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Classic Books on ADHD

These books are from our original list of great ADHD books for parents, teachers, or clinicians. The list is now over 10 years old, but many of these books are still so good that they are worth getting and reading. Many of these were the first works of authors like Hallowell, Ratey, Amen, Silver, Goldstein, Barkley, and Bonnet - excellent researchers, writers, and doctors all. Part of what makes this list interesting is that each of these writers has a different perspective on ADHD, treatment options, causes, and so on. Some of the writers are in private practice working with patients, some are researchers (in some cases funded by pharmaceutical companies), and some are mostly authors at this point. But each says something that has made a big contribution to the understanding of ADHD.

Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey (Contributor); Paperback

This is a classic book that changed a lot of people's thinking about ADHD. Worth the time...

The A.D.D. Hyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids
Harvey C. Parker, et al / paperback / Published 1996

Dr. Parker's origial workbook has helped many, many families.

The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook for Schools : Effective Strategies for Identifying and Teaching ADD Students in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Harvey C. Parker / Paperback / Published 1992

Windows into the A.D.D. Mind : Understanding and Treating Attention Deficit Disorders in the Everyday Lives of Children, Adolescents and Adults
Daniel G. Amen, MD. /Paperback / Published 1997

We really like Daniel Amen. He's written a number of facinating books on the brain and behavior (even on the brain and the soul), and this is a good book on ADHD. Get it along with his more recent book on the different types of ADHD ("Healing ADD" is the lead of the title)...

ADD Success Stories : A Guide to Fulfillment for Families With Attention Deficit Disorder
Thom Hartmann, John J. Ratey / Hardcover / Published 1995

Beyond Ritalin : Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorders
Stephen W. Garber, et al / Paperback / Published 1997

Garber's book is another book that shook everybody up... A different perspective

ADHD and the Nature of Self-Control
Russell A., Barkley Ph.D. / Hardcover / Published 1997

Barkley is the ADHD guru, and he has written a lot of vaulable books on the subject. This is one...

How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children : Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions for Helping Children With Attention Problems and Hyper
Sandra F. Rief / Paperback / Published 1993

Reif's book was one of the first really good books for helping kids with ADHD in the classroom setting

Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children : A Guide for Practitioners
Sam Goldstein, et al / Hardcover / Published 1998

Back in "the day" Goldstein was like everybody's kindly uncle, helping with ADHD. Everything he published was worth reading...

ADHD in the Schools : Assessment and Intervention Strategies (Guilford School Practitioner Series)
George J. Dupaul, Gary Stoner (Contributor) / Hardcover / Published 1994

Answers to Distraction
Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey (Contributor) /Paperback / Published 1996

Answers to Distraction - Cassettes

Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
Lynn Weiss, Kenneth A. Bonnet Ph. D. /Paperback / Published 1997

The Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults Workbook

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Larry B. Silver / Hardcover / Published 1992

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
Paul H. Wender / Hardcover / Published 1995

Attention Deficit Disorder : A Different Perception
Thom Hartmann / Paperback / Published 1997

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Clinical Workbook
Russell A. Barkley, et al / Paperback / Published 1998

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment
Russell A. Barkley / Hardcover / Published 1998

Beyond ADD : Hunting for Reasons in the Past & Present
Thom Hartmann / Hardcover / Published 1996

Brainstorms: Understanding and Treating the Emotional Storms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
H. Joseph Horacek MD, Hardcover

Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey (Contributor) /

Taking Charge of ADHD : The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
Russell A. Barkley, Phd, Paperback / Published 1995