Resources

Here we put together some of the most relevant and useful resources that are available online. Check it out!

General Info

Productivity, Self-Help, Positive Psychology

Positive Re-framing of ADHD and Neurodiversity

Mindfulness & ADHD

Parents & Teachers

Executive Functioning Workbooks

Books for Children

  • The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD, by John F. Taylor Ph.D.
  • Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD , by Kathleen G. Nadeau et al.
  • Corman, C. L., & Trevino, E. (1995). Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant. Plantation: Specialty Press, Inc.
    An upbeat positive message of success for young children with ADD, ages 3-8
  • Galvin, M. (1988). Otto Learns About His Medicine. New York: Magination Press.
    A children’s story about a fidgety car who needs medication to control his hyperactivity, ages 3-8
  • Levine, M. (1990). Keeping A Head in School. Cambridge: Educators Publishing Service, Inc.
    A large print collection of stories for young readers about learning abilities and learning disorders, ages 5-8
  • Levine, M. (1993). All Kinds of Minds. Cambridge: Educators Publishing Service, Inc.
    A guide for students in upper elementary and middle school about learning abilities and learning disorders, ages 9-13
  • Gehret, J. (1990). The Don’t-give-up Kid and Learning Differences. Fairport: Verbal Images Press.
    A positive, uplifting story about learning differences, ages 5-10

Teens

  • Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential, by Richard Guare PhD et al.
  • Dendy, C. A. Z. (1995). Teenagers With ADD: A Parents’ Guide. Bethesda,MD: Woodbine House, Inc. A hands-on guide for parents and professionals about the issues and challenges of daily life faced by teens with ADHD. Written by a mom who has “been there”
  • Nadeau, K. G. (1998). Help4ADD@High School. Bethesda: Advantage Books. An excellent user friendly guide for teens with ADD
  • Dendy, C. A. Z., & Zeigler, A. (2003). A Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors. Cedar Bluff: Cherish the Children.A book for teens, written by teens living with the challenges of ADHD that offers advice and strategies
  • Dendy, C. A. Z. (2000). Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD. Bethesda,MD: Woodbine House. A reference guide for parents and teachers loaded with strategies, interventions, and tips to create a positive learning experience
  • Snyder, J. M. (2001). AD/HD & Driving. Whitefish: Whitefish Consultants.
    A guide for parents and teens with ADHD that addresses specific problems and issues of teenage drivers

College Students/Adults

Couples/Relationships

Women & ADHD

Advanced/Clinical

  • Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD, by Ari Tuckman
  • A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments, by Thomas Brown
  • Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults, by Thomas Brown

Asperger’s Syndrome

  • Attwood, T. (2007). The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
    Very readable book that describes Asperger’s disorder for parents and professionals
  • Jackson, L. (2002). Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
    Written by a teen with Asperger Syndrome, practical first-hand experiences offer guidance for adolescents with Asperger’s
  • Lovecky, D. (2004). Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other Learning Deficits. New York: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
    Descriptions of the special strengths and difficulties experienced by many children who are extremely bright and talented, but also impaired by ADHD, Asperger’s and related problems
  • Myles, B. S., & Southwick, J. (1999). Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
    Practical solutions for tantrums, meltdowns, and rage. Geared more toward classroom management
  • Tanguay, P. B. (2001). Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home. Philadelphia: Jessica Kinglsey Publishers.
    A valuable, easy to use reference that parents can turn to again and again, filled with strategies and suggestions to help NVLD kids at home

Bipolar Disorder

  • Jamison, K. R. (1995). An Unquiet Mind. New York: Vintage Books.
    A personal memoir of a successful medical school professor who suffers from bipolar disorder. Moving and enlightening
  • Waltz, M. (2000). Bipolar Disorders. Sebastopol: O’Reilly & Associates, Inc.
    A comprehensive look at bipolar disorders in children and adolescents, description of the disorders, diagnosis, medications, life and school issues

Substance Use/Addiction

  • Kuhn, C., Swartzwelder, S., & Wilson, W. (2008). Buzzed-3rd Edition. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Straight facts about the most used & abused drugs from alcohol to ecstasy. An informative book for adults and adolescents about substance abuse

Apps 

Stickk

https://www.stickk.com/

Helps you achieve your goals. StickK can help you find leverage by putting money on the line to achieve your goal. Using a commitment contract and referee to ensure success. 

