Books on ADHD
By Dr. Noel Swanson
There are ever increasing numbers of books on ADHD - some for professionals, many for parents, and some excellent ones for children. Many of these are available from the library (at least they are in Hampshire ‘cos I put them there!), or they, and others, can be ordered from Amazon or ADDISS (the ADHD Information Service). Many of them, being from the USA, are not available from ordinary book shops in Britain. They are not listed in any particular order.
If you have any comments or reviews on any of these, please send them to me and I will included them on the site. If you have any suggestions for other books that need to be on here - again, contact me.
The GOOD CHILD Guide Dr. Noel Swanson
Practical advice on how to manage children’s behaviours - the best! (but then I would say that wouldn’t I?)
The LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Jacqueline Stordy
This book is essential reading for any parent who has a child with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
Beyond Ritalin Stephen W Garber PhD
This book explains in detail exactly how Ritalin affects individuals. It also looks at the common myths surrounding Ritalin.
ADHD and Teens: A Parent’s Guide to making it through the tough years. Colleen Alexander-Roberts
How to Reach and Teach Add/adhd Children Sandra F Reif M.A.
Classroom techniques and practical strategies and interventions.
What Makes Ryan Tick: A Family’s Triumph over Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. Susan Hughes
Teenagers with ADD - a Parents Guide Chris A. Dendy
Parents and education alike will find this book an invaluable resource that offers advice on troubleshooting, education and advocacy issues. Most of all it provides hope and guidance for helping teens with ADD realise their potential.
Give Your Add Teen a Chance: A Guide for Parents of Teenagers with Attention Deficit Disorder Lynn Weiss
Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage Patricia Quinn
This book is essential reading for every adolescent with ADD (and their parents as well). You will learn that you are not alone but with help and support of others can find ways of gaining the advantage.
Lonely, Sad and Angry: A Parent’s Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents Barbara Ingersoll PhD and Sam Goldstein PhD.
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Tony Attwood
This is really the “Bible” on Asperger’s syndrome
Putting on the Brakes: A Young People’s Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperaction Disorder Patricia Quinn M.D. and Judith Stern M.A.
This book focuses on the feelings and emotions of children with ADHD. Children with ADHD will find the acknowledgement and explanation of their problems a relief and the coping strategies a great help. For ages 8-12yrs.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
An excellent book on how to parent all children, effectively without confrontation and punishment.
Brainstorms: Understanding and Treating Emotional Storms of Adhd from Childhood Through Adulthood H. Joseph Horacek
Don’t Give Up Kid Jeanne Gehret
Alex is a child with learning disabilities although he has a genius to be another Thomas Edison - if only he could read and concentrate in school. He is beginning to believe he is stupid. This book gives children with problems a clear understanding of their difficulties and the necessary courage to learn to live with them.
ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder Thom Hartmann
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy: A self help book for adults with ADD Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo.
Honey Are You Listening?: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Your Marriage (Revised) Dr Rick Fowler & Jerilyn Fowler
The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help Suzanne H Stevens
Topics covered include motor skills, handwriting and dysgraphia, sequencing, homework problems, adjustments in the classroom.
Eagle Eyes Jeanne Gehret M.A.
The books helps readers of all ages understand ADD and gives practical suggestions for organisation, social cues and self calming.
Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception Thom Hartmann
Definitely worth reading! Maybe ADHD is not so much a disorder, maybe its more about being a hunter in a farmer’s world.
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Dr. Noel Swanson, Consultant Child Psychiatrist and author of The GOOD CHILD Guide, specializes in children's behavioural difficulties and writes a free newsletter for parents. He can be contacted through his website on Expert Parenting Advice.