Recommended Books for Parents

  • Attention Defict Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults, Thamas E. Brown, Ph.D., 2005, Yale University Press.
  • ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder [focus primarily on adults with ADHD], Hartmann, T. (1996), Grass Valley, CA., Underwood Books.
  • ADHD: A Survival Guide for Parents and Teachers, Lougy, R. & Rosenthal, D., (2002), Duarte, CA., Hope Press.
  • Angry Children, Worried Parents: Seven Steps to Help Families Manage Anger. Goldstein, S., Brooks, R., & Weiss,S. (2004). Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse.
  • Attention Deficit Disorder, A Different Perception, Hartmann, T. (1996), Grass Valley, California: Underwood Books.
  • Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Realities, Myths, and Controversial Treatments, Ingersoll, B. & Goldstein, M. (1993). New York: Doubleday.
  • Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect, Cox, A.J. (2006). New York: Guilford Press.
  • Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adult, Hallowell, E., M.D., & Ratey, J., M.D. (1994). New York: A Touchstone Book, Simon and Schuster.
  • Dr Larry Silver’s Advice to Parents on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Silver, L. (1993). Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Press.
  • Helping Your Hyperactive/Attention Deficit Child, Taylor, J., Ph.D. (1994), Rocklin, California: Prima Publishing.
  • Help Your Worried Kids: How Your Child Can Conquer Anxiety and Fear. Last, C.G. (2006). New York: Guilford Press. [describes relaxation methods for young children].
  • How to Handle a Hard-to-Handle Kid: A parent’s Guide to Understanding and Changing Problem Behaviors, Edwards, C.D. (1999). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
  • Hyperactivity: Why Won’t My Child Pay Attention, Goldstein, S. & Goldstein, M. (1992), Salt Lake City: Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center.
  • Parents and Adolescents Living Together: Part I The Basics (2nd.ed.). Patterson, G.R., & Forgatch, M. (2005). Champaign, IL: Research Press.
  • Raising Your Child’s Social IQ, Cohen, C. (2000). Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Press. [Excellent book for parents on teaching social skills].
  • Setting Limits, How to Raise Responsible Independent Children by Providing Reasonable Boundaries, MacKenzie, R., Ed.D. (1993), Rocklin, California: Prima Publishing.
  • Straight Talk About Your Child’s Mental Health: What to Do When Something Seems Wrong, Farone, S. (2003). New York: Guilford Press.
  • Taking Charge of ADHD: A Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, Barkley, R., Ph.D., (1995), New York/London: The Guilford Press.
  • The ADD Hyperactive Workbook for Parents, Teachers, and Kids (2nd ed.), Parker, H. (1988), Plantation, Florida: Specialty Press.
  • The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control, Murphy, T., & Oberlin, L.H. (2002). New York: Three Rivers Press.
  • The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder (3rd. ed.), Papalos, D., & Papalos, J. (2006). New York:Broadway Books.
  • The Bipolar Teen: What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family. Miklowitz, D.J. & George, E.L. (2008). New York: Guilford Press.
  • The Explosive Child (3rd.ed.). Greene, R. (2005). New York: HarperCollins. [Visit also his website: explosivechild.com].
  • Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (2nd ed.), Dendy, C.A. (2006). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House – [excellent book on raising a teen with ADHD].
  • Teaching Young Children with ADHD: Successful Strategies and Practical Interventions for PreK-3, Lougy,R., DeRuvo, S., Rosenthal,D., (2007). Thousand Oaks, CA., Corwin Press.
  • Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior, Comings, D., M.D. (1990), Duarte, California: Hope Press.
  • What Every Parent Wants to Know: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Wodrich, D. (1994), Baltimore: Brookes.
  • Yes, Your Teen is Crazy: Loving Your Kid without Losing Your Mind. Bradley, M. J. (2002). Gig Harbor, WA: Harbor Press.
  • Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship, Barkley, R., Ph.D., & Robin, A., Ph.D., (2008). New York, Guilford Press.
  • Your Hyperactive Child, Ingersoll, B. (1988), New York: Doubleday.