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Driven To Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
buy the book $11
Reader Comment:
"Dr. Hallowell writes evocative stories - call it revelations through case histories. It is required reading for anyone with ADD - or anyone with a child, spouse, student or employee they define as an underachiever. This book explains 'why?' "
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The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With ADD/ADHD: A Reassuring Guide To Getting The Right Diagnosis, Understanding Treatments, And Helping Your Child Focus
by Linda, Ph.D. Sonna, Linda Sonna
buy the book $10
Reader Comment:
"Finally someone has written a book that seems to understand the problems that parents and kids have dealing with ADD."
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Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
buy the book $17
Reader Comment:
"A fine read (stylistically) and an excellent guidebook for someone who is professionally and accurately diagnosed with ADD, or for those who would like to know what having ADD feels like."
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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition)
by Russell A. Barkley
buy the book $14
Reader Comment:
"This is an incredibly thorough and educational book. Barkeley is a pioneer in research on ADHD and a genuine authority."
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Answers to Distraction
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
buy the book $12
Reader Comment:
"The book's question and answer format is a perfect vehicle for finding and refinding essential information about ADD."
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Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon, Charles Beyl
buy the book $9
Reader Comment:
"Expert clinical psychologists Nadeau and Dixon have created an absolute must-have for young folks struggling to get a handle on their own ADHD."
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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
by Judith Kolberg, Kathleen Nadeau
buy the book $15
Reader Comment:
"This book does offer strategies for finding what works for each individual rather than a one size fits all approach."
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Understanding Girls With AD/HD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen Littman, Patricia O. Quinn
buy the book $14
Reader Comment:
"As the father of two girls who some might label as "having ADD," I found this book both enlightening and reassuring. As a psychotherapist who writes and works in the field of ADHD, I found it solid, well-informed, and useful."
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The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths
by Lara Honos-Webb
buy the book $10
Reader Comment:
"This book is definitely for those who want to get active in their child's care."
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Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers Sons & ADHD
by Patrick J. Kilcarr, Patricia O. Quinn
buy the book $19
Reader Comment:
"This book is a compilation of experience from the real experts....fathers of ADHD sons."
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Women With Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing Disorganization at Home and in the Workplace
by Sari Solden
buy the book $19
Reader Comment:
"As a clinical social worker who also happens to be a woman with ADD, this book was not only a practical help to me, but a personal support as well."
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Understanding Women With AD/HD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau (Editor), Patricia O. Quinn (Editor)
buy the book $14
Reader Comment:
"An impressive anthology of essays by experts addressing issues specific to women with AD/HD. Covering all stages of life from youth, college years, married life, motherhood, workplace matters, and the struggle to properly balance one's life."
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Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, Revised Edition
by Timothy E. Wilens
buy the book $13
Reader Comment:
"The new edition covers some of the newer medications such as Strattera. It discusses some of the recent cautions about the use of antidepressants in children."
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The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders
by Sandra F. Rief
buy the book $19
Reader Comment:
"I have already found several pages that I will photocopy and give to my child's teacher. the way that the information is presented is easy to follow, easy to locate, and easy to understand."
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Wrightslaw: Special Education Law
by Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright
buy the book $21
Reader Comment:
"This book is a must have if you have a child with special needs. It is the most comprehensive book around for helping your child get an education!"
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You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo
buy the book $10
Reader Comment:
"An extremely readable book, obviously written from an "insiders" viewpoint, this book made me feel understood and validated -- like great advice from good friends."
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Parenting Children With Adhd: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach (APA Lifetools)
by Vincent J., Ph.D. Monastra
buy the book $10
Reader Comment:
"The book offers some wonderful checklists for medication monitoring as well as guideline lists for 504 plans.It is written in clear concise language"
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The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents
by Colleen Alexander-Roberts
buy the book $10
Reader Comment:
"Through hundreds of interviews of parents coping with the agonizing and frustrating task of raising a difficult child, it becomes easy to recognize and understand the universal symptoms and challenges of ADHD."
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