And to be clear, we are not opposed to ADHD medication or stimulants in the slightest. I take Vyvanse daily in addition to several of the supplements Dr. Greenblatt recommends.

An insightful, sensitive portrayal of children who need help—and how to help them.” —Myrna B. Shure

Recommended Reading

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

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.Remember, every ADHD journey is unique, and these books offer a range of perspectives and approaches. They can help you better understand your child's world and provide the tools to navigate it.

You won’t find another book like this. Written by an experienced counsellor with ADHD who really understands ADHD kids and how to get the best out of them.” Dr Sawhney, ADHD Specialist Paediatrician Comments 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. 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.

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If there's one person who's dedicated his life to understanding ADHD, it's Dr. Russell Barkley. Inspired by personal tragedy - the loss of his ADHD-diagnosed brother in a car accident - Barkley has become a leading authority in the field.

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. Unfortunately, most teachers and a significant number of therapists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists have not been formally educated… about the impact of ADHD. Cindy Goldrich, Chapter 1, 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD Yes, your parenting style can affect a child with ADHD. For example, most modern books discuss how reward-based systems are better than punishments. The book advises readers on how to get an accurate diagnosis for their child. It also covers useful parenting techniques and shows you how taking a reward-based approach often yields better results than punishment. Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn’t Fit In – When to Worry and When Not to Worry

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Danielle’s note: I would highly recommend this book to folks who are relatively new to what ADHD is, what it looks like, or how to handle and support a child with ADHD. The book is laid out well, easy to understand, and based on the current science and educational psychology of ADHD. I can personally attest that a lot of these methods work astonishingly well. The latest edition includes information from new books and resources, making this one of the most up-to-date resources available.