Understanding Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen B. Littman, and Patricia O. Quinn. (1999) ISBN #0-9660366-5-4. For many girls, ADHD symptoms are a hidden problem often overlooked or misunderstood. Diagnosed later, symptom may go untreated. Find out how ADHD affects girls from preschool through high school.

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Adventures of Piper the Hyperactive Mouse
by Mark Lowry & Martha Bolton. There are 4 books in this series: Pipers Night Before Christmas (1998) ISBN #1582290008; Nighttime Is Just Daytime With Your Eyes Closed (1999) ISBN #1582290768; Piper Steals The Show (2000) ISBN #1582291276; and Piper’s Twisted Tale (2001) ISBN #1582291926. Growing up with ADHD, the author, Mark Lowry, readily identifies with the character in his books, Piper the Hyperactive Mouse. Mark is a multi-talented artist who is a popular Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter, as well as author of these wonderful children's books. Each book comes with a CD with Mark narrating the story, these books are a must!

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ADHD and Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Making It Through the Tough Years.
Colleen Alexander-Roberts. (1995) ISBN #0-87833-899-3. Unlike the parents of elementary school children with ADHD, parents of ADHD teens must focus on gaining the keeping control of the situation because the risks are increased in severity and consequence. ADHD and Teens is a manual of practical advice to help parents cope with the problems that can arise during these years.

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ADHD Handbook for Families: A Guide to Communicating with Professionals.
Paul Weingartner. (1999) ISBN #0-87868-750-5. This empowering book gives families practical, concrete know-how. The ADHD Handbook is packed with proven, real-life strategies and techniques that can be put to use immediately, including how to develop behavior modification plans by accurately observing, recording, and reporting behavior; how to decide if and when to use medication; how to work with clinical and education professionals and other members of the family for effective interventions.

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ADHD in the Young Child Driven to Redirection: A Guide for Parents and Teachers of Young Children with ADHD.
Cathy Reimers, Ph.D. and Bruce A. Brunger. (1999) ISBN #1-886941-32-7. A unique book, where the authors sensitively and effectively describe what life is like living with a young child with ADHD. They review characteristics of ADHD, causes, and medical and behavior modification treatments.

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AD/HD & Driving: A Guide for Parents of Teens with AD/HD.
J. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D. (2001) ISBN #0-9708813-0-4. This book makes parents aware of the many decisions that they must make before putting their child in the driver's seat. Practical checklists, worksheets, and sample contracts are provided to assist the parent in encouraging safe driving behavior in their child who has AD/HD.

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What Every Parent Wants to Know.
David L. Wodrich. (2000) ISBN #1-55766-398-X. This new book provides an excellent resource for understanding and diagnosing ADHD, as well as "overlapping" disorders, like ODD, and Conduct Disorder. There is also a detailed section on treatment, including behavior management and medication.

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All About Attention Deficit Disorder.
Thomas Phelan, Ph.D. (1996) ISBN #1-889140-11-2. A readable, practical and comprehensive manual for parents and teachers interested in understanding the facts about ADD.

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Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Realities, Myths and Controversial Treatments.
Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D. and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. (1993) ISBN #0-385-46931-4. This guide helps parents and professionals to recognize symptoms of learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Covers in detail conventional treatments that have been scientifically validated plus more controversial methods of treatment such as orthomolecular therapies, amino acid supplementation, dietary interventions, EEG biofeedback, cognitive therapy, sensory integration therapy, and visual training.

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Attention, Please!
Edna D. Copeland, Ph.D. and Valerie L. Love, M.Ed. (1995) ISBN #1-886941-02-5. This comprehensive guide for successfully parenting children with ADD and hyperactivity, enables parents to knowledgeably orchestrate the group of professionals and educators who impact their children's lives.

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Beyond Ritalin: Facts About Medication and Other Strategies for Helping Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders.
Stephen W. Garber, Ph.D., Marianne Daniels Garber, Ph.D., and Robyn Freedman Spizman. (1997) ISBN #0-06-097725-6. The authors respond to concerns all parents and individuals have about using medications to teat disorders such as ADHD, explain the importance or treatment program for those with this condition, and discuss fads and falicies in current treatments.

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Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on ADHD.
Larry Silver, M.D. (1999) ISBN #0-812930-52-5. This resource addresses the subjects all parents wonder about when they suspect their child has ADHD: causes, signs to look for, getting an accurate diagnosis, latest information on medications, and other treatments.

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Life on the Edge: Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD.
David Spohn. (1998) ISBN #1568382065. Life on the Edge shares without shame the stories of disaster and the joys of daily successes that mark life with an ADD/ADHD child. This compelling and compassionate book assures us that we are not alone, that the stressful and heartbreaking situations we encounter can be survived and laughed at, and that love and joy do exist in the midst of the family conflicts ADD can trigger.

