BOOKS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
American Academy of Pediatrics (2011). ADHD: What every parent needs to know. Elk Grove, IL: Author.
Based on the Academy’s current clinical practice guidelines, this book gives a broad range of scientifically founded, up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment; debunks myths; and offers parenting strategies and information on the course of the disorder.
Ashley, S. (2005). The ADD & ADHD answer book: Professional answers to 275 of the top questions parents ask. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks.
Easy to use as a reference, organized by questions with succinct, informative answers on all aspects of ADHD.
Barkley, R. A., & Benton, C. M. (2013). Your defiant child: Eight steps to better behavior (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
An adaptation for parents of the widely used professional textbook Defiant Children (see “Professional Publications”). Describes a highly useful eight-step program for improving child behavior and reducing family conflicts.
Barkley, R. A., Robin, A. R., & Benton, C. (2013). Your defiant teen: 10 steps to resolve conflict and rebuild your relationship (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
An adaptation of the professional textbook Defiant Teens (see “Professional Publications”), this book explains how ADHD intersects with adolescent development and shows how to adapt the eight-step behavior management program successfully for teenagers, relying heavily on problem solving and communication that supports teenagers’ striving for independence.
Beyer, W., & Hunt, R. D. (1999). Born to be wild: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, alcoholism, and addiction. Midlothian, VA: Judy Wood.
A guide for parents on ADHD and the potential relationship between ADHD and substance abuse/addictions. Includes instructions on educational, medical, and family management.
Bramer, J. S. (1996). Succeeding in college with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders: Issues and strategies for students, counselors, and educators. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
A fine resource for assisting teens and young adults with ADHD in adjusting to college life and getting the assistance they may require.
Brown, T. (2014). Smart but stuck: Emotions in teens and adults with ADHD. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
The only book of which I am aware that focuses on the significant problems ADHD poses for emotional self-regulation and the damage it can do in relationships and various other domains of major life activities. The book also contains numerous suggestions for managing these emotion regulation difficulties.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (2006). The new CHADD information and resource guide to AD/HD. Landover, MD: Author.
A useful compendium of resources for families raising a child with ADHD.
Cooper-Kahn, J. & Dietzel, L. (2008). Late, lost, and unprepared: A parents’ guide to helping children with executive functioning. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Advice for helping children and adolescents manage demands on them despite weak executive skills and also develop self-management skills as they mature.
Dawson, P., & Guare, R. (2008). Smart but scattered: The revolutionary executive skills approach to helping kids reach their potential. New York: Guilford Press.
A very practical guide for assessing executive skills in children ages 4–14 and then using a variety of ways to compensate for deficits, build lagging skills, and manage all the domains of life, from home to school.
Dendy, C. A. Z. (2006). CHADD educators manual (2nd ed.). Landover, MD: CHADD.
A terrific review of important information for teachers on ADHD and its management from one of the founding parents of the CHADD organization, who has become an expert on educational advocacy for children with ADHD.
Dendy, C. A. Z. (2007). Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A guide for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Information and advice for parents about helping and advocating for their teens with ADHD, with quotes from teens and a focus on executive skills.
Dendy, C. A. Z. (2011). Teaching teens with ADD, ADHD, and executive function deficits: A quick reference guide for teachers and parents (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
This is a marvelously written, easily read, and richly informative book on understanding and managing the executive, organization, attention, and other deficits associated with ADHD/ADD in children and adolescents.
Fowler, M. C. (2000). Maybe you know my kid: A parent’s guide to identifying, understanding, and helping your child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (3rd ed.). New York: Broadway Books.
One of the few books for parents on the subject of ADHD written by a parent, and one of the best. The author has become a lay expert on the subject of ADHD through her extensive work on the national level with CHADD.
Fowler, M. C. (2001). Maybe you know my teen: A parent’s guide to adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. New York: Broadway Books.
