CAUTION: EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT ADHD
Dr. Russell A. Barkley, Phd stresses, “ADHD individuals do not have a problem knowing what to do, they have a problem doing what they know.” Educating an ADHD brain which does not adequately transform knowledge into action is a poor substitute for a proper treatment plan.
Current Recommendations:
"ADD Stole My Car Keys”
(Rick Green & Umesh Jain, M.D. PH.D)
- a humorous explanation of ADHD, and strategies for adults.
“Late, Lost, and Unprepared”
(Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Ph.D. & Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D.)
- explanation of executive function in children, and strategies to help.
“ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life”
(Judith Kolberg & Kathleen Nadeau, Ph. D)
- organization challenges and strategies for adults with ADHD.
“You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?”
(Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo)
- adult self-help book
"Driven to Distraction”
(Edward Hallowell, M.D. & John Ratey, M.D.)
- understandable medical description of ADHD
“Delivered from Distraction”
(Edward Hallowell, M.D. & John Ratey, M.D.)
- getting the most out of life with ADHD