books about: adhd

books about: adhd

books:

Adhd

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

Edward M. Md Hallowell, John J. Md Ratey

Ballantine Books, 2005

A MUST read for ADHDers!
I am a 23 year old adult living with ADHD. In a nutshell, if you are someone who has questions about ADHD, or you are someone who was diagnosed but never given any information, this book is a must read. Even for those knowledgable about their disorder, this book is a ...

The Survival Guide for Kids With ADD or ADHD

John F. Taylor

Free Spirit Publishing, 2006

Delightful and helpful
I have an interest in all information and ways of informing people about ADHD and The Survival Guide for kids with ADD or ADHD, is not only informative, it is also practical and fun. I support any author who suggests positive ways for parents to interact with their ...

The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet

Pamela Compart, Dana Laake

Fair Winds Press, 2006

The BEST of the kid friendly GFCF cookbooks!
I have bought 5 different GF/CF books in the last two months for my child who is on the "spectrum". It is not easy to switch to a new diet especially when you have a fussy/picky eater. This book has proven to be the best book that I've bought. The recipes are ...

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the ...

Kenneth Bock, Cameron Stauth

Ballantine Books, 2008

Nice Reference
As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I found this book to be a helpful resource for professionals who work with children with autism and other developmental delays. The author explains biomedical treatments that many parents are interested in pursuing as they ...

Transforming the Difficult Child - Updated Edition/2008

Howard Glasser MA, Jennifer Easley MA

Nurtured Heart Publications, 1999

Real help for desperate parents of challenging children
We adopted 2 boys through the foster system. Both of our boys have high energy and came to us with some inherent behavioral problems. We were able to help both of our boys with the help of the techniques we learned while attending a seminar taught by Howard Glasser. ...

Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About Adhd

Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon, ...

Magination Press, 2004

Not just for ADHD - for ANY kid with focusing and organizational issues
My 10 yo has mild autism, and he has major organizational and focusing issues. This book explains in very clear terms the challenges that face some kids, and steps that can be taken to minimize those challenges. I love the checklist in part 1, because it ...

Parenting Children With Adhd: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach (APA Lifetools)

Vincent J., Ph.D. Monastra

American Psychological Association (APA), 2004

learn something in every chapter
great book. very helpful. I learned something new in every chapter. easy to read and understand. helps the whole family.

Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through ...

Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey

Touchstone, 1995

Driven to Distraction
Cd was very informative. Much easier to put in cd and listen than reading for hours. It covers all basic points of ADD. The fast overview should answer most question that a layman would have.

Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition)

Russell A. Barkley

The Guilford Press, 2000

Taking Charge of ADHD
This is an excellent book. I have a Master's degree in Special Education and have worked in my field for some time. I have heard many professionals talk about ADHD. I thought I knew something.....until I read this book. As a parent of a child with ADHD, this book is a ...

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior

Jeffrey Bernstein

Da Capo Press, 2006

Wonderful...this book brought me to tears
My 8 year old son is a defiant child. I've known it since he was born. I was always envious when I saw other parents with their children that seemed calm and happy. We lived our lives in constant stress, always ready for the next "scene" when my son would say ...

The "Putting on the Brakes" Activity Book for Young People With ADHD

Patricia O. Quinn, Judith M. Stern

Magination Press, 1993

Indispensible Resource For Those Dealing with AD(H)D Student
This book is an invaluable aide for parents, educators, and professionals dealing with the challenges faced by AD(H)D students in school. It is a book that can be given directly to students as well. Written in a clear, visually appealing format, it presents worksheets ...

Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning

Joyce Cooper-Kahn (Ph.D.), Laurie Dietzel (Ph.D.)

Woodbine House, 2008

Just the right book!
As a parent and professional working with AD/HD kids, I'm delighted to have this resource. It's written with just the right mix of information, insight, compassion, and humor. A smart, timely, and valuable book!

Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger ...

Lori Lite

LiteBooks.net, 2006

Very Relaxing
I bought this tape because I was told by my doctor that I needed to learn how to relax. I have a back problem that gets severe at times and the relaxation methods on this CD are just great. I told my doctor about it and how it has helped me and he took the name of ...

How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions

Sandra F., M.A. Rief

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Great information for parents too!
My daughter's teacher loaned me this book after I shared with her my frustration over understanding "how" my daughter thinks and how to help her with her homework and life in general. If you don't have ADD you can't understand why things that seem perfectly logical to ...

Where's My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide

Samantha Moss, Lesley Schwartz

Orange Avenue Publishing, 2007

So very useful
This book has helped me to the extreme. I used to be the kid that turns up in class with the math homework from last week when the teacher is asking for the essay on stonehenge. Which i forgot about becuase my planner gets washed off my hands every time i took a ...