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Terry Matlen's Top ADHD Book Choices
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Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-itsSurvival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its by Terry Matlen
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.48
My book, "Survival Tips for Women with ADHD", is chock-full of advice and tips from women all over the world. Tips cover everything from how to get a meal on the table, getting along in the workplace, to improving your relationships.
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your LifeWomen with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life by Sari Solden
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.01
The first and best book on women with ADHD. Sari Solden hits the mark here in explaining the challenges women with ADHD face and what they can do about it.
Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through AdulthoodDriven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $0.80
New to ADHD? Start with this. Focus is on adult ADHD.
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit DisorderYou Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $7.07
A classic and one of the first to address life with ADHD and how to improve it.
Finding a Career That Works for You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a CareerFinding a Career That Works for You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing a Career by Wilma Fellman
Buy new: $17.56 / Used from: $10.90
For those challenged by ADHD and other conditions, this is a must-read for those looking to find or change a career.
What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?: Social Skills Help for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderWhat Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?: Social Skills Help for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Michele Novotni
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $6.82
Not sure what to say? How to act? Those with ADHD often struggle with social issues. This will help you understand these challenges and what to do about them.
Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsTeenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.19
A classic book on teenagers with ADHD.
Gender Issues and AD/HD: Research, Diagnosis, and TreatmentGender Issues and AD/HD: Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Buy new: $35.10 / Used from: $12.87
Important information and research on gender issues and ADHD.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition)Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition) by Russell A. Barkley
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.94
One of my favorites for parents in helping them with their children with ADHD.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Third Edition: A Handbook for Diagnosis and TreatmentAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Third Edition: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment by Russell A. Barkley
Buy new: $64.00 / Used from: $60.00
Excellent information and research on ADHD by one of the top researchers in the field of ADHD.
ADHD in Adults: What the Science SaysADHD in Adults: What the Science Says by Russell A. Barkley
Buy new: $40.00 / Used from: $35.00
More research from Dr. Barkley, one of the top ADHD researchers in the field.
Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your RelationshipYour Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship by Russell A. Barkley
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $11.84
Dealing with a defiant teen? Help is here-
Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADDOdd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD by Jennifer Koretsky
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $18.00
No nonsense approach to living with ADHD. Easy to read with helpful information.
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the BrainSpark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $12.99
Easy to read, interesting and helpful research on the benefits of exercise for those touched by ADHD and other conditions.
A User's Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the BrainA User's Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the Brain by John J. Ratey
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $7.84
Learn how the brain works without needing a PhD to understand it.
Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage UsShadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us by John J. Ratey
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $2.96
Fascinating book on conditions that may not make it into the DSM but are enough to cause problems in one's life.
Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit DisorderJourneys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $2.45
Already diagnosed with ADHD? Learn what happens next and what you can do to improve your life.
Conquering Chronic Disorganization-First EditionConquering Chronic Disorganization-First Edition by Judith Kolberg
Buy used from: $7.75
Help is here! Title says it all.
The Link Between A.D.D and Addiction: Getting the Help You DeserveThe Link Between A.D.D and Addiction: Getting the Help You Deserve by Wendy Richardson
Buy new: $18.61 / Used from: $5.42
A classic work on ADD and addictions.
Scattered:  How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About ItScattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About It by Gabor Mate
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $3.30
A fascinating take on ADHD; how early experiences can trigger an underlying ADHD.
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden StressWhen the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Gabor Md Mate
Buy used from: $17.94
Insightful look at the body/mind connection.
Fidget to Focus: Outwit Your Boredom: Sensory Strategies for Living with ADDFidget to Focus: Outwit Your Boredom: Sensory Strategies for Living with ADD by Roland Rotz
Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $9.32
Why fidgeting helps you to think and stay calm. Great for helping parents and teachers to understand why your child needs to fidget in order to focus.
ADD in The Workplace: Choices, Changes, and ChallengesADD in The Workplace: Choices, Changes, and Challenges by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Buy new: $26.95 / Used from: $13.28
Understanding how ADD affects workplace issues.
Defeating the 8 Demons of DistractionDefeating the 8 Demons of Distraction by Geraldine Markel
Tips on how to stay focused.
Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-To-Use Guide for CliniciansIntegrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-To-Use Guide for Clinicians by Ari Tuckman
Buy new: $32.97 / Used from: $28.86
A must-have for clinicians working with adult ADHD.
Moms with ADD: A Self-Help ManualMoms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual by Christine Adamec
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.93
A life-saver for those of us with ADHD in need of support with parenting issues.
Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) by Thomas Brown
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $11.90
Excellent overview on ADHD in children and adults.
ADHD Grown Up: A  Guide to Adolescent and Adult ADHDADHD Grown Up: A Guide to Adolescent and Adult ADHD by Joel L. Young
Buy new: $19.96 / Used from: $18.88
Helpful info on adults and young adults with ADHD.
ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children, Adolescents, and AdultsADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Paul H. Wender
Buy new: $11.96 / Used from: $0.92
One of the "fathers" of ADHD research. Excellent information covering many topics on children and adults with ADHD.
View from the Cliff: A Course in Achieving Daily FocusView from the Cliff: A Course in Achieving Daily Focus by Lynn Weiss
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $4.95
A creative approach to living with ADHD.
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults, 4th Edition: A Different Way of ThinkingAttention Deficit Disorder in Adults, 4th Edition: A Different Way of Thinking by Lynn Weiss
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $8.49
Probably the first book on ADHD I ever read, which personally opened up my eyes to the possibility of my own ADHD.
Organizing for the Creative Person: Right-Brain Styles for Conquering Clutter, Mastering Time, and Reaching Your GoalsOrganizing for the Creative Person: Right-Brain Styles for Conquering Clutter, Mastering Time, and Reaching Your Goals by Dorothy Lehmkuhl
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.69
Helpful tips for those with ADHD and creative types.
Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADDHealing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD by Daniel G. Amen
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $5.00
Interesting concept of different subtypes of ADHD and how to manage them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach (Practical Clinical Guidebooks)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach (Practical Clinical Guidebooks) by J. Russell Ramsay
Buy new: $26.95 / Used from: $24.28
Bound to be a classic, this covers the proper way to treat adult ADHD.
How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and InterventionsHow To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions by Sandra F., M.A. Rief
Buy new: $21.75 / Used from: $19.63
A classic- help for your ADHD child, especially in school situations.
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple Solutions)10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple Solutions) by Stephanie Sarkis
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.95
Helpful strategies, easy to read.
Understanding Women With AD/HDUnderstanding Women With AD/HD by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.50
Help and information for women.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies) by C. Keith, Ph.D. Conners
Buy used from: $0.01
Another classic by one of the pioneers in the field.
Living With ADD: A Workbook for Adults With Attention Deficit DisorderLiving With ADD: A Workbook for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder by M. Susan Roberts
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $0.90
Real help for living with ADHD.
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic) by Thomas W. Phelan
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $7.24
Simple, effective way to help with behavioral problems.