Adult ADHD Resources

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Explore the latest articles, recommended reading, and trusted sources of evidence-based information to deepen your understanding of ADHD.

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Melissa's Recommended Reading

One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “Where can I learn more about ADHD?”

There is no single resource that has all the answers. The books and websites below are ones I frequently recommend because they provide reliable, evidence based information and practical strategies to help adults and parents better understand ADHD and its impact on everyday life.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a child with ADHD, or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources are an excellent place to start.

Understanding ADHD

These books provide an excellent foundation for understanding ADHD and how it affects everyday life.

  • Taking Charge of Adult ADHD Russell A. Barkley
  • ADHD 2.0 Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
  • Delivered from Distraction Edward Hallowell and John Ratey

Understanding the ADHD Brain

These books explore the science of ADHD, including executive functioning, motivation and emotional regulation, while providing practical insights into how ADHD affects everyday life.

  • Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved Russell A. Barkley
  • A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments Thomas E. Brown
  • More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD Ari Tuckman

Practical Strategies

These books focus on developing practical systems, strategies and skills that support everyday functioning.

  • The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out J. Russell Ramsay and Anthony L. Rostain
  • The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD Lidia Zylowska
  • Your Brain's Not Broken Tamara Rosier

ADHD in Women

These books explore how ADHD often presents differently in women and the unique challenges they may experience across different stages of life.

  • Understanding Women with AD/HD Kathleen G. Nadeau and Patricia O. Quinn
  • A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD Sari Solden and Michelle Frank

ADHD and Relationships

These books explore the impact ADHD can have on relationships and offer practical strategies for improving communication, understanding and connection.

  • The ADHD Effect on Marriage Melissa Orlov
  • The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD Melissa Orlov and Nancie Kohlenberger

For Parents

These books provide practical, evidence based guidance for supporting children with ADHD and strengthening executive functioning skills.

  • 12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD Russell A. Barkley
  • 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD Cindy Goldrich
  • Smart but Scattered Peg Dawson and Richard Guare

Trusted Websites

These websites provide reliable, evidence based information about ADHD.