I have a gc from christmas for Barnes and noble and would like to find a good book on ADHD to get into to. Any recommendations out there?
If you have read anything that helped you and your child, please let me know. I am not looking for anything related to no medication/natural etc. I have been that route. I think maybe im looking for something that will help me thru the next few years..the Tween/teen years, into middle school and on to HS and college...
Thanks in advance!
I have read several (or parts of several) books, but I don't think one just really stands out for me. I think it really just depends on what avenue you want to take. What I have found is that there is an ADHD or Child Behavior book out there to support any and every method. So, if you have a preconceived idea about what you want to do, there is a book out there to help you do it. My suggestion is to make sure whatever book you find, check the copyright date and make sure that it isn't too old. That way it more possibly incorporates the most current research. I like to go to the library, but I have found that their selection is rather old. Good luck to you in your search... if you find a good one, let me know... always looking for a good read, especially one that could help my son & family :)I'd recommend anything by Russell Barkley or Hallowell and Ratey. Barkley's one of the leading researchers on adhd and his books are excellent reads. Hallowell and Ratey have written several books together all packed with truely helpful advise and interesting stories.If it were me, I'd check out books on ADHD at the library first and wouldn't spend money (or use the giftcard) on one unless I knew it was something that I really felt was worth having and would refer to. There are SO many varying opinions and approaches on ADHD; I would want to make sure that a book made sense to me and was genuinely helpful before I purchased it.inspiredbymusic has a good suggestion.
Check out Russell Barkley's web site for his articles and a taste of what his books will have.
Take a look at "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder".
Hallowell and Ratey have the driven to distraction books that some find useful.
Also you might try the website for Hoagies Gifted for a suggestion of books based on different types of interests for your son to read.
I was just at the book store yesterday looking at all of the ADHD books. I wrote the names down for several and bought several more. I have a 12 1/2 year old DS and so I too am looking for something to help during the middle school and teen years. I purchased the following:Teenagers with ADD and ADHD by C. Dendy (2006) and Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD - A reference for teachers and parents by C. Dendy (2000). The other books I found interesting but didn't purchase (yet) are Give Your Teen a Chance by L. Weiss (THis is partly about figuring out what is ADHD and what is normal teen behavior). The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD by J. Taylor (This is a book for the kids.) Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success by R. Lovoie. THere were other books as well but these were the ones that seemed to have teen info as well. I spent quite a bit of time looking through all of them and they look good. Of course since I haven't read any of them yet I can't say for sure whether they are helpful or not. Good luck and let me know what you find!
Hello all , I am currently reading a book entitled ADHD and Me . It is written by a young man who has adhd and tells kids in the tween years how to adjust to schedules and issues in school. I am finding it very interesting. hope this helps . Right now I am reading The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Rately. Her case Studies are really giving me
some ideas to work on. I also have Driven from Distraction. For an adult I recemend both of these books.
jacks.... you probably want to check out John Ratey's book just out: "Spark". It's about how exercise helps the brain--somthing which seems especially appropriate for teenage boys!! Plus, what can be more natural than exercise?!
Ratey's site and book description: http://www.johnratey.com/site/default.aspx
Far and away the best book on this topic (and I have read dozens) is Only a mother could love him" by Ben Polis. I bought copies for family members and teachers. It is written by a young man with adhd and gives his perspective on growing up and dealing with the challenges of school and everyday life. I don't have adhd, I have absolutely no idea what it must be like to confront this struggle daily. This book provided insight and hope. Lots of hope. Heya trixila:
Another good one is to watch Lee Evans the English comedian. Strong language in some of his shows, others that were on TV are "cleaner".
Occassionally he talks about bullying & boxing or ADHD but mostly he just is himself--in all his ADHD glory.
You will be able to see [and laugh] at what things bug ADHD'ers, how quickly our brains really move and how we jump topics.
I write a lot about what ADHD brains do, and how we're hard wired
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