10 Books for Parents of Children with ADHD

The following books have not been reviewed by me and being on this list should not be considered an endorsement of the books. The following list has been compiled as a convenience, to let you know what books are available to help you cope with raising a child with ADHD.

Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons that Medicine Cannot Teach

Author: Vincent J. Monastra, Ph.D.

Publisher: American Psychological Association

This book offers parents lots of information on raising children with ADHD. Dr. Monastra discusses the role of medication, nutrition and other therapies in helping children and teens with ADHD succeed. The book provides parents with the information they need to create a positive home environment as well as explaining what parents can do when working with the school district in setting up an educational program for their child.

The ADHD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents

Author: Colleen Alexander-Roberts

Publisher:  Taylor Trade Publishing

This book provides practical, useful information parents can use in everyday life to help their child manage symptoms of ADHD. Information in the book include: common characteristics of ADHD in children, preventing misbehaviors, working with adolescents, and how ADHD impacts the entire family.

ADD & ADHD Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask

Author: Susan Ashley

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

This book is written in question and answer format and is designed to be used as a reference book. If you have a question about ADHD, parenting children with ADHD, treatment for ADHD or working with schools, you can look for your question and read the author's answer. Some of the questions addressed in the book include: Can poor parenting cause AD/HD? What can social skills training do? What treatments work? What treatments don't work? There are many more questions to help parents understand ADHD and help their children succeed.

How to Reach and Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies and Interventions

Author: Sandra F. Rief, M.A.

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

This book can help both parents and teachers, providing practical suggestions for helping children with ADHD in the classroom and at homework time. There is basic information about ADHD and treatment options. It also provides ways to teach impulse control, improve concentration and learn study skills. There is additional information on teaching social skills as well as problem areas parents and teachers should look for during the school years.

10 Days to a Less Distracted Child: The Breakthrough Program the Gets Your Kids to Listen, Learn, Focus and Behave

Author: Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D.

Publisher: Da Capo Press

This book provides information for parents to help their children work through distraction and inattention problems. Information covered in the book includes: homework, social problems, using positive reinforcement, coexisting conditions, medication and alternative treatments and long-term suggestions for managing distractibility.