Goal Setting and Achievement

MotivAider 

http://habitchange.com/motivaider-for-mobile.php

This app helps one stay focused and make desired changes in their own behavior and habits (by automatically reminding them to continue making those changes).

To-Dos 

Habitica 

https://habitica.com/static/front

Habitica is a game to help you improve your habits. It “gamifies” your life by turning your tasks into little monsters you have to conquer in the game.  The more you are able to defeat the monsters, the more points you get, and the more armor your player gets.  

To-Dos 

Listastic 

http://mcleanmobile.com/Listastic/

To-Do and task list that can be collaborated with others.  

To-Dos

30/30

http://3030.binaryhammer.com/

A free, well-organized task-manager app.

To-Dos

Teux Deux 

https://teuxdeux.com/

An app to help you with your to-do lists in a visually appealing manner.

To-Dos 

iRewards

http://www.irewardchart.com/

An app that helps parents keep track of their child’s good behavior, and reward them appropriately.

To-Dos 

Home Routines 

Helps you create lists of jobs that need to be done around the same time, or on the same day.

To-Dos

Epic Win

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epicwin/id372927221?mt=8

This app is to-do list, but gamified.  So rather than just ticking off your chores and reminders, completing each one earns you points to improve and develop your character and go up in levels.

To-Dos 

Coach.me

https://www.coach.me/

An app to help you track and stay on top of your helpful habits.  

To-Dos

ToDoist

https://en.todoist.com/

Helpful app for managing all of your tasks, as well as collaborative tasks! 

To-Dos

Wunderlist

https://www.wunderlist.com/

App to help you with any to-do you need to keep track of.

To-Dos

Due 

http://www.dueapp.com/

Organized, straight-forward reminder app.  

To-Dos

Vlingo

http://www.vlingo.com/apps/android

A voice recognition app to help keep track of daily tasks. 

To-Dos 

Remember the Milk

https://www.rememberthemilk.com/

To do app for busy people.

To-Dos 

Finish 

http://getfinish.com/

A helpful app to help one complete the tasks on their to-do list.  

To-Dos 

Apple’s Reminders

http://www.macworld.com/article/1164792/ios-apps/how-to-use-the-ios-reminders-app.html

Iphone reminder app 

To-Dos

2DO

Helpful app for managing tasks, focusing on what is most important to you.

To-Dos 

Google Calendar 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar-make-the-most-of-every-day/id909319292?mt=8

A virtual calendar set to help one organize their time, appointments, reservations, schedules, etc.  

Calendar

Calendars 5 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calendars-5-daily-planner-and-task-manager/id697927927?mt=8

Daily Planner and task manager. 

Calendar

Outlook

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook&hl=en

An app that connects all of  your email accounts, calendars and files in one place.

Calendar

iCal 

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL529?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Helps you keep track of your appointments and events with multiple calendars displaying upcoming events  by day, week or month.

Calendar 

Sunrise 

http://blog.sunrise.am/

A calendar app keeping track of all of your upcoming tasks and events.  

Calendar 

iStudiezPro

http://istudentpro.com/

Helpful app to help you navigate through your courses, lectures, deadlines, and all assignments! 

School Organization 

MyHomework

https://myhomeworkapp.com/

An app to help you easily access and keep track of your assignments across any device.  

School Organization

InClass 

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/inclass-perfect-agenda-app-college-students-ios/

 An app with a built in daily planner and a notebook for each class.  

School Organization

The Homework App

http://www.thehomeworkapp.com/

A way to view your assignments and homework across many devices.

School Organization

Quizlet 

https://quizlet.com/mobile

An effective way to study for quizzes or tests through online flashcards and quizzes.  

Studying 

Flashcards Deluxe 

http://flashcardsdeluxe.com/flashcards/

Flashcard app used to practice any sort of information that you want. 

Studying

Study Blue 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studyblue

Flashcards from yourself and others at your fingertips.  

Studying

Sleep Time

http://www.azumio.com/s/sleeptime/index.html

Alarm clock app that monitors your sleep and wakes you up during your lighter sleep stages.

Sleep

Barcode 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcode-alarm-clock-free/id699437630?mt=8

This app forces you to get out of bed into your bathroom to scan the barcode of your toothpaste in order to turn it off.

