ADHD & Learning Differences
Featured Books
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Driven to Distraction is a classic, foundational book on ADHD. It explores the many ways ADHD presents—from hyperactivity to daydreaming—while dispelling myths, reviewing treatment options, and offering practical coping tools. Importantly, it emphasizes the positives that often accompany ADHD, such as energy, creativity, and intuition. Both insightful and encouraging, this book is an invaluable resource and a must-read for anyone parenting or supporting a child with ADHD.
More Great Books
Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach
Dr. Vincent Monastra, a specialist in ADHD treatment, provides a clear, practical guide for parents. He explains the causes of ADHD, outlines common treatments, and addresses key concerns such as diet, psychological support, educational laws, and everyday coping strategies. Straightforward and informative, this book equips parents with knowledge and tools to better understand and support their child with ADHD.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
The third edition of a classic in ADHD literature, Taking Charge of ADHD gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment and medications. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for 6- to 18-year-olds with ADHD and provides encouragement, guidance and loads of practical tips.
Superparenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child
In Superparenting for ADD, Dr. Edward Hallowell shifts from explaining ADHD to guiding parents in how to raise children with it. Offering practical strategies, he emphasizes unconditional love, recognizing “mirror traits,” and creating safe environments where kids can take risks and grow. With clear techniques and a hopeful outlook, this book provides a game plan to help children with ADD thrive. A must-read companion to Driven to Distraction.
Executive Functioning Superpowers: Inclusive Strategies That Embrace Neurodiversity at Home and in the Classroom
This practical guide helps parents and teachers support children with executive functioning challenges—common in ADHD, autism, prenatal substance exposure, and other neurodivergent conditions. Covering organization, task completion, and flexible thinking, it offers strategies to reduce stress and build independence. With games, activities, apps, and resources to engage even reluctant learners, it equips families and educators to strengthen these vital skills. An encouraging, hands-on resource for helping neurodiverse children thrive at home and in school.
Raising Capable Kids
This empowering book helps parents move beyond labels to raise children as strong, capable, and curious individuals—regardless of diagnosis. Centered on 12 key habits, it covers setting expectations, advocating for fair treatment, creating safe challenges, and helping kids build a narrative of strength. Blending neuroscience, real-life stories, and practical activities, it equips families to support and celebrate their extraordinary children. A game-changing guide for parents seeking to nurture resilience and success in every child.
Low-Demand Parenting
Low-Demand Parenting by Amanda Diekman, an autistic adult and parent of neurodivergent children, introduces a radically accepting approach that lowers expectations and restores balance at home. By identifying both obvious and hidden demands, parents can learn to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and create more joyful family life. With step-by-step strategies, scripts, and practical tools, Diekman offers a compassionate guide that helps families thrive by meeting children exactly where they are, rather than pushing them to fit expectations.
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