Fowler, M. C. (2007). 20 questions to ask if your child has ADHD. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Books.
Widely read books by a parent whose first book was about raising her son with ADHD, second book was on the new challenges of adolescence, and third book distills the important issues for easy reference.
Goldstein, S., & Goldstein, M. (1992). Hyperactivity: Why won’t my child pay attention? Salt Lake City, UT: Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center.
A well-written, informative book for parents on hyperactivity (that is, ADHD) and its management by two clinical experts in the subject.
Guare, R., Dawson, P., & Guare, C. (2013). Smart but scattered teens: The “executive skills” program for helping teens reach their potential. New York: Guilford Press.
Hallowell, E. M., & Jensen, P. S. (2010). Superparenting for ADD: An innovative approach to raising your distracted child. New York: Ballantine Books.
Shows parents how to focus on the positives in helping their children with ADHD, mirror strengths for ADHD weaknesses, active steps to encourage excellence, and unconditional love.
Hanna, M. (2006). Making the connection: A parent’s guide to medication in AD/HD. Washington, DC: Ladner-Drysdale.
A very useful guide to all questions regarding medication for children with ADHD.
Hinshaw, S. P., & Scheffler, R. M. (2014). The ADHD explosion: Myths, medication, money, and today’s push for performance. New York: Oxford University Press.
A very timely review of the history and sociology of the diagnosis of ADHD as well as of the misconceptions held by the public and often noted in the trade media about ADHD and its treatment with medication. This book also covers the issues of over-medication of children as well as the diversion or use of medication by individuals without ADHD to enhance their performance in school or work settings.
Iseman, J. S., Silverman, S. M., & Jeweler, S. (2010). 101 school success tools for students with ADHD. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Field-tested methods that teachers can use in the classroom and parents can use at home.
Jensen, P. S. (2004). Making the system work for your child with ADHD. New York: Guilford Press.
A wonderful guide for helping families negotiate the educational and medical systems to get the maximum assistance for their child with ADHD.
Kutscher, M. (2002). ADHD Book: Living right now! White Plains, NY: Neurology Press.
Centered on similar principles to Kutscher’s later book, this one includes a valuable chapter for children.
Kutscher, M. (2009). ADHD: Living without brakes. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley.
Inspiring and practical advice to follow four rules: keep it positive, keep it calm, keep it organized, and keep it going.
Langberg, J. M. (2011). Homework, organization, and planning skills (HOPS) interventions. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
Evidence-based interventions, session-by-session instructions, and a CD-ROM with printable forms.
Latham, P., & Latham, P. (1993). ADD and the law. Washington, DC: JKL.
The only book that summarizes the rights of those with ADHD, as well as legal rulings pertaining to those rights, written by two of the best disability-rights attorneys in the business.
Meltzer, L. (2010). Promoting executive function in the classroom. New York: Guilford Press.
Helps teachers incorporate executive skill processes into the classroom to boost what students learn by improving how they learn.
Monastra, V. J. (2005). Parenting children with ADHD: 10 lessons that medicine cannot teach. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Award-winning book from a clinical psychologist who has studied thousands of individuals with attention and behavior disorders.
Nadeau, K. G., Littman, E. B., & Quinn, P. O. (2000). Understanding girls with AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Books.
Helps parents understand how girls with ADHD differ from boys with ADHD, from diagnosis to symptoms.
Parker, H. C. (1999). Put yourself in their shoes: Understanding teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
Clinical psychologist, cofounder of CHADD, and author of many publications on ADHD offers an extremely useful guide to help teens succeed during adolescence and beyond, including information on their legal rights.
Pfiffner, L. (2011) All about ADHD: The complete practical guide for classroom teachers. New York: Teaching Resources.
Research-based and classroom-tested, this book comes from one of the leading experts on teaching children with ADHD in the mainstream classroom.
Reiff, M. I. (2004). ADHD: A complete authoritative guide. Elk Grove, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
A fine introduction to the disorder and its management.
