planted!
Story by : Noemi Vallone
art by: Rachel Fay
Coloring by: Jane wen
produced by: Tyler Maxey-Billings
®
created by: Pamela Clark
executive produced by: Jeff Ermoian
©2020 new heights educational group
1

One.
Sam, can you count
the butterflies?
So, how was your
first week at
school?
Hey, what’s the
matter? Hmm?
...Sam?
2

I hate school.
All they do is tell me to
sit down and be quiet.
What? Why?
It’s a new school; it’s not
always easy at first. Have you
talked to any of the other
kids?
Yeah, almost
everyone.
You’re a great charmer;
it’ll get easier. Keep your
chin up, ‘kay?
Now, let’s go play with
your sister.
3

one month later...
Hey, Brian?
...Brian, do you
have a sec?
Almost done, Tiff. Just
gonna save this file
really quick...
...done!
4

What’s up?
I’m worried about Sam.
He’s been getting more
sullen and withdrawn for
the past month.
Yeah, he’s not himself.
I noticed he hardly
ate his breakfast this
morning.
I think it’s time we
had a talk with his
teacher; she may know
what’s wrong.
Good idea. Let’s
schedule a meeting for
next Monday.
We’ll get this
straightened out.
5

monday afternoon...
Hello!
Here it is--Sam’s
homeroom.
You must be Mr. and
Mrs. Cooper! I’m Mrs.
Payne, please come in!
6

Thank you for your
time, Mrs. Payne.
We wanted to talk
to you about our
son, Sam.
Certainly. Is
everything okay at
your house?
Not really. He seems upset
after he started going to
school.
7

Sam is a very charming and
quick-witted boy, but he lacks
focus in class a lot of the
time.
What do you
mean?
He has trouble remembering
things. At first, I didn’t think
much of it, but since it happens
every day, it’s interfering with
his education.
Could this be why
he’s upset?
Maybe. Since we keep going over the
same things again and again, he seems
constrained and unmotivated.
I recommend
consulting a doctor
for ADHD.
What should
we do?
8

ADHD?
Do you really
think he’s got
ADHD?
Considering what’s
going on, it’s very
possible.
If we don’t learn
the root causes of
his problems, they’ll
only persist.
Whatever’s going
on with Sam, we’ll
do all we can to
straighten it out.
9

Mr. and Mrs.
Cooper?
Sam, can you say
hello?
Nice to meet you, Sam!
I’m Dr. Schwartz.
hello.
10

the next day...
Hmm. I wasn’t always certain
whether Sam had ADHD, but at least
we know for sure now.
I can integrate some tools
in his learning process to
improve his sense of focus.
So, how can we
help our son?
It may take some
patience, but he’s a
smart boy, so I think we
can make it work.
11

Thanks, Donna.
Of course!
12

a few days later...
...I really like this
yellow one because it
looks like a bumblebee,
and...
Hurry, Kate! Let’s
get it!
... butterfly!
Mommy! Daddy!
Come on!
13

This story was inspired by the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In Children article by Kelly
Bear Press.
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