Bibliography On Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder "which affects many aspects of a person's life. Attention span difficulties, distractibility, impulsivity and restlessness are the cornerstone this disorder. Over the years ADHD has been referred to by many different names. As a result the following terms are additional entries to assist one in doing further research:
Minimal Brain Dsyfunction in children
Hyperactive Children
Attention Deficit Disorder
- Amen,Daniel G.,MD. Change your brain, Change your life. New York: Times Books, 1998.
- The purpose of the book is to help explain a wide variety of behaviors using the images that the SPECT (single phopton emission computerized tomography) provides. These images show that many problems long thought of as psychiatric in nature are actually medical that can be treated usng medical models, along with psychological and sociological models. From the introduction.
- RC 455.4 A43 1998
- Amen, Daniel G. Windows into the A.D.D. Mind: understanding and treating attention deficit disorders in the every day lives of children, teenagers and adults. Fairfield, CA, Mind Works Press, 1995.
- "This book in not meant to be an exhaustive review of ADD, rather it is a book to help you understand what ADD does, how it can affect a person's day to day functioning, what causes it and how the major components of effective treatment." From the introduction
- 616.8589 A
- Beal, Eileen. Everything you need to know about ADD/ADHD. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 1998.
- This is an easy to read book, both in content and format. It explains what ADD and ADHD are and the various ways to treat these disorders. It is a good book to begin with when learning about ADD and ADHD and it contains a glossary in the back of the book.
- 616.8589 B
- Beal Eileen. Ritalin: Its Use and Abuse. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 1999.
- "This book will tell you aout Ritalin-what it is and how it is developed. If you have ADD or ADHD, it will also help you decide if you should if you should take Ritalin to treat your disorder." (from the introduction)
- RJ 506 .H9 B43 1999
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th edition (DSM-IV) Washington, D.D., 1994.
- This is the United States official classfication of mental disorders and is prepared by the Task Force on DSM-IV and other committees and working groups of the Amercian Psychiatric Association.
- REF RC 455.2 .C4 D54 1994
- Diller, Lawrence H. Running on Ritalin. New York: Bantam Book, 1998.
- This book discusses the pros and cons of ritlin and lets the reader know that although ritlin can be very helpful, it is never the complete answer for the person with ADHD.
- RJ 506.H9 D55 1998
- Garber,Stephen. Beyond Ritalin. New York: Villard, 1996.
- "ADHD is a complex disorder. It cannot simply be cured by a pill. It is crucial for ADHD youngsters and adults, their loved ones, and those who work with them to understand what effect medication may have on the disorder. If they elect to use medication, they must realize that it is never the sole form of treatment, and they must make the commitment to identify and work to control, cope with, or solve those problems that medication alone simple cannot solve."(from the book)
- RJ 506 .H9 G36 1996
- Green, Ross. The Explosive Child. New York: Harper Collins, 1998 .
- This book is recommended by many noted authorities on child pschology for parents, teacher, and professionals who work in any way with difficult, hard to manage and easily frustrated children.
- HQ 773.G73 1998
- Hallowell, Edward and John J. Ratey. Answers to Distraction. New York: Pantheon Books, 1994.
- A follow up to Driven to Distraction.
- RJ 505 H9 H3448 1994
- Driven to Distraction. New York: Simon and Schuster. 1995.
- Considered one of the definitive works on Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.
- RC 394 A85 H34 1994
- When You Worry About The Child You Love. New York, Simon and Schuster, 1996
- In this book Dr. Hallowell helps us identify many common childhod problems and advises when to get help.
- RJ 486.5 H24 1996
- Hartmann, Thom. Attention Deficit Disorder: a Different Perception. Grass, Valley, CA: Underwood-Miller, 1993.
- Describes the person with ADD as a hunter who moves quickly; makes a decision out of necessity in haste and the non ADD person as a farmer who carefully plants the seeds, waters them and patiently waits for the harvest time. Today there are fewer places for the hunter and so the hunter must learn how to conform to the world of the farmer. This most likely takes place in an office setting where one sits; attends meeting and must go through lengthy processes before making decisions.
- RJ 506 .H9 H38 1992
- Kelly, Kate and Peggy Ramundo. The Added Dimension: everyday advice for adults with ADD. New York: Scribner, 1997.
- This small book can be read as a whole or as separate topics. Entrties are usually of only a paragraph or two. It is easy to keep one's attention when reading this book. Good advivce.
- RC 394.A85 K44 1997
- You Mean I'm Not Lazy Stupid Or Crazy? New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993
- This is one of the first books written as "a practical guide for identifying, understanding and managing the dynamics of ADD in adults." From the book cover. It expands on the material in ADDed Dimension.
- RJ 506.H9 K44 1993
- Murhpy, Kevin R. and Suzanne LeVert. Out of the Fog: treatment options and coping strategies for Adult Deficit Disorder New York: Hyperion, 1995.
- "A good prctical guide to living with Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. Readable, informative and useful." From the book cover
- RC 394 .A85 M87
Nadeau, Kathleen. ADD in the Workplace, Choices, Changes and Challenges. Bristol, PA, 1997. - An important book centering on the positive aspects of ADD without denying the negative ones. Uses the MBTI personality test to help people put their ADD in perspective and to remind readers that not all people with ADD are the same.
- HF 5381 .N215 1997
- Survival guide for college students with ADD or LD. Magination Press, 1994
- Short simple book for people preparing for college or new to college.
- Career/College 371.91 Nadeau
- Ratey, John J. A User's guide to the Brain. New York: Pantheon Books, 2001.
- Written for the average person. In an easy to read manner Ratey describes the working of the brain as it is envisioned today. He reminds the reader that the knowledge of the brain is always changing as more research is done.
- QP360.R37 2001
- Solden, Sari. Women with Attention Deficit Disorder.Underwood Books, 1995.
- Excellent. Not only describes the feeling and actual happenings of women with ADD but has very good suggestions for living with ADD.
- RC 394 .A85 S66 1995
- Think Fast! : The ADD Experience. Edited by Thom Hartmann & Janie Bowman with Susan Burgess. Grass Valley, CA: Underwood , 1996.
- This book is an anthology of articles and experiences from the ADD forum, an interactive ADD Support Group on CompuServ. (from the preface)
- 616.8589 THI
- Weiss, Lynn. Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults. Dallas, Texas: Taylor Pub Co, 1992.
- Weiss is a noted expert on the topic of ADHD.
- RJ 506.H9 W445 1991