The latest edition includes information from new books and resources, making this one of the most up-to-date resources available. Children with ADHD often struggle with sensory processing challenges. "The Sensory Child Gets Organized" is a fantastic resource that provides solutions to help your child succeed at home, in school, and in life. We talk more about Dr. Barkley's research on ADHD children and their maturity gap here. Finally Focused This book is a goldmine of effective mindfulness techniques and strategies to help your child improve their attention and behavior. It's broken down easily into 10 lessons.

As a supporter of the idea to “parent the child you have”, Goldrich also provides ways for parents to tailor what they learn to their child.

Danielle’s note: If you’re new here, you may not know that I was identified with autism as an adult, after my first child was diagnosed. Many, many neurodivergent adults are learning their identities quite late in life, after a child, friend, or family member is diagnosed. This book is a classic for explaining what ADHD is and what it isn’t, and it offers a lot of ideas around treatment options that are helpful for adults as well as children. Like Scatterbrain above, it also offers a much-needed reframe; your “failures” are not happening because you’re not trying hard enough! You just don’t have the tools you need for success . . . yet. One of my biggest concerns for my son is making sure he always feels loved, accepted, and understood. The first step on that road would be understanding himself. You may be wondering why books for parents of children with ADHD would be good when simple google searches can give so much information. Here are some perks of books: Short enough for a busy parent to actually read and use; utterly reliable and authoritative but never pedantic; wise, kind, and teeming with the chirping voices of children who have ADHD; this cornucopia of a book will feed you over and over again. Wonderfully written, infused with positive energy and solid information. All parents of children who have ADHD should buy it.” (Edward Hallowell, MD, best-selling author ofDelivered from Distraction)

A neurodivergent person himself, Ross-Child wrote this revolutionary book in hopes that it would help empower other neurodivergent people to develop their talents, appreciate their neurodiversity, and how to move through the world with confidence and clarity. Parenting our ADHD child well requires providing materials to help them in their lives. Here are some books I found that can help parents enlighten, empower, and encourage children with ADHD. Books for kids with ADHD This is an insightful and practical book where veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD, with a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. I love watching his YouTube videos and would highly recommend you watch them. I do, however, love books, something to have and hold. I’m old school. Some people find his approach authoritarian but, as with all parenting books, I would recommend you take the parts from it that suit you and your family. My daughter would never, ever do time out! When people told me to put her in timeout or on the naughty step, I would tell them to first produce a unicorn singing Sinatra. Do what you can. Beyond helping parents find ways to calm their children, the book helps them to nurture a child’s strengths. It contains tips for building creativity and helping children stay focused on subjects that motivate them.

This guide offers practical advice and tips on how to support your son through his diagnosis and the challenges that come with it. I also offer Parent Coaching sessions. Learn more about collaborative parent coaching and training . Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive – Dr. Mark Bertin Raising Superstar Kids with ADHD: Practical Knowledge and Parenting Techniques to Transform Your Explosive Child Now is a parenting book written by a woman whose daughter has ADHD. This perspective comes with first hand knowledge, encouragement, and comradery. God had other plans for me when my husband and I adopted our son. Our lives would never be the same. My boy’s uncontrollable behaviors humbled me. Ultimately, those same behaviors saved my family. They walked me into the world of cognitive differences such as ADHD, Autism, and anxiety.

This book is written by Sarah Templeton who is a therapist and has ADHD herself (diagnosed at 51). She has worked with hundreds of parents of ADHD children. This book has a very easy-to-use format and allows you to skip to chapters that are relevant to you and your family. It had been recommended by ADHD psychiatrists, paediatricians, parents, teachers, SEN teachers and ADHD teens. It’s for anyone that lives with, teaches, cares for or encounters a child with ADHD. We homeschooled, memorized Scripture like no one’s business, and I tolerated zero crap from my girls. And the pride oozed from my skin without me even realizing it. (Just like a Pharisee, right?) My “Out of Control” Child Changed Everything

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Within this book, Penny Wiliams shares her unfiltered thoughts and emotions during her progression through the learning curve of parenting a child with ADHD. This book exposes the genuine grit of the moment-by-moment peaks and valleys of this special parenthood. The book guides you through understanding why your child is "explosive" and provides detailed steps and strategies to handle these challenging situations. Dr. Greene's compassionate and insightful approach can make a world of difference in your family's daily life. The Sensory Child Gets Organized

Author Ben Foss uses easy-to-apply analogies, his own life experiences with dyslexia, and many tools to help parents empower kids with dyslexia and other LDs to maximize their learning, feel confident, and become advocates for themselves. Foss challenges traditional beliefs about reading and learning. His paradigm may seem revolutionary, but most of his suggestions are just plain common sense. Dr. Sharon Saline's book "What Your ADHD Child Wished You Knew" is a teaches parents who are looking for strategies on how to help their child succeed in school and reach their academic goals. Written by a pediatrician, this book aims to assist parents, and their children keep calm, flexible and in control. This book includes effective mindfulness techniques to overcome daily challenges experienced.He describes these natural treatment alternatives in detail and provides a guide to working with healthcare professionals to create a personalized treatment plan. First, it is important to create an environment that is conducive to studying and learning. This includes having a dedicated area for your child’s books, supplies, and activities that is free from distractions such as television or video games. You should also set realistic expectations for completing tasks, as well as providing positive reinforcement for the successes your child has in school or at home. This book aims to help parents discover what they can do for their child to flourish; it provides answers to questions and gives real-world solutions. Some of the topics included are: how to find the best therapy for your child, the importance of keeping an ADHD journal, hints and tips for avoiding meltdowns and reducing your stress levels.