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Taking Charge of ADHD, The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., 2013

    This book’s author is the leading researcher and expert on ADHD. Dr. Barkley  explains ADHD, ways to be a successful parent of children with executive function deficits, and strategies to cope and manage ADHD. 

    Teaching Teens with
    ADD and ADHD by 
    Chris A. Zeigler
    Dendy, 2011

    Teenagers with ADD
    and ADHD by 
    Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, 2006

    • Chris Dendy is a parent of an ADHD
      child, is an acclaimed author and speaker on ADHD.  These books include strategies, research and treatment options. Suggestions for managing adolescents with ADHD are practical and
      helpful.

     

     

     

     

    A Bird’s Eye View of
    ADD and ADHD by
     Alex Zeigler and Chris A.  Zeigler Dendy

    • This book is written for teens by
      teens.  Teens share creatively and with humor their strategies for managing ADHD.

    Smart but Scattered
    Teens by 
    Peg Dawson, Ed.D. &
    Richard Guare, Ph.D., 2013

    • This newly released book is written to
      help increase a teen’s executive function ability.  Charts for parents and teen to compare each
      other’s skills and styles offer insight. Specific solutions are offered.

    Late, Lost and
    Unprepared by
     Joyce Cooper-Kahn,
    Ph.D. & Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D.,  2008           

    • This book explains executive functioning
      and practical solutions to help build skills.

    Your Kid has ADHD
    Now What?, by Jannette M. Schuab, Ph.D.
     Schaub, Beavers
    Bond Press, 1998.

    • This book is
      available as a used book. It is an excellent overview of ADHD and parenting guidelines.  

    Taking Charge of
    Adult ADHD,
     by Russell A.
    Barkley, Ph,D., 2010

    • This book is written for adults with ADHD.  It is easy to read and full of practical
      information.  Some of it can apply effectively to young adults. 
      This book is
      based on research.  Learning mindfulness
      can help people increase their self-awareness and choice.  It can increase awareness in the pause before
      action.  Research indicates parents who
      practice mindfulness can positively impact their children.
       

    the Mindfulness
    Prescription for Adult ADHD by
     Lidia Zylowska, MD, 2012        

    • This book is
      research based on the effectiveness of mindfulness.  Learning mindfulness
      can help people increase their self-awareness and choices.  It can increase awareness in the pause before
      action.  Research indicates parents who
      practice mindfulness can positively impact their children.

    Succeeding with
    Adult ADHD, by .
    Abigail Levrini,
    Ph.D. & Frances Prevatt, Ph.D., 2012

    • This book is
      written for adults with ADHD. Each chapter gives basic information about ADHD
      and practical steps and measurements to monitor management. 

    Test Success: Test
    Taking and Study Strategies for All Students Including those with ADD and LD
    , Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D.,  2009

    Study Strategies Made Easy, A Practical Plan for
    School Success
    , Leslie Davies, M.Ed.,

    How to Study in
    College by 
    Walter Pauk &
    Ross J.Q. Owens, Cengage Learning