Rief, S. F. (2005). How to reach and teach children with ADD/ADHD: Practice techniques, strategies, and interventions (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Describes a wide variety of student intervention plans to engage students’ attention, keep them on-task, and minimize behavior problems, while customizing plans for diverse children.
Richfield, S. (2008). Parent coaching cards: Social and emotional tools for children. Available from Parent Coaching Cards, Inc., P. O. Box 573, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; www.parentcoachcards.com.
Handy cards parents can pull out during challenging moments to remind them of something constructive to say and to offer tools for both parents and their children with ADHD to use to handle problems.
Sarkis, S. M. (2008). Making the grade with ADD: A student’s guide to succeeding in college with attention deficit disorder. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Practical advice for meeting academic challenges, handling social issues, and adopting a healthy lifestyle in college.
Sarkis, S. M., & Klein, K. (2009). ADD and your money. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Great ideas for managing bills, staying out of debt, and budgeting.
Silverman, S. M., Iseman, J. S., & Jeweler, S. (2009). School success for kids with ADHD. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
Tested teaching and coaching methods, information on the role of technology, and a 12-point multimodal action plan.
Tuckman, A. (2009). More attention, less deficit: Success strategies for adults with ADHD. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
Before getting into practical strategies for managing the demands of adult life with ADHD, this book explains how ADHD affects the brain, how to get diagnosed, and how to choose among medication, therapy, and coaching as treatments.
Wilens, T. (2008). Straight talk about psychiatric medications for kids (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
Clearly the best book written for parents on this topic, with the most up-to-date information on psychiatric medications most likely to be used in the treatment of children’s psychological and psychiatric disorders. The author is a nationally known expert in this field.
Zentall, S. S., & Goldstein, S. (1999). Seven steps to homework success. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
A detailed guide to a variety of strategies proven to improve homework time at home. Truly a family guide to solving common homework problems.
BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT ADHD
Corman, C., & Trevino, E. (1995). Eulcee the jumpy jumpy elephant. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
An imaginative story conveying information on ADHD for young children.
Dendy, C. A. Z., & Zeigler, A. (2003). A bird’s-eye view of life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from young survivors (2nd ed.). Available from Chris A. Zeigler Dendy Consulting LLC, P.O. Box 189, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959; www.chrisdendy.com.
Among the few books written about teens with ADHD by teens with ADHD with help from a parent and educator, presenting stories from 12 individuals ages 12–18.
Galvin, M. (1995). Otto learns about his medicine: A story about medication for children (rev. ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
A great illustrated book for kids with ADHD on the subject of taking medication for the management of hyperactivity.
Gordon, M. (1992). I would if I could. DeWitt, NY: Gordon Systems.
A fine, brief book about ADHD written from a child’s perspective, showing both humor and sensitivity.
Gordon, M. (1992). My brother’s a world class pain. DeWitt, NY: Gordon Systems.
Told from the point of view of a fictional big sister, this book uses child-friendly language to explain what ADHD is, how her family manages it, and how it affects her life.
Krauss, J. (2005). Cory stories: A kid’s book about living with ADHD. Washington, DC: Magination Press.
An empathetic story told from the point of view of a young boy with ADHD.
Moss, D. (1989). Shelly the hyperactive turtle. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House.
This short illustrated story was one of the first to explain ADHD (hyperactivity) to children. It remains useful in this regard, despite the change in terminology from hyperactivity to ADHD.
Nadeau, K. G. (2006). Survival guide for college students with ADD or LD. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
A highly useful manual for young adults with ADHD or learning disabilities who are heading off to college, as well as for their parents. Filled with lots of tips for success in the college setting, which can often prove daunting to those with ADHD.
Nadeau, K. G. (2006). Help4ADD@HighSchool. Bethesda, MD: Advantage Books.
Designed as a website that readers can surf, with illustrations by a 16-year-old artist.
