How Art Helped Dav Pilkey Rise Above ADHD & Dyslexia: Hopeful Insights from the Author of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man Series
Summary: <a href="http://www.pilkey.com/book-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><a href="http://www.pilkey.com/author" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dav Pilkey</a> was a self-described trouble-maker in the early years of school, often ending up alone in the hallway when his teacher had had enough. Struggling with both reading and attention, Dav passed his time by drawing cartoons of the colorful characters in his imagination – a superhero named Captain Underpants was created in 2nd grade!<br> <br> <br> <br> Dav joins Marti & Erin today to describe how he eventually became an avid reader and a highly successful author and artist whose <a href="http://www.pilkey.com/book-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">books</a> have engaged countless kids, including many reluctant readers. Dav’s story and his wise advice will inspire you whether or not your own children struggle as Dav did.<br> <br> <br> <br> Does your child (or did you) struggle with reading, paying attention or other demands of school? What has helped your child (or you) build a talent or special interest that helps buffer the struggle you’ve had? How could Dav Pilkey’s teacher have handled his behavior differently, taking advantage of his imagination and love of drawing?<br> <br> <br> <br> For fun activity sheets from Dav, <a href="http://www.pilkey.com/fun-stuff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.
