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The books on this page are the books that I have read and thought worthwhile. I bought most of them after reading/getting them at the library. Remember though, I have NOT read all of the worthwhile books on this subject nor is my opinion infallible. If you want to see books that I either have not read (many) or don't really care for (a few) go to ADD Books A-Z.
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Most should be available at your local library or bookstore. If not, you can order them here (through Amazon.com), often at substantial discounts.

(This page is still under construction but better than no page at all! (04/07/1999) I am adding to it as I have time. There are lots more books! If you want, you can be notified by e-mail automatically when I make changes to this page or move it. I have also started adding other books on the page labelled "ADD Books A-Z" That page includes books that I have not read (many) or don't think are worthwhile (a few) -- not always the same thing! If I've read it and don't think it is worthwhile, you'll know.)

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* Notes:

  • Throughout this page, when I refer to ADD I mean both with and without hyperactivity.
  • When alphabetizing this list, the following terms at the beginning of a book's title are treated as being identical: ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. These books are all grouped in the same section -- apart from the rest of the "A"s. I have found that in looking for books I will confuse these, so having it this way would make it easier for me to use this list. Hopefully it will make it easier for you as well.
  • Some of the links here take you to more information on this page. Others take you to other longer pages on this site. Still others take you directly to the descriptions at Amazon.com. These will change until eventually most will refer you to other pages on this site where you can learn more about the books. Any prices marked are list approximations, if they are wrong, please let me know!

     

    (see note on alphabetical strategy) (ADD - all books that start with "ADD","ADHD","Attention Deficit Disorder" or "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder")
  1. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 Behavior problems are something most consider the hallmark of the ADHD child. One of the best books I've seen in this area, one that parents I know swear by, is "1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12" by Thomas W. Phelan. It is also available in audio, video, and Spanish language versions.
  1. ADD & Creativity: Tapping Your Inner Muse Lynn Weiss / Paperback / $12.95
  2. A.D.D. on the Job: Making Your A.D.D. Work for You by Lynn Weiss - paperback
  3. ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder Thom Hartmann, John J. Ratey / Hardcover / $24.95 / Paperback / $11.95
  4. The ADDed Dimension Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, Steven Ledingham, Thom Hartmann (forward) / Hardcover / $20.00 list / Paperback / $10.00 list
  5. Adult A.D.D.: A Reader Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas A. Whiteman, Ph.D., Michele Novotni, PhD., with Randy Petersen / Paperback / $14.00
  6. Adult ADD: The Complete Handbook : Everything You Need to Know About How to Cope and Live Well With ADD/ADHD by David B. Sudderth, M.D. and Joseph Kandel, M.D.
  7. Answers to Distraction: The authors of Driven to Distraction answer the most frequently asked questions about Attention Deficit Disorder - Hallowell & Ratey - Short questions and answers organized in themes or topics. Easy to pick up and read a little, put down, and come back later. Answers easy to find.
  8. Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception: a Hunter in a Farmer's World by Thom Hartmann
  9. Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Practical Help and Understanding by Lynn Weiss - Available in hardcover ($19.95) and paperback ($12.95)
  10. Beyond ADD: Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present by Thom Hartmann
  11. Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood - Hallowell & Ratey - Considered by many to be "the book" about ADD.
  12. Educating Inattentive Children : A Guide for the Classroom - Video - Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. and Michael J. Goldstein, M.D. "Why do some students have so much trouble paying attention, sitting still, and controlling themselves? What should teachers do? This program will familiarize teachers with these behaviors and the problems they may cause in school. Drs. Goldstein provide an easy to follow explanation concerning evaluation, medical and non-medical treatment and, most importantly, what teachers can do to successfully manage the problems these behaviors may cause in the classroom." (from jacket) 1990
  13. Focus Your Energy: Hunting for Success in Business with ADD by Thom Hartmann
  14. Grandma's Pet Wildebeest Ate My Homework (and other improbable stories): A Practical Guide for Parenting and Teaching ADHD Kids by Tom Quinn (1998)
  15. Healing ADD: Simple Excercises That Will Change Your Daily Life by Thom Hartmann
  16. The Hyperactive Child Book : Treating, Educating, and Living With an ADHD Child - Strategies That Really Work, from an Award-Winning Team of Experts by Patricia Kennedy, et al / Paperback / Published 1994 (excerpt)
  17. Living With ADD: A Workbook for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by M. Susan Roberts, Ph.D. and Gerard J. Jansen, PhD.
  18. Maybe You Know My Kid by Mary Fowler (especially potent preface to the second edition on environmental barriers faced by an ADDer)

  19. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 Behavior problems are something most consider the hallmark of the ADHD child. One of the best books I've seen in this area, one that parents I know swear by, is "1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12" by Thomas W. Phelan. It is also available in audio, video, and Spanish language versions.
  20. Out of the Fog: Treatment Options and Coping Strategies for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder by Kevin R. Murphy, Ph.D. and Suzanne LeVert. 1995
  21. Succeeding in the Workplace: Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities in the Workplace: A Guide for Success by Latham and Latham
  22. A Teenager's Guide to A.D.D. by Amen, Johnson & Amen - Written by two teenagers and a neurological pediatric psychiatrist, this book is for everyone, not only teenagers. One of my "five essential books."
  23. Teenagers With ADD: A Parent's Guide by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S. / 1995
    Excellent information on IDEA and 504. Voices of parents, educators, professionals and teens describing the peaks and valleys of life with ADD.
  24. Think Fast! The ADD Experience edited by Thom Hartmann, Janie Bowman and Susan Burgess / 1996 This book gathers expert information on and everyday experiences with ADD and presents it in a format that can be read cover to cover or scanned for specific topics relevant to the reader.
    Thom Hartmann comments: an anthology of discussions and writings culled from the ADD Forum on CompuServe, which I run along with some of the people in the book. Contributors to this book (and the discussions) include Russell Barkley, Edward Hallowell, John Ratey, Carla Nelson, and many others, not a "book by Thom Hartmann." I wrote only one chapter for it (a summary of my Hunter/Farmer theory). It includes a broad overview of perspectives and opinions about ADD. It's broad, diverse, and provides an excellent insight into the many different ways to view and treat ADD.


  25. (Hyperactivy) Why Won't My Child Pay Attention? video - by Goldstein and Goldstein - I don't' have the book but it is probably quite good - based on my impression of the video - A practical resource for parents to the most prevalent problem of children. A psychologist teams with a neurologist to help parents understand hyperactivity, review the treatments available, and provide tools to help children channel their energy and develop into successful adults.
  26. Windows Into the A.D.D. Mind by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Available in hardcover or paperback. -Daniel G. Amen is a neurological pediactric psychiatrist who has been the keynote speaker at numerous ADD conferences including the 1997 ADDA conference. This book shows the images produced by brain scans of people with ADD and gives a clear description of different types of ADD as well as treatments available.
  27. Women With Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing Disorganization at Home & in the Workplace by Sari Solden
  28. You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder by Kelly & Ramundo
  29. Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System: Unique Challenges . . . Hopeful Responses - PACER Center - Video Tape

 

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