Reading to your child about other ADHD kids' experiences can help them sort through feelings about their behaviors and teach them new ways to handle situations, adds Glen Elliott, M.D., Ph.D., chief psychiatrist and medical director for Children's Health Council in Palo Alto, Calif., and a clinical professor at Stanford University.
"It may not work for all children with ADHD, but it's a strategy that's worth trying," he says.
Here's a list of the top ADHD books for you and your child. If you can't find the information you're looking for, "your pediatrician may be able to more directly address your particular questions and provide an ongoing personal relationship," Dr. Rosenblatt says.
Expert-Recommended ADHD Books for Parents
ADHD Book #1: Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents[1] (Guilford Press, 3rd edition, 2013), by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
All our experts think parents should read this book.
"It's the most quoted book [by ADHD experts] because it has a lot of evidence to back up the suggestions," says Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., senior director of the ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute[2] in New York City.
"It also puts everything in very user-friendly language, like '10 ways to do this' or '8 ways to do that' – and parents find that valuable," he adds.
References
- ^ Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org)
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