Terry Matlen's Top ADHD Book Choices
 
 







  
Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults, 4th Edition: A Different Way of Thinking9 reviews
Lynn Weiss

Taylor Trade Publishing, 2005

Valuable Focus on Relationships

+ Practical,but a Bit Advanced Book,isn't it?
+ Excellent choice, the best

This book really shines in its descriptions of how the behaviors of adults with ADHD affect interactions and relationships with those around them. Dr. Weiss also offers helpful and practical solutions for dealing with the daily problems that arise in these relationships and interactions. Many ...
  
  











  



  
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)283 reviews
Thomas W. Phelan

Parentmagic, Inc., 2004

Thank you!

+ little too old for my 2 yr old
+ This will change your family life
+ THE book on disciplining your children
  
  











  



  
Conquering Chronic Disorganization-First Edition26 reviews
Judith Kolberg

Squall Press, 2006

Best book for hoarders, or clutter challenged!!!

+ Excellent Book!
+ Practical Information!
+ Chronically Helpful!
  
  











  



  
ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children, Adolescents, and Adults1 review
Paul H. Wender

Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

The best book on ADHD

This is the best book I've read so far on ADHD. The author has done his homework. If you have been wondering if your child had ADHD, you will know for sure when you read this book. As I read this book, it was as though the author had lived in our home and wrote a book about our lives, and our ...
  
  











  



  
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple ...34 reviews
Stephanie Sarkis

New Harbinger Publications, 2006

Adult ADD

+ 10 Simple Solutions to ADD

This is a book I wish I'd owned years and years ago. It would have changed my life back then. This book understands the goings-on in the mind of a person with ADD. It cuts to the chase giving advice that can be put into play on the spot. Great handbook.
  
  











  



  
Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults (Yale University Press Health & ...14 reviews
Thomas Brown

Yale University Press, 2006

Complex material, clearly written

+ technical, but useful
+ Well Written; Very Readable; Useful for Professionals, Parents, Students
+ Excellent reference book
  
  











  



  
Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD109 reviews
Daniel G. Amen

Berkley Trade, 2002

Strongly recommend this book

+ A fantastic resource for ADHD
+ Useful but...
+ One Of The Better Ones
  
  











  



  
A User's Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the Brain38 reviews
John J. Ratey

Vintage, 2002

Use your brain - change your life

+ Definitely not a user's guide. It's much better than that
+ Best Book On The Brain Yet
+ Great book
  
  











  



  
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress3 reviews
Gabor Mate

Vintage Canada, 2004

Full of information and insight

+ Thought Provoking
+ Life changing book

Gabor Mate took a difficult subject (PNI, emotions, and the "cause" of illness) and made it understandable, readable, and very insightful. Whether you are just at the start of your journey in this field or if , like me, you have a library full of Myss, Hay, Chopra, and Brennan, you will find ...
  
  











  



  
View from the Cliff: A Course in Achieving Daily Focus14 reviews
Lynn Weiss

Taylor Trade Publishing, 2001

Weiss has done it again

+ Very Helpful, but could have been more Concise
+ Good format, but Weiss should know not everybody is like her...
+ View from the Cliff
+ In My Top 10 List
  
  











  



  
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit ...98 reviews
Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo

Scribner, 2006

Incredibly helpful!!!

+ You Mean I'm not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?

I bought this book because I'm always looking for solutions to the problem, not just diagnosis of the problem. This is a very practical, pragmatic, reality based book. With every issues mentioned for ADD, the author gives ways to address it to help the one dealing with ADD. I learned things I ...
  
  











  



  
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition)49 reviews
Russell A. Barkley

The Guilford Press, 2000

Taking Charge of ADHD

+ Getting the Facts Straight about ADHD
+ Helpful, scientific resource
+ Good reference material
+ The Best Book that I recommend.
  
  











  



  
Understanding Women With AD/HD12 reviews
Kathleen G. Nadeau

Advantage Books, 2002

Must Read

+ Must Read for Women W/ADHD
+ Great reference book
+ Good AD/HD Resource
  
  











  



  
Gender Issues and AD/HD: Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment3 reviews

Advantage Books, 2002

Great AD/HD Resource

+ Valuable information from two top experts
+ Comprehensive resource on AD/HD in women

This is a great resource for professionals who treat and work with females with AD/HD, females with AD/HD, and parents of females with AD/HD. Though the book may be intended for professionals, the setup of the book is very ADD Friendly and the language is easy to understand. I think reading this ...
  
  











  



  
What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't?: Social Skills Help for Adults with Attention ...28 reviews
Michele Novotni, Randy Petersen

Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse, 1999

Even if your partner with ADHD isn't an avid reader, he/she might read this book

+ Too much or not enough?

Do you think your partner might have ADHD, but he or she either resists the idea or you don't know how to broach the subject? Buy this book by Dr. Michele Novotni. Rather than telling someone, "I think you have ADHD," it's usually better to first empathize with and validate the person's ...
  
  











  



  
Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its26 reviews
Terry Matlen

Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse, 2005

Humor

+ One of the most helpful books and authors for ADHD issues!!!
+ pretty good

I have ADHD. This book made me laugh out loud,which is something hard to come by with this...altered brain of mine. I've shared it with some of my patients who share this joy as well.
  
  











  



  
Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us31 reviews
John J. Ratey

Bantam, 1998

Cultivate your shadow hypochondriasis

+ an important book
+ Insightful observations, well written

Shadows Syndromes is a worthy read, in that it does a good job of highlighting the major disconnect between diagnostic categories and reality. While the DSM model has its uses (research and billing being the only two I can think of right now), it also serves to reify the notion that mental ...
  
  











  



  
Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About It33 reviews
Gabor Mate

Plume, 2000

Mesmerizing and insightful

+ Unbelievably helpful and insightful
+ Spellbinding and insightful
+ Scattered
  
  











  



  
Moms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual10 reviews
Christine Adamec

Taylor Trade Publishing, 2000

Excellent resource for mothers who have recently been diagnosed with ADD

+ Excellent read for moms who struggle with ADD

Moms with ADD is an affirmative how-to guide to managing your household and raising children for mothers who also have ADD (or ADHD). It is written in essay format, but in short, snappy paragraphs and sections covering many different aspects of daily life as a parent. One of the best features of ...
  
  











  



  
Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-To-Use Guide for Clinicians13 reviews
Ari Tuckman

New Harbinger Publications, 2007

Are you a mental-health "gatekeeper"? Please read this book

+ A must read for every clinician.
+ Excellent Adult ADHD Resource
+ Excellent resource for coaches and allied professionals
+ Helping adults with ADHD lead better lives
  
  











  






   



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