Nadeau, K. G., & Dixon, E. B. (2004). Learning to slow down and pay attention: A book for kids about ADHD.
Includes useful checklists for managing time and tasks, for ages 6 and up.
Parker, R. (1992). Making the grade. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
A brief, warm, sensitive story about the impact of ADHD on school success and self-esteem, told from an older child’s perspective.
Quinn, P. (1994). ADD and the college student. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
A most informative text for parents of college students with ADHD, and for the students themselves, on surviving in the university environment with ADHD.
Quinn, P., & Stern, J. (1991). Putting on the brakes: Young people’s guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Written expressly for children entering adolescence (or older); renders the information about ADHD in a thoughtful, caring, and upbeat manner.
Shapiro, L. E. (2010). The ADHD workbook for kids. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books.
Includes 40 activities that can be done in just 10 minutes a day.
Taylor, J. T. (2006). Survival guide for kids with ADD or ADHD. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
A positive, lively guide for children in grades three through five.
BOOKS FOR ADULTS WITH ADHD
Adler, L. (2006). Scattered minds: Hope and help for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. New York: Putnam.
Helps adults see hidden signs of ADHD, debunks misconceptions, and explains diagnosis and treatment options.
Barkley, R.A., & Benton, C. M. (2010). Taking charge of adult ADHD. New York: Guilford Press.
A new volume packed with practical strategies for managing symptoms, information on medication, answers to frequently asked questions, and skills-building exercises.
Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (2005). Delivered from distraction: Getting the most out of life with attention deficit disorder. New York: Ballantine Books.
Follow-up to Hallowell and Ratey’s first book, written by authors with adult ADHD.
Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (2010). Answers to distraction. New York: First Anchor Books.
Up-to-date information in convenient question-and-answer format.
Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (2011). Driven to distraction (rev. ed.). New York: Anchor Books.
A bestseller on ADHD in adults, written by two psychiatrists who profess to have ADHD themselves. Well-written, thoughtful, and filled with numerous informative case vignettes from their adult clients with ADHD, as well as with many useful tips on coping with the disorder.
Kolberg, J., & Nadeau, K. G. (2002). ADD-friendly ways to organize your life. New York: Routledge.
Specific advice for getting organized based on the needs of those with ADHD.
Matlen, T. (2005). Survival tips for women with AD/HD: Beyond piles, palms, & post-its. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
Practical advice divided by tasks and life domains for easy reference.
Nadeau, K. G. (1997). ADD in the workplace: Choices, changes, and challenges. Philadelphia: Brunner/Mazel.
Advice on finding the best work environment, obtaining reasonable accommodations in the workplace, and more tips for success.
Nadeau, K. G., & Quinn, P. O. (2002). Understanding women with AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Books.
Issues and advice pertinent to women across the lifespan.
Orlov, M. (2010). The ADHD effect on marriage: Understand and rebuild your relationship in six steps. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
Help for couples struggling with their personal relationship when one of them has ADHD, including illustrations of struggles from actual marriages.
Pera, G. (2008). Is it you, me, or adult ADHD? San Francisco: 1201 Alarm Press.
How to recognize hidden signs of ADHD, particularly for couples, with practical solutions.
Pinsky, S. C. (2006). Organizing solutions for people with attention deficit disorder. Gloucester, MA: Fair Winds Press.
Practical suggestions for organizing life at work, with kids, at home, and in personal life.
Quinn, P. O. (2005). When moms and kids have ADD. Washington, DC: Advantage Books.
Encourages mothers to get help for their own ADHD before trying to help their children.
Kelly, K., & Ramundo, P. (2006). You mean I’m not lazy, stupid, or crazy?!: The classic self-help book for adults with attention deficit disorder. New York: Scribner.
A fine introduction to the nature and treatment of ADHD in adults.
Ratey, N. A. (2008). The disorganized mind: Coaching your ADHD brain to take control of your time, tasks, & talents. New York: St. Martins Press.