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Power Parenting for Children with ADD/ADHD: A Practical Parent's Guide for Managing Difficult Behaviors.
Grad L. Flick, Ph.D. (1996) ISBN #0-87628-877-8. Written in clear, non technical language, this parental guide provides practical, real-life techniques and activities to help children with ADD/ADHD overcome social problems, build self-esteem, remove or decrease problem behaviors and addresses homework problems.

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Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child.
Robert Brooks, Ph.D. and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. (2002) ISBN #0-8092-9765-5. This book explains how to help children become emotionally and mentally strong to face the challenges of modern life.

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Self-Esteem Revolutions in Children: Understanding and Managing the Critical Transitions in Your Child's Life.
Thomas Phelan, Ph.D. (1996) ISBN #1-889140-01-5. As youngsters grow up, they experience sweeping changes in self-esteem. Dr. Phelan clearly explains why these "revolutions" occur, offering easily understood step-by-step methods for parents to help young children and teens gain self-respect.

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Seven Steps to Help Your Child Worry Less.
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., Kristy Hagar, Ph.D., and Robert Brooks, Ph.D. (2003) ISBN #1-886941-46-7. Start by understanding why children worry, and recognize if your child needs help with excessive worry.

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Seven Steps to Homework Success.
Sydney Zentall, Ph.D. and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. (1998) ISBN #1-886941-22-X. Put an end to homework hassles with this practical, user-friendly workbook. The authors explain: the importance of homework; avoiding common traps parents get caught in helping their child with homework; developing productive homework alliance with your child; building a Learning Station to assist with homework completion, and teaching your child to work independently.

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Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids.
Timothy E. Wilens, M.D. (1998). ISBN #1-57230-204-6. With numerous real-life examples, answers to frequently asked questions, and helpful tables and charts, Harvard University researchers and practitioner Timothy Wilens explains which medications may be prescribed for children and why.

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Surviving Your Adolescents: How to Manage and Let Go Of Your 13-18 Year Olds.
Thomas Phelan, Ph.D. (1989) ISBN #1-889140-08-2. Adolescents don't have to drive you crazy as they push towards independence. Dr. Phelan gives you a step-by-step approach that will help end the hassles and offers concrete solutions.

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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authority Guide for Parents.
Russell Barkley, Ph.D. (2000) ISBN #1-57230-560-6. A parent resource incorporating the most current information on ADHD and its treatment.

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Teenagers with ADD: A Parent's Guide.
Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M. S. (1995) ISBN #0-933149-69-7. This book provides parents with the tools they need to raise a healthy, well adjusted teen. In this book, parents will find information and advice about maintaining a positive attitude, seeking appropriate treatment and interventions, and how to advocate for themselves.

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The Explosive Child.
Ross Greene, Ph.D. (2001) ISBN #0-694-52190-6. A practical approach to treating "explosive" children. Dr. Greene explains that the difficulties of these children stem from brain based deficits in the ability to be flexible and to handle frustration.

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Voices From Fatherhood: Fathers, Sons and ADHD.
Patrick J. Kilcarr, Ph.D. and Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. (1997) ISBN #0-87630-858-2. The father-son relationship is a special one. Written to specifically help fathers navigate the complex world of fatherhood and ADHD, this book helps fathers enhance and deepen their relationships with their sons while providing them with strategies for guiding their sons.

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Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior.
Russell Barkley, Ph.D. and Christine M. Benton. (1998) ISBN #1-57230-321-2. This book helps concerned parents understand what causes child defiance, when it becomes a problem, and how it can be resolved.

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Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD.
Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M. S. (1993) ISBN #1-890627-20-8. This comprehensive book recognizes the pivital role teachers play in the long-term success of their students with ADHD in middle school and high school.

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The ADD/ADHD Checklist, An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers.
strong>Sandra Rief, M. A. (1998) ISBN #0-13-762395-X. This unique resource for parents and teachers is packed with up-to-date facts, findings and proven strategies and techniques for understanding and helping children and adolescents with attention deficit problems and hyperactivity.

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The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders.
Sandra F. Rief. (2003) ISBN #078796591X.

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How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children.
Sandra Rief, M.A. (1993) ISBN #876284136. For educators, specialists, and parents, a remarkable resource packed with classroom-tested techniques and practical know-how for helping children with attention deficit disorders with or without hyperactivity.

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Study Strategies for Early School Success.
Sandi Sirotowitz, M. Ed., Leslie Davis, M. Ed., and Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. (2003) ISBN #1-886941-55-6. A book for students grades three through six. The focus is on teaching the following strategies: organizing school supplies and work space; taking notes in class; improving reading comprehension; getting homework done; getting better grades on tests; writing book reports and doing projects; and doing oral presentations.

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