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Books For Teens With ADD
Crist, J. (1996). ADHD: A Teenagers Guide. King of Prussia, PA: Center For Applied Psychology. Paperback, 173pp. Comments: Written specifically for teens with ADHD, presents information and practical advice.
Bramer, J.S. (1996). Succeeding In College With Attention Deficit Disorders. Paperback, 189 pages. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press. A very practical, well written, useful book for college students with ADD and those planning on going to college. Also recommended for counselors and educators.
Cummings, R. & Fisher, G. (1993). The Survival Guide for Teenagers with LD* (*Learning Differences). Minneapolis: Free Spirit. Paperback, 190pp. Comments: Provides information and advise to young people who have different learning styles on such topics as dating, driving, getting a job and planning for the future.
Levine, M. (1994). Keeping A Head in School: A Student's Book about Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders. Cambridge: Educators Publishing Service. Paperback, 297pp. Comments: For the motivated high school student, this book can be the "answer" to learning about how they learn and for building strategies to enhance their education. This book is highly recommended for parents of teens and for school professionals.
Nadeau, K. (1998). Help4ADD@ High School. Bethesda, MD: Advantage Press. Paperback, 117 pages. Comments: A terrific book for high school students written in a "website" format that is fun and easy to read. Very useful information about ADD and how students can help themselves in school. Cool graphics and cartoons. Even kids in junior high will get help from it. Must reading for any teen who wants information on ADD. Read this book!!
Nadeau, K. (1994). Survival Guide for College Students with ADD or LD. New York: Magination Press. Paperback, 56pp. Comments: Provides information needed to survive and thrive in the college setting. Filled with practical suggestions and useful information.
Quinn, P. (1995). Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage. New York: Magination Press. Paperback, 81pp. Comments: Addresses the particular concerns of adolescents diagnosed with ADD and offers coping strategies as well as personal stories from teens with the disorder.
Quinn, P. (Ed.) (1994). ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Magination Press. Paperback, 113pp. Comments: Filled with practical wisdom of both specialist and those who have ADD themselves, this reassuring book is full of practical information and advise to help students effectively navigate the difficult transition to college life.