Five Books We Trust when it Comes to ADHD

ADHD, or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common disorders for children and can continue through adolescence and adult hood. Children with ADHD often have difficulty with paying attention, behavioral self-control and hyperactivity. Parents who either suspect their child may have ADHD or are working through a diagnosis of it will find information and strategies from reading any of these books. Clicking the book titles will take you to the Amazon.com page for that book.

    1. number1 Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
      by Russell A. Barkley
      From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for 6- to 18-year-olds with ADHD.

 

    1. number2Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child
      by Edward M. Hallowell  (Author), Peter S. Jensen
      With decades of experience working with ADD children, Dr. Edward Hallowell has long argued that ADD is too often misunderstood, mistreated, and mislabeled as a “disability.” Now he teams up with top academic ADD researcher Peter S. Jensen, M.D., to bring you an invaluable new approach to helping your ADD child.

 

    1. number3The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents
      by Colleen Alexander-Roberts
      Practical advice for parents from parents, and proven techniques for raising hyperactive children without losing your temper.

 

    1. number4The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders
      by Sandra Rief
      The ADHD Book of Lists is a comprehensive, reliable source of answers, practical strategies, and tools written in a convenient list format. Created for teachers (K-12), parents, school psychologists, medical and mental health professionals, counselors, and other school personnel, this important resource contains the most current information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is filled with the strategies, supports, and interventions that have been found to be the most effective in minimizing the problems and optimizing the success of children and teens with ADHD.

 

  1. number5Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She’s Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children
    by Lawrence E. Shapiro
    Perfect for ages 4 – 10. This story is about a child with ADHD who develops a sense of self-worth.

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