Favorite ADHD Book?

My daughter sees a behavioral therapist and she recommended a book to me that I've really enjoyed. It is called "Taking Charge of ADHD" by Russell A. Barkley.

What are some books that have helped you out alot?

< =text/>_popupControl(); I really liked a book called "Born to Be Wild". It really helped me get some perspective on what's normal and how to temper my reaction to adhd.

I haven't read that book yet, but I love 'Healing ADD' BY Hartman and also 'The Myth Of The ADD Child' by Thomas Armstrong.

Both books are excellent and I highly recommend them.

We just started with a Behavioral Therapist and he recommended, "Taking charge of ADHD, by Russell Barcleyare there any books for child to read to understand adhd better? Here is a website that has lots of books. My son is ADHD, High functioning Autism and dygraphic. I've read a couple of these books about Autism, but I'm also looking for a book for my child to read. Good LuckMy favorite ADHD books are those by author Mel Levine. I've read The Myth of Laziness and just started A Mind at a Time. They are not only about ADHD but are about how different people's minds work and how specific difficulties with learning can develop and often spiral out of control because they are not understood. They are really fascinating and insightful and I highly recommend them, especially for anyone who has a child (or are themselves) struggling in school, leading to self-esteem issues and behavior problems.
As far as books for kids, my daughter loves the Percy Jackson and the Young Olympians series, starting with The Lightning Thief. They are fictional books for older elementary and middle school kids, based on Greek mythology set in modern times. The main character is diagnosed with ADHD, but then discovers that he is actually a demi-god. A very positive character to identify with!
I also recommend the Joey Pigza series by Jack Gantos for older elementary school kids. Joey is an unforgettable character with extreme ADHD and a really messed up family situation too. I would recommend reading it with your child because there is a lot that you might want to discuss with them.
My favorite book for an adult to read is Sandra Reif's How To Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD. The book gives a lot of helpful suggestions for school, but it's also helpful for outside of school. I love the sections of interview segments with people who have ADHD. They comment on their best teacher and provide other insights into their lives. I also love her section in the beginning where she talks about common characteristics of inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. She goes beyond the clinical symptoms and talks about other common behaviors. This led to several lightbulb moments for me that helped me connect why my child is doing certain things that he does. I've also gotten great suggestions for strategies to try in school and at home.I would second Sandra Reif's book as well as Mel Levine's. They are excellent reads. The Percy Jackson series is a fun series as well.

I didn't like the Barkley book. I think it was a little too clinical or dry for me. I only made it through about 1/2 the book.

Depending on what you are interested in, the following are also good:

10 Days to a Less Defiant Child
The Explosive Child
Parenting Kids with ADHD: 10 Things Medicine Can't Teach You
Understanding Girls with ADHD

The Explosive Child is a very good read. I attended one of the author's day long seminars last year and many of his theories make sense. We implement some of the techniques at home and it does help.

My DD psych. recommended the Barkley book as well but I haven't read it.

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