Recommended Books

Foundational/Classic ADHD Books

1. Driven To Distraction by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.
2. Answers to Distraction by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey, M.D.
3. Delivered from Distraction by Edward Hallowell, M.D. and John Ratey, M.D.
4. CrazyBusy by Edward Hallowell, M.D.
5. Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Russell A. Barkley, PhD
6. Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved by Russell A. Barkley, PhD
7. The Gift of ADHD, 2nd ed by Lara Honos-Webb, PhD
8. The Gift of Adult ADD by Lara Honos-Webb, PhD
9. ADHD: Living Without Brakes by Martin Kutscher, M.D.
10. Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD by Thomas E. Brown, PhD
11. A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments by Thomas E. Brown, PhD
12. Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults by Thomas E. Brown, PhD
13. ADD Success Stories by Thom Hartmann
14. You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
15. Healing ADD by Daniel Amen, M.D.
16. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD by Russ Ramsay and A. L. Rostain
17. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction by Mary V. Solanto
18. ADHD and the Nature of Self Control by Russell A. Barkley, PhD
19. Honey, Are You Listening? by Rick and Jerilyn Fowler
20. Hyper: A Personal History of ADHD by Timothy Denevi
21. Fast Minds: How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might) by Craig Surman and Tim Bilkey
22. Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism by Diane M. Kennedy, Rebecca S. Banks, and Temple Grandin
23. Attention Difference Disorder: How to Turn Your ADHD Child or Teen’s Differences into Strengths in 7 Simple Steps by Kenny Handelman
24. I Always Want to Be Where I’m Not: Successful Living with ADD and ADHD by Wes Crenshaw
25. Embracing A.D.D.: A Healing Perspective by Lynn Weiss

ADHD Strategy and Tips Books

1. Fidget to Focus by Roland Rotz and Sarah Wright
2. Conquering Chronic Disorganization by Judith Kolberg
3. ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau
4. Survival Tips for Women with ADHD by Terry Matlen
5. Teaching Teens with ADD, ADHD & Executive Function Deficits: A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Parents, 2nd ed. by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
6. Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, and Colin Guare
7. Finding a Career That Works for You: A Step-by-Step Guide for Choosing a Career and Finding a Job, 2nd ed. by Wilma R. Fellman
8. 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD edited by Laurie Dupar, PCC
9. 365+1 Ways to Succeed with ADHD edited by Laurie Dupar, PCC
10. The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals by Lidia Zylowska
11. Organized for Life! Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Getting You Organized So You Stay Organized by Dana Rayburn
12. The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done by Terry Matlen
13. Zones of Regulation by Leah Kuypers
14. What to Expect When You’re NOT Expecting ADHD: A 9-Step Plan to Master the Struggles and Triumphs of Parenting a Child with ADHD by
Penny Williams
15. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
16. 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD by Cindy Goldrich
17. The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out by J. Russell Ramsay and Anthony L. Rostain
18. Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution by Jonathan Mooney & David Cole

ADHD and Women Books

1. Understanding Girls with ADHD, Updated and Revised: How They Feel and Why They Do What They Do by Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Littman, &
Patricia Quinn
2. Understanding Women with AD/HD by Kathleen Nadeau & Patricia Quinn
3. Women With Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden
4. Journeys Through ADDulthood by Sari Solden
5. Gender Issues and ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau & Patricia Quinn

ADHD and Relationships Books

1. The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov
2. The Couple’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Melissa Orlov and N. Kohlenberger
3. The Distracted Couple: The Impact of ADHD on Adult Relationships by L. Maucieri and J. Carlson
4. Married to Distraction: Restoring Intimacy and Strengthening Your Marriage in an Age of Interruption by Edward and Sue Hallowell
5. The ADHD Marriage Workbook: A User-Friendly Guide to Improving Your Relationship by Michael T Bell

ADHD Coaching Books

1. Permission to Proceed by David Giwerc
2. The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey
3. ADHD Coaching Matters: The Definitive Guide by Sarah Wright

Web Sites

1. Attention Deficit Disorder Association: add.org
2. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: chadd.org
3. National Resource Center on ADHD sponsored by CHADD: help4adhd.org
4. ADHD Coaches Organization: adhdcoaches.org
5. Professional Association of ADHD Coaches: paaccoaches.org
6. ADD Coach Academy: ADDCA.com
7. Mentor Coach: MentorCoach.com
8. Attention Talk Radio: blogtalkradio.com/AttentionTalkRadio
9. Totally ADD: totallyADD.com
10. ADDitude magazine: additudemag.com
11. drthomasebrown.com Check out his podcast and newsletter
12. russellbarkley.org Check out his lectures and newsletter
13. sarisolden.com Check out her site for info for women
14. http://adultadhdbook.com Ari Tuckman’s podcast site