Books and websites with ADHD resources Resources on ADHD
For High School and College Students & Adults
Books:
Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools by Jonathan Moone and David Cole
Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD by Kathleen Nadeau
ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students with ADD by Patricia Quinn
Help4ADD@Highschool by Kathleen Nadeau
You mean I’m not lazy, stupid or crazy? A self-help book for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo and Larry Silver (Provides practical advice on controlling adult ADD. A straightforward guide explains how to get along in groups, become organized, improve memory, and pursue professional help)
ADHD & Me: What I Learned from Lighting Fires at the Dinner Table by Blake E. S. Taylor
A Teenager’s Guide to ADD; Understanding & Treating ADD through the Teen Years
Coaching College Students with AD/HD: Issues and Answers by Patricia O. Quinn
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple Solutions) by Stephanie Sarkis
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg
Internet:
General Information on ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/adhd/DS00275/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
http://www.addresources.org/
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Especially_For_New
Adult ADD & ADHD: Recognizing the Signs, Symptoms, and Effects
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_adult_symptoms.htm
Self Help for Adult ADD: Tips for Managing Symptoms and Getting Focused
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_adult_symptoms.htm
ADD & ADHD Treatment: Professional Help for Children and Adults
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_treatments_coping.htm
ADD / ADHD Medications: Are Meds Right for You or Your Child?
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_medications.htm
Adult ADD / ADHD Articles – Features articles on every aspect of adult ADD / ADHD, including time management, career and workplace issues, relationship problems, and coaching. (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) http://www.add.org/articles/
ADHD Articles: Adults – Dozens of articles cover every issue, from the practical to the emotional, associated with adult ADD / ADHD. (Attention Deficit Disorder Resources) http://www.addresources.org/adhd_articles_adults.php
Adult ADD: Time Management, Career & Relationships – Upbeat, practical advice for adults with. Includes articles on everything from cleaning your house to choosing treatments. (ADDitude) http://www.additudemag.com/channel/Adult_ADD-LD/index.html
Self-Help Tips for Adults with ADD / ADHD
Living with AD/HD: A Lifespan Disorder — Brief articles for adults on organization and time management, workplace issues, money management, relationships and social interaction. (National Resource Center on AD/HD) http://www.help4adhd.org/en/living
Information for Adults with ADD (ADHD) – Covers many aspects of adult ADD / ADHD, including workplace issues, relationships, and physical health, with a special focus on women and ADD / ADHD. (ADDvance.com) http://www.addvance.com/help/index.html
Managing Money – Practical and ADHD-specific tips on how to improve your money management. (National Resource Center on ADHD) http://www.help4adhd.org/en/living/WWK17
ADD and College
College Issues for Students with ADHD – Information sheet on selecting the right college, obtaining help at the college, & helpful interventions and accommodations for college students with ADHD http://www.addresources.org/article_adhd_college_chadd.php
10 Tips for College Students with Disabilities – a few of clinical psychologist & author Kathleen Nadeau’s tips for students with ADHD transitioning to college http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94728312
TIPS for Transitioning to College – Time management, Interventions, Positive attitude, and Supports for students with ADHD in college http://www.add.org/articles/tiptrans.html
ADD in the workplace
Top Ten ADD Traps in the Workplace – Covers the top workplace stumbling blocks for people with ADD, and strategies for avoiding them. (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) http://www.add.org/articles/worktraps.html
ADD at Work: Job Success with Adult ADD – Advice for getting organized and focused at work, and maximizing your effectives. (ADDitude) http://www.additudemag.com/additude/article/862.html
Adult ADHD: 50 Tips on Management – A long list of helpful tips from the authors of Driven to Distraction, with ideas broken down into categories of understanding ADD / ADHD, improving work performance, and managing emotions. (Attention Deficit Disorder Resources) http://www.addresources.org/article_50_adhd_tips_adult_hallowell_ratey.php
Improving relationships and communication skills
Solutions for Intimacy Problems for Adults with ADHD – Advice for improving communication skills, including common differences between men and women in talking with each other. (Attention Deficit Disorder Association, Southern Region) http://www.adda-sr.org/reading/Articles/solutionsforitimacy-austin.htm
How Adult ADHD Affects Relationships: Strategies for Coping – Learn how ADHD can impact relationships and what you can to do mitigate the effects. (ADDConsults.com) http://www.addconsults.com/articles/full.php3?id=1448&highlight=1&q=&text=