Broad-ranging book for adults with information on how ADHD affects men and women differently, its effects on sexuality, and information on diagnosis, plus more.
VIDEOS FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND KIDS
ADHD—What do we know?, ADHD—What can we do?, ADHD in the classroom, and ADHD in adults, by R. A. Barkley. The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; (800) 365-7006; www.guilford.com.
Four award-winning DVDs on ADHD spanning a variety of topics and using children and adults with ADHD who tell their own stories about living with ADHD.
All about attention deficit disorder, by T. Phelan. ParentMagic, Inc., 800 Roosevelt Road, B-309, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137; (800) 442-4453; www.parentmagic.com.
A good review of the disorder for parents and teachers, from a popular clinical professional whose videotape 3–2–1 Magic has been widely acclaimed for its help in managing noncompliant child behavior.
Classroom interventions for ADHD, by G. J. DuPaul & G. Stoner. The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; (800) 365-7006; www.guilford.com.
An excellent video for school professionals on the specific methods recommended for school-based assessment of children with ADHD and specific methods on classroom management for such children.
It’s just an attention disorder, Why won’t my child pay attention?, and Educating inattentive children, by S. Goldstein & M. Goldstein. Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, 230 South 500 East, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84102; (801) 532-1484; www.samgoldstein.com.
The first video is an excellent introduction to ADHD, intended for older children and teens with ADHD. It has a fast-paced format and uses comments from teens with ADHD about coping with their disorder. The second and third videos are intended for viewing by parents and teachers, respectively, and provide a fine overview of the disorder and its management at home and school.
Jumping Johnny, get back to work!: The video, by M. Gordon. Gordon Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 746, DeWitt, NY 13214; (315) 446-4849; www.gsi-add.com.
An excellent animated video for children with ADHD that discusses the disorder and its treatment from a child’s perspective.
A new look at ADHD: Inhibition, time, and self-control, by R. A. Barkley. The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; (800) 365-7006; www.guilford.com.
A video providing a clear framework in which to understand the theory of ADHD described in the present book, as well as its implications for the clinical management of the disorder.
Restless minds, restless kids: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents, by C. K. Conners & J. S. March. Multi-Health Systems, North Tonawanda, NY, 14120-2060; (800) 456-3003; www.mhs.com.
A very informative overview of ADHD.
Teens and ADHD, by the Hazelden Foundation. Hazelden Publishing, 15251 Pleasant Valley Road, Center City, MN 55012-0176; (800) 328-9000; www.hazelden.org.
This video features students with ADHD discussing how it affects their lives and how they have tried to cope with it.
Understanding the defiant child and Managing the defiant child, by R. A. Barkley. The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; (800) 365-7006; www.guilford.com.
These two videos complement the parent training program described in Defiant Children (see “Professional Publications”) and Your Defiant Child (see “Books for Parents and Teachers”). They provide a clear, concise understanding of the factors that contribute to defiance in children, and specific methods parents can employ to reduce it and improve parent–child relationships.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Accardo, P. J., Blondis, T. A., Whitman, B. Y., & Stein, M. A. (1999). Attention deficits and hyperactivity in children and adults: Diagnosis, treatment, management (2nd ed.). New York: Marcel Dekker.
An edited collection of scholarly reviews concerning the nature, causes, associated disorders, and therapies for ADHD.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (2002, February). Practice parameter for the use of stimulant medications in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 41(2 Suppl.), 26S–49S.
Describes treatment with methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, mixed-salts amphetamine, and pemoline; the parameter uses an evidence-based medicine approach derived from a detailed literature review and expert consultation.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
This is a manual for professionals that sets forth the criteria to be used for diagnosing mental disorders (within the United States). It includes the most recent criteria for ADHD and related disorders.
Barkley, R. A. (1997). ADHD and the nature of self-control. New York: Guilford Press.
