Reference Books

The following books provide insightful information for those with ADD and ADHD. If you would like more information on these reference materials please click on the image:

ADHD: A Complete Guide

Help for Your Family at Home, School and Work

In this volume, the acknowledged pioneer in attention deficit disorder research combines the best of his previous books with important new information. In the new chapters (about 25 percent of the book), Hartmann looks at how and why America's school system fails to assist children diagnosed with ADHD and urges parents to find alternative means of educating their children when this happens.

ADD: A Different Perception

Thom Hartmann demonstrates that ADD can be associated with creativity, high achievement, and a most successful adaptive style." -- Edward Hallowell, MD and John Ratey, MD, authors of "Driven to Distraction. "This book...indicates that uncritical acceptance of the notion of ADD may conceal the need for basic reforms in our nation's public schools. -- Jay C. Fikes, Ph.D., Cultural Anthropologist.

Healing ADD : Simple Exercises That Will Change Your Daily Life

Simple Exercises That Will Change Your Daily Life

Hartmann's latest book presents simple methods involving visualization and positive thinking that can readily be picked up by adults and taught to children with ADD. "Thom Hartmann has laid out a controversial but appealing theory".--"Time".

ADHD Secrets of Success

Coaching Yourself to Fulfillment in the Business World

An estimated 20 million Americans have ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), many of whom are intelligent, creative, and intuitive – with exceptional leadership potential. This new book, will help ADHDers understand and overcome the symptoms of their condition that may hold them back, and take advantage of the traits marking them for success.

ADD Success Stories

A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with ADD

A motivational guide for adults and children with ADD presents inspiring stories of parents of ADD children, ADD students, ADD businessmen, and women who have learned to use their ailment to their advantage. Simultaneous. 40,000 first printing. Tour. IP.

Beyond ADD

Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present

Learn how ADD-related traits have served to further human evolution. Author Thom Hartmann spotlights how modern life contributes to ADD, including a toxic environment, nutritional deficiencies, our quick-fix consumer culture, and the effects of television and overpopulation. Hartmann also documents the difficulties gifted children encounter in our educational system, and the hardships visual learners encounter in an auditory environment. As he discusses brain chemistry and physiology, he examines the pros and cons of the controversial drug Ritalin.

Think Fast: The ADD Experience

Expert information on treatment plus the real-life everyday experiences of people with Attention Deficit Disorder presented in a format that can be read cover to cover or scanned for specific topics. This unique book is the first collection of expert opinions on ADD presented along with the experiences of ADD people from around the world.