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ADHD Resources

SFPL and web resources about ADHD and its symptoms. More resources about ADHD can be found in the Learning Differences Collection, Main Library, Fifth Floor.

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  • The ADHD Advantage

    What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength

    Archer, Dale,
    ADHDers – so often characterized as unfocused, disorganized, or unreliable -- are actually endlessly curious, resilient, visionary individuals whose ranks include the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. And these individuals have reached the…
    Book, 2015New York, New York : Avery, [2015]
  • Smart but Scattered Teens

    the "executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential

    Guare, Richard
    Teens and tweens often lack executive skills needed to solve problems, manage time, and perform tasks. These functions are developed in the frontal lobe which is not fully matured in teenagers. If parents can better comprehend brain development,…
    Book, 2013New York : Guilford Press, [2013]
  • Fast Minds

    How to Thrive If You Had ADHD (or Think You Might)

    Surman, Craig
    Whether you have been diagnosed with ADHD, think you may have it, or just exhibit many of these traits, Fast Minds will help you: Figure out what isn't working in your life, and the keys to fixing it.
    Book, 2013New York, NY : Berkley Books, 2013.
  • Smart but Stuck

    Emotions in Teens and Adults With ADHD

    Brown, Thomas E., 1942-
    15 true and compelling stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten "stuck" at school, work, and/or in social relationships because of their ADHD.
    Book, 2014San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2014]
  • The ADHD Book of Lists

    a Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens With Attention Deficit Disorders

    Rief, Sandra F.,
    Created for teachers (K-12), parents, school psychologists, medical and mental health professionals, counselors, and other school personnel, this important resource contains the most current information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder…
    Book, 2015San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, [2015]
  • There have been several studies that suggest there is a direct link between having ADHD and falling victim to substance use disorder (SUD). Research also indicates is that there are effective ways of treating both afflictions to help those suffering…
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  • Understanding Girls With ADHD

    How They Feel and Why They Do What They Do

    Nadeau, Kathleen G.,
    Understanding Girls with ADHD is the go-to book for those needing guidance, support, and knowledge about female manifestations of ADHD.
    Book, 2015Washington, DC : Advantage Books, 2015.