Sleep

Alarmy 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droom.sleepIfUCan&hl=en

An alarm clock that requires you to perform a certain task in order to turn it off.  For example, shaking it, doing a math problem, or taking a picture of a certain room in your house.  

Sleep

Snap me up 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dehun.snapmeup&hl=en

This alarm opens your camera up when it goes off, and only turns off when a light is detected (i.e. when you turn the light on).  

Sleep

Wake N Shake 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-n-shake-alarm-clock/id461785823?mt=8

An alarm app where the only way that you can turn it off is through shaking it.  

Sleep 

I Can’t Wake Up! 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kog.alarmclock&hl=en

This alarm app does not turn your alarm off until you complete 8 tasks.  For example, 4 math tasks, and 4 memory tasks.  

Sleep

Apple’s Built-in – Bedtime App

https://www.apple.com/ios/health/

Sleep tracker through the iphone.

Sleep

Momento 

https://momentoapp.com/

A journal app to help you express your daily feelings and thoughts 

Note Taking 

Notability

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notability/id736189492?mt=12

Simple note taking app with helpful annotations.

Note taking

OneNote

onenote.com

An app to help you type, hand write, draw, and clip things from the web to get down your thoughts into your notebook.

Note taking

Whink

http://whinkapp.com/

Note taking and annotation app.  

Note taking 

Sketchboard.io

https://sketchboard.io/

Sketching and diagramming app (very helpful for mental models).  

Note taking

Squid

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus&hl=en

An app helping you take notes through drawing on your tablet or phone.  

Note taking 

Mindnode

https://mindnode.com/

Mind mapping app that helps you share and build on your ideas.  

Note taking 

Mind Meister

https://www.mindmeister.com/?gad_campaign=US_brand&gclid=CJOJsb3wl9QCFRmHswodm7MFPg

An app to create, share, and edit mind maps.  

Note taking 

Meer Notes 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meernotes/id447450957?mt=8

An app to help one write notes on their devices in more of an old school notebook manner.  

Note Taking

Simple Note 

A clean, organized way to write notes on any device.  

Note Taking 

Brili

https://brili.com/

App that helps families with children stay on task and on time every day.

It includes guidance, rewards, voice prompts and monitoring.

Focus 

Stay on Task 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=valavg.stayontask&hl=en

An app to help you improve your focus by checking up on you through a random timer.

Focus 

Watchminder 

http://www.watchminderapp.com/

This app is a tool to help serve as a  “Daily Reminder and Interval Timer to Manage Stress and Build Healthy Habits.” It lets people make simultaneous training messages like “PAY ATTENTION”, “RELAX” or “STRETCH” at fixed or random times.  

Focus 

Focus Time 

http://focustimeapp.com/

An app that helps you focus by monitoring 25  minute chunks of time, and monitoring that time.  

Focus 

Offtime

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.offtime.kit&hl=en

An app where you can customize how connected you are (blocking messages ,calls, apps) at given times.

Focus 

Moment 

https://inthemoment.io/

An app that tracks how much you use your phone and other devices every day.  If you do not like the amounts, you can set daily limits or blocks and be told when you go over. 

Focus 

BreakFree 

http://www.breakfree-app.com/

This app monitors phone and app usage and tracks how addicted you are to your phone and apps.  It then guides you on how you can control phone usage.

Focus 

App Detox 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dfki.appdetox&hl=en

AppDetox helps you to bring down your phone usage in order to concentrate.  You are able to set your own rules for your apps.  

Focus 

Flipd 

http://www.flipdapp.co/

A app to block distractions across many devices.  

Focus 

Headspace

https://www.headspace.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=818643112&utm_content=41834144093&utm_term=193636404229&headspace%20app&gclid=CJymoM657tMCFdpLDQodjREK5A

Mindfulness app with many options to help with daily relaxation and meditation.  

Mindfulness 

Muse

http://www.choosemuse.com/?gclid=CIe0_ZG67tMCFZSFswod3AkPkg

Mediation app with personalized tracking, motivational challenges and rewards.

Mindfulness 

Meditation Studio 

https://www.meditationstudioapp.com/

Guided meditation app. 

Mindfulness 

Calm 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calm-meditation-to-relax-focus-sleep