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ENCHANTING THE SEA WITH MY ADHD
Written by Shari LaRosa
Illustrations by Alessandra Cimatoribus
- Embark on a voyage beneath the waves with Dune, a majestical, spirited manta ray. A meaningful story and valuable resource for parents, teachers, and counselors, Enchanting the Sea with My ADHD recognizes that within the depths of ADHD, lies the potential to shine and use one's greatest abilities. This tale is an opportunity to highlight an ocean of strengths and positive attributes while exploring emotions that are often found buried like an ocean treasure. Young readers will discover sea-worthy vocabulary, fascinating manta ray facts, and chart some deep-dive discussions. The marvel of the manta ray is a beautiful reminder that we must always soar and keep moving forward!
Ring Tail Raffi - Mindfulness in Madagascar
Written by Shari LaRosa
Illustrations by Alessandra Cimatoribus
- Ring Tail Raffi is a story about a Lemur struggling with anxiety who ventures on a life changing journey, ultimately learning mindfulness skills to cope with his worries and fears. This story introduces young minds to beginner's mindfulness concepts, followed by interactive questions fostering dialogue between children and caregivers such as parents, teachers or therapists. For all those interested in nature and animals, we also learn some fun facts. Let's experience learning Mindfulness in Madagascar with this lovable Lemur!
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Ring Tail Raffi
Mindfulness in Madagascar
Enchanting the Sea
With My ADHD
Author Shari LaRosa
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Shari LaRosa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical therapist, a proud wife, and mom of two daughters. With a background in elementary education, she blends her passion for helping others, experience teaching children, and love of animals and nature to creatively introduce young readers to mental health awareness. She hopes to encourage open dialo
Shari LaRosa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical therapist, a proud wife, and mom of two daughters. With a background in elementary education, she blends her passion for helping others, experience teaching children, and love of animals and nature to creatively introduce young readers to mental health awareness. She hopes to encourage open dialogue about anxiety so when children recognize symptoms of worry, there is greater comfort in disclosing their feelings with others they trust. Through her work supporting children with ADHD and growth in emotion regulation and executive functioning skills, she hopes to encourage open dialogue regarding the strengths of neurodiverse children as well as parental awareness to nurture positive traits.
Shari is a specialist in treating anxiety and adhd in her private practice, Connected Mind Counseling. She promotes well-being through healing therapies such as Mindfulness while integrating Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques.
In her personal time, Shari enjoys friends and family, loves animals and nature, participates in modern dance and enjoys reading and writing.
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Illustrator Alessandra Cimatoribus
Alessandra Cimatoribus is an illustrator who lives and works in Italy. She attended the International School of Graphics in Venice. Her work has been present in many exhibitions such as the International Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, the Biennale of Bratislava, the Biennale of Barreiro, the American Illustrators Society’s Exhibition in
Alessandra Cimatoribus is an illustrator who lives and works in Italy. She attended the International School of Graphics in Venice. Her work has been present in many exhibitions such as the International Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, the Biennale of Bratislava, the Biennale of Barreiro, the American Illustrators Society’s Exhibition in New York, as well as the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo. Alessandra has published about fifty books for international publishers. She also has illustrated board games, designed and painted stage costumes, and has additionally applied her talent in advertising, packaging, and designing plates. Alessandra has also painted fourteen murals for the Philadelphia Zoo that won a top Honors Exhibit Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums!