About the Author

Dr. Ribner is a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience assisting children, adolescents and adults with behavioral, emotional and relationship difficulties. He dedicated the first 16 years of his career to treating individuals impacted by child sexual abuse. Since then, Dr. Ribner has focused on his passion and special interest in learning and child development, with the goal of helping others learn the skills needed to work at the levels at which they are truly capable. A portion of Dr. Ribner's practice is dedicated to evaluating and treating attention disorders in children, teens and adults. On a more personal level, Dr. Ribner has been married for 37 years to a woman who, as a Social Worker and Attorney, has dedicated much of her professional life to protecting children. He and his wife have two children, a daughter age 32, a Pediatric Physical Therapist working at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a son, age 24, currently working on his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at N.Y.U. in New York. Carey Averill is a doctoral candidate at the George Washington University studying Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She holds a Bachelors in Education from Purdue University and a Masters in School Counseling from Campbell University. With numerous certifications, her passion for math and love of middle school has lead her to teach 6th grade mathematics, pre-algebra and high school Algebra for the Richmond Diocese of Catholic Schools at St. John the Apostle in Virginia Beach. Previous experience includes teaching for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools in numerous states as well as abroad to include Korea, Germany, and Fort Bragg, NC. With such diverse opportunities, Carey has worked with varying age groups all over the globe. Her goal is to empower both students and teachers in order to find success both academically as well as in individual endeavors. Susan Van Zanten has been in the field of education since 1983. As a second grade teacher for the Pasadena City Schools she was responsible for implementing new strategies to the GATE program. After raising her children and completing graduate school, Susan returned to the classroom with a deeper sense of individualized education and a better understanding of how best to meet the needs of the diverse student. Susan obtained a BA in Liberal Arts at Point Loma Nazarene University and an MA in Education, Digital Teaching and Learning from Azusa Pacific University CA teaching credential, Multiple Subject CA teaching credential, Special Education.

Reviews

"A unique series for children, by children." -Booklist "BEEP! provides a unique look at the perspective of a child with ADHD. It really allows you to understand what it feels like to maneuver through middle school with this additional challenge and the strength required to focus and succeed. Garrett Ritchie does an exceptional job of allowing readers to be inside the mind of a student with ADHD and experience the ups and downs of life through his eyes." -Lindsay Bullis, MA 3rd grade teacher "BEEP! takes a unique approach to the topics of ADHD and attention challenges by exploring them from the perspective of an adolescent. This thoughtful and entertaining story about a middle-schooler diagnosed with ADHD, helps readers relate to the daily experiences and struggles that many individuals with attention challenges face. BEEP! is filled with practical information to help parents, teachers, therapists and other involved individuals support those struggling with concerns related to attention and focus. I highly recommend BEEP!" - Donica Dohrenwend, PhD Clinical Psychologist PSY27969 "BEEP! is an enlightening book on what goes on in the mind of a child with ADHD. The story enables teachers, therapists, parents and anyone who interacts with children that have ADHD to understand from the child's point of view real life examples of the daily struggle. The 4114U is an incredible resource of causes, how to get help and practical information." - Renee DiToro, ACC, CPCC Life Coach for Teens "Offering kid-authored stories on tough topics like ADHD, divorce, fear, bullying, and peer pressure, Reflections Publishing opens communication to assist families emotionally, socially, and spiritually. These books are not only fun to read. They're also filled with expert advice, tips, and tools on how to navigate life's most difficult challenges. Must-haves for every family's library, these books are treasures that children and parents can refer to again and again." -Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager (R) and Whale Done Parenting "BEEP! provides a unique look into the perspective of a child with ADHD. The story really allows you to understand what it feels like to maneuver through middle school with this additional challenge and the strength that it takes to succeed." -Autumn Chandler, parent "BEEP! gives readers the opportunity to experience ADHD through the eyes of someone who actually has it. I've contended with ADHD for years and can validate Jake's state of mind as presented in this book. ADHD is very real thing. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree, providing love and support to someone with ADHD could mean the difference between success and failure." - Heather Roth, parent