Button Pusher

Page, Tyler. Button Pusher. 2022. 256p. ISBN 9781250758347. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

As a child, Tyler struggles with inattention in school and often acts out impulsively, leading adults to label him a troublemaker. However, as the story unfolds, Tyler's underlying curiosity, creativity, and artistic talent consistently reveal themselves, highlighting the disconnect between his behavior and his true nature. He doesn't intentionally cause problems but often feels a lack of control over his actions. He is simply unable to anticipate the consequences of his action, or even impose self-control.

As Tyler learns about ADHD, and begins to take Ritalin, he learns more about himself and his executive functioning skills. Button Pusher vividly portrays the challenges and realities of navigating childhood with ADHD, from the initial diagnosis to the various stages of treatment and self-discovery. Tyler's raw and honest journey provides an enlightening perspective on what it's like to experience the world with a differently wired brain.

Button Pusher is a memoir-based graphic novel that offers a personal and relatable account of growing up with ADHD through the experiences of its protagonist. It invites readers to empathize with the internal struggles of individuals with ADHD and to gain a deeper understanding of their unique ways of processing information and interacting with the world.