A scholarly scientific textbook for professionals detailing the theory of ADHD described in the present book, and describing the research behind it.
Barkley, R. A. (2013). Defiant children: A clinician’s manual for assessment and parent training (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
A manual intended to instruct professionals step by step in conducting a 10-session training program for parents of children (between 2 and 12 years old) with ADHD and/or oppositional defiant disorder.
Barkley, R. A. (2014). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment (4th ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
A highly detailed professional textbook intended to serve as a handbook for clinicians who provide diagnosis, assessment, and treatment services for children and adults with ADHD, including parent training, classroom management, family therapy, and medications for ADHD.
Barkley, R. A. (2012). Executive functions: What they are, how they work, and why they evolved. New York: Guilford Press.
Presents a model of executive functions that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life and may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment. The book describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of executive function development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of executive function deficits detailed.
Barkley, R. A., & Robin, A. R. (2014). Defiant teens: A clinician’s manual for assessment and family intervention (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
A step-by-step manual for clinical professionals on conducting an 18-session family therapy program based on sound behavioral principles and cognitive therapy (problem-solving) strategies. Also contains useful assessment instruments for the clinical evaluation of defiant teens.
Barkley, R. A., & Murphy, K. R. (2006). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A clinical workbook (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
A compendium of useful tools for professionals for the assessment of children and adults with ADHD.
Barkley, R. A., Murphy, K. R., & Fischer, M. (2008). ADHD in adults: What the science says. New York: Guilford Press.
Provides specific chapters on each impairment likely to coexist with ADHD and discusses how this might affect clinical decision making about patients with ADHD. An excellent starting point for information on the risks in ADHD.
Brown, T. (2008). Attention deficit disorder and comorbidities in children, adolescents, and adults (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
Twenty-five leading researchers discuss how ADHD and common comorbid disorders interact and how to treat both.
Buell, J. (2003). Closing the book on homework. Philadelphia: Temple University Press.
Makes a case for the idea that, in robbing children of unstructured play time, homework hinders instead of enhances emotional and intellectual development and offers an alternative roadmap for learning.
Buitelaar, J. K., Kan, C. C., & Asherson, P. (2011). ADHD in adults: Characterization, diagnosis, and treatment. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Reviews our growing knowledge of adult ADHD and presents a transatlantic perspective on the identification, assessment, and treatment of the disorder.
Dawson, P., & Guare, R. (2010). Executive skills in children and adolescents (2nd ed.): A practical guide to assessment and intervention. New York: Guilford Press.
Describes assessment measures, links assessment to intervention, and presents strategies for promoting executive skills, environmentally, through coaching, in the classroom, and for specific populations.
DuPaul, G. J., & Stoner, G. (2003). ADHD in the schools (2nd ed.): Assessment and intervention strategies. New York: Guilford Press.
A comprehensive guide for school-based professionals concerning the assessment and management of ADHD in the schools.
Goldstein, S., & Ellison, A. T. (2002). Clinician’s guide to adult ADHD: Assessment and intervention. New York: Academic Press.
A fine introduction to the clinical diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults.
Goldstein, S., & Goldstein, M. (1998). Managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (2nd ed.). New York: Wiley.
A thorough review of the clinical literature concerning the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.
Gordon, M., & Keiser, S. (1998). Accommodations in higher education under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A no-nonsense guide for clinicians, educators, administrators, and lawyers. New York: Guilford Press.
One of the best texts on how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to a wide range of disorders, including ADHD, and the types of guidelines that apply to requesting such accommodations in college settings.
Gordon, M., & McClure, D. (2008). The down and dirty guide to adult ADHD. DeWitt, NY: Gordon Systems.
A witty, incisive, and cleverly presented guide to the clinical evaluation and treatment of ADHD in adults.
Gregg, N. (2009). Adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD: Assessment and accommodation. New York: Guilford Press.
Helps educators and clinicians navigate the maze of laws, policies, and scientific research relating to diagnostic and intervention decision making for adolescents and adults. Provides guidance on how to conduct and document evidence-based assessments and select appropriate instructional and testing accommodations.
Kralovec, E., & Buell, J. (2000). The end of homework: How homework disrupts families, overburdens children, and limits learning. Boston: Beacon Press.
One of the first books to look at school reform in terms of reducing the reliance on homework.
Mapou, R. (2009). Adult learning disabilities and ADHD: Research informed assessment. New York: Oxford University Press.
Based on the author’s popular workshop, this concise volume provides scientific and practical guidance on assessing learning disabilities and ADHD in adults.
Mash, E. J., & Barkley, R. A. (Eds.). (2014). Child psychopathology (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
Integrates state-of-the-art theory and empirical research on a wide range of child and adolescent disorders, with contributions from leading scholars and clinicians. Offers comprehensive coverage of the biological, psychological, and social-contextual determinants of childhood problems.
Mash, E. J., & Barkley, R. A. (Eds.). (2005). Treatment of childhood disorders (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
Leading contributors offer an authoritative review of evidence-based treatments for the most prevalent child and adolescent problems.
Mash, E. J., & Barkley, R. A. (Eds.). (2007). Assessment of childhood disorders (4th ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
Offers best-practice recommendations for assessing a comprehensive array of child and adolescent mental health problems and health risks.
Nigg, J. (2006). What causes ADHD? Understanding what goes wrong and why. New York: Guilford Press.
Traces the intersecting causal influences of genetic, neural, and environmental factors, confronting enduring controversies such as the validity of ADHD as a clinical construct. Specific suggestions are provided for studies that might further refine the conceptualization of the disorder, with significant potential benefits for treatment and prevention.
Phelps, L., Brown, R. T., & Power, T. J. (2001). Pediatric psychopharmacology: Combining medical and psychosocial interventions. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Informs practitioners about integrating medications proven effective in the treatment of children and adolescents via double-blind studies and nonpharmacological interventions that have empirical support.
Robin, A. L. (1998). ADHD in adolescents: Diagnosis and treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
A comprehensive textbook for professionals on the nature, diagnosis, assessment, and management of ADHD in teenagers.
Pliszka, S. R. (2009). Treating ADHD and comorbid disorders: Psychosocial and psychopharmacological interventions. New York: Guilford Press.
Organized around detailed case presentations, this book helps clinicians make sound decisions when assessing and treating the full range of ADHD comorbidities—how to avoid common diagnostic errors, develop an individualized medication regimen, minimize health risks and side effects, collaborate successfully with parents, and tailor psychosocial treatments to each family’s needs.
Ramsay, J. R. (2009). Nonmedication treatments for adult ADHD: Evaluating impact on daily functioning and well-being. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
A comprehensive review of the current status of nonmedication interventions available for adults with ADHD, from psychosocial treatment to academic support and accommodations for postsecondary students, career counseling and workplace support, relationships and social functioning, neurofeedback and neurocognitive training, and complementary and alternative treatments.
Ramsay, J. R., & Rostain, A. L. (2008). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult ADHD: An integrative psychosocial and medical approach. New York: Taylor & Francis.
Discusses the factors involved in treatment, relapse prevention, and long-term management of adult ADHD, using a combined biological and psychosocial treatment approach.
Rapoport, E. M. (2009). ADHD and social skills: A step-by-step guide for teachers and parents. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
Innovative techniques that teachers can use at school and parents can use at home to help children with ADHD improve their behavior and their understanding of social cues to improve their peer relationships.
Safren, S. A., Sprich, S., Perlman, C., & Otto, M. (2005). Mastery of your adult ADHD: A cognitive behavioral treatment program. New York: Oxford University Press.
A session-by-session guide to conducting outpatient cognitive-behavioral treatment for adults with ADHD. A client workbook is also available.
Sleeper-Triplett, J. (2010). Empowering youth with ADHD: Your guide to coaching adolescents and young adults for coaches, parents, and professionals. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.
Complete instructions for professionals and parents on what ADHD coaching for young people is and how it can dramatically improve their lives.
Solanto, M. (2011). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult ADHD: Targeting executive dysfunction. New York: Guilford Press.
Describes effective cognitive-behavioral strategies for helping clients improve key time management, organizational, and planning abilities that are typically impaired in ADHD. Each of the 12 group sessions—which can also be adapted for individual therapy—is reviewed in step-by-step detail.
Teeter, P. A. (1998). Interventions for ADHD: Treatment in developmental context. New York: Guilford Press.
An important lifespan view of ADHD and its management. The author reviews various treatment interventions and the specific challenges that arise in various stages of development.
Triolo, S. J. (1999). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adulthood: A practitioner’s handbook. Philadelphia: Brunner/Mazel.
An in-depth discussion of the theory, assessment, and management of ADHD in adults.
Tuckman, A. (2007). Integrative treatment for adult ADHD: A practical, easy-to-use guide for clinicians. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Describes a treatment model that integrates education, medication, coaching, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Wasserstein, J., Wolf, L., & Lefever, F. (Eds.). (2001). Adult attention deficit disorder: Brain mechanisms and life outcomes (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Vol. 931). New York: New York Academy of Sciences.
Includes current and historical thinking by world-renowned researchers and clinicians when adult ADHD was a relatively recent and still controversial diagnosis. Comprehensive coverage of biological theories and research findings, clinical assessment, executive dysfunction, overlapping conditions, and modalities of treatment.
Weiss, M., Hechtman, L., & Weiss, G. (1999). ADHD in adulthood: A guide to current theory, diagnosis, and treatment. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Among the best clinical guides for professionals regarding the nature of ADHD in adults and its assessment and management.
Young, J. (2007). ADHD grown up: A guide to adolescent and adult ADHD. New York: Norton.
Concise but comprehensive overview of adult ADHD, including the different subtypes.
PERIODICALS
ADDA E-News, ADDA, P. O. Box 7557, Wilmington, DE 19083-9997; (800) 939-1019; www.add.org.
The newsletter for ADDA members.
ADDitude: The Happy Healthy Lifestyle Magazine for People with ADD (online and print periodical), 39 West 37th Street, 15th floor, New York, NY 10018; (888) 762-8475; www. additudemag.com.
A highly informative and reasonably accurate magazine and website for obtaining information about ADHD. The graphics at the website are excellent and it is easy to explore. The information each issue provides is quite current. Many different topics are covered. A subscription (either online or in print) is required to obtain the full content of each issue. Although the magazine’s content appears to be scientically based in many respects, this is not to be taken as an endorsement of those advertising in either the print or online versions of this periodical.
ADDvice for ADD-Friendly Living, The National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD, 3268 Arcadia Place NW, Washington, DC 20015; http://ncgiadd.org.
An innovative new monthly e-newsletter focusing on women and girls with ADHD.
The ADHD Report, edited by R. A. Barkley, The Guilford Press, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; (800) 365-7006; www.guilford.com.
The only newsletter specifically dedicated to practicing clinicians who want to remain current on the extensive and rapidly changing scientific and clinical literature on ADHD. Parents of children with ADHD, as well as adults with ADHD, may also find the contents useful for staying current on controversial issues and research reports as well.
Attention! Magazine, CHADD National Headquarters, 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785; (800) 233-4050; www.chadd.org.
A flashy, entertaining, and informative magazine on ADHD created by the largest national support organization for ADHD (CHADD) and dedicated to keeping parents (as well as adults with ADHD) informed about the numerous issues related to ADHD.
CHADD Newsletter, CHADD National Headquarters, 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785; (800) 233-4050; www.chadd.org.
A newsletter for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD who are members of CHADD.
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