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Books about ADD/ADHD

The following 21 books are available for the topic ADD/ADHD


Order from Amazon		Title ADD/ADHD Behavior-Change Resource Kit: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Helping Children with Attention-Deficit Disorder Author Grad L. Flick, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Jossey-Bass, 1997 Covertype Paperback Pages 392 Notes The Kit gives you detailed guidelines to get kids started in developing new behaviors and abandoning inappropriate behaviors, including 9 ready-to-use exercises like "Sample Modeling Behavior" and techniques for using time out, grounding and ignoring productively.


Order from Amazon		Title Adult ADD: The Complete Handbook: Everything You Need to Know About How to Cope and Live Well With ADD/ADHD Author David Sudderth, MD, Joseph Kandel, MD Publisher & Copyright Date Prima Publishing; (January 1997) Covertype Paperback Pages 272 Notes Impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention and distractability—words that ring a bell? For the estimated six million Americans suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, such words interfere with daily life! For another 40 million people, such words alone make them think they have ADD/ADHD.


Order from Amazon		Title How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children Author Sandra F. Rief Publisher & Copyright Date Jossey-Bass; (March 1993) Covertype Paperback Pages 256 Notes For educators, specialists, and parents, here is a remarkable new resource packed with classroom-tested techniques and practical know-how for helping children with attention deficit disorders--with or without hyperactivity.


Order from Amazon		Title Power Parenting for Children with ADD/ADHD : A Practical Parent's Guide for Managing Difficult Behaviors Author Grad L. Flick, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Jossey-Bass; (May 1996) Covertype Paperback Pages 256 Notes If one or more of your children has attention deficit disorder, here is a comprehensive new guide to help you manage your child's difficult behaviors and enable him or her to adjust at home, in school, and beyond. Moreover, it's written in clear, nontechnical language and provides scores of specific suggestions you can put to immediate use!


Order from Amazon		Title 12 Effective Ways to Help Your Add/Adhd Child: Drug-Free Alternatives for Attention-Deficit Disorders Author Laura J. Stevens, MS Publisher & Copyright Date Avery Penguin Putnam; (August 31, 2000) Covertype Paperback Pages 288 Notes For educators, specialists, and parents, here is a remarkable new resource packed with classroom-tested techniques and practical know-how for helping children with attention deficit disorders--with or without hyperactivity.


Order from Amazon		Title A Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment Author Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD (Editor) Publisher & Copyright Date Brunner/Mazel; 1995 Covertype Hardcover Pages 432 pages Notes This text with contributions from 22 clinicians is written for professionals who diagnose and treat ADD/ADHD.


Order from Amazon		Title Adventures in Fast Forward: Life, Love, and Work for the ADD Adult Author Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Brunner/Mazel; 1996 Covertype Paperback Pages 224 pages Notes This is a practical guide for adults with ADD/ADHD. It includes material on life-management skills, social skills, parenting, relationships, and women's issues.


Order from Amazon		Title Answers to Distraction Author Edward M. Hallowell, MD, John J. Ratey, MD Publisher & Copyright Date Bantam Doubleday Dell; 1996 Covertype Paperback Notes This book offers advice about coping with and overcoming the symptoms of ADD/ADHD.


Order from Amazon		Title Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception Author Thom Hartmann Publisher & Copyright Date Underwood Books; 1997 Covertype Paperback Pages 160 pages


Order from Amazon		Title Driven to Distraction Author Edward M. Hallowell, MD, John J. Ratey, MD Publisher & Copyright Date Simon & Schuster; 1995 Covertype Paperback Pages 319 pages Notes The authors, both Harvard psychiatrists, discuss adult and childhood ADD/ADHD, including the symptoms, causes, and methods for overcoming this problem.


Order from Amazon		Title Help4ADD@HighSchool Author Kathleen G. Nadeau, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Advantage Books; 1998 Covertype Paperback Notes An ADD/ADHD book for teens. The author offers tips for succeeding in high school and strategies for coping with teen issues.


Order from Amazon		Title Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids about ADD Author Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, Ellen Dixon, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Magination; 1997 Covertype Paperback Pages 80 pages Notes Second edition. Practical suggestions for kids.


Order from Amazon		Title Out of the Fog: Treatment Options and Coping Strategies for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Author Kevin R. Murphy, PhD, Suzanne Levert Publisher & Copyright Date Hyperion; 1995 Covertype Paperback Pages 300 pages Notes The authors discuss adult ADD/ADHD, the role of medication and therapy, how to create a balanced life, and the family connection in ADD/ADHD.


Order from Amazon		Title Socially ADDept: A Manual for Parents of Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities Author Janet Z. Giler, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date C.E.S.; (April 25, 2000) Covertype Paperback Pages 166 Notes Socially ADDept helps parents teach the hidden rules of communication to children who are having social problems. The manual is in a workbook format and guides parents through each topic through a series of exercises and suggested dialogue. Some of the topics covered are how to handle teasing, use appropriate body language, comprehend jokes and sarcasm, and join groups effectively. Socially ADDept is easy to read and use.


Order from Amazon		Title Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My A.D.D. Journal Author Phyllis Carpenter, Marti Ford Publisher & Copyright Date Magination; (January 2000) Covertype Paperback Pages 32


Order from Amazon		Title Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents Author Russell A. Barkley, PhD Publisher & Copyright Date Guilford Pr.; 1995 Covertype Paperback Pages 294 pages Notes Parents' guide for children with ADD/ADHD.


Order from Amazon		Title Teaching Teens With ADD and ADHD: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents Author Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, MS Publisher & Copyright Date Woodbine House; (January 2003) Covertype Paperback Pages 352 Notes From the author of the highly acclaimed Teenagers with ADD comes a new book especially for teachers of teens with attention deficit disorder. Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD contains concise summaries of over fifty key issues related to attention deficit disorders and school success. From understanding the basics of ADD to using effective interventions, everything a teacher needs to know is included in this book.


Order from Amazon		Title Teenagers with ADD: A Parent's Guide (The Special-Needs Collection) Author Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, MS Publisher & Copyright Date Woodbine House; 1995 Covertype Paperback Pages 370 pages


Order from Amazon		Title The ADD/ADHD Checklist Author Sandra F. Rief Publisher & Copyright Date Jossey-Bass; (November 1997) Covertype Paperback Pages 272 Notes The purpose of The ADD/ADHD Checklist is to better understand children and teenagers with ADD/ADHD and the kind of support and intervention that is necessary for their success. Written in a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics and is organized into the following five sections: Checklists for Basic Information on ADD/ADHD Checklists for Parents Checklists for Teachers Academic Strategies for Home and School Other Important Checklists for Parents and Teachers


Order from Amazon		Title Understanding Girls With AD/HD Author Kathleen Nadeau, PhD, Ellen Littman, PhD, and Patrician Quinn, MD Publisher & Copyright Date Advantage Books; (December 1, 2000) Covertype Paperback Pages 291 Notes The book targets each developmental and educational stage - from toddler years through adolescence - from pre-school through high school - describing typical behaviors, age-appropriate treatment interventions, and offering an age-related screening checklist for each stage, to help parents and professionals better identify girls who are at risk.


Order from Amazon		Title You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder Author Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo Publisher & Copyright Date Fireside; 1996 Covertype Paperback Notes The authors, who both suffer with ADD/ADHD, provide practical advice on how to control ADD/ADHD, become organized, improve memory, and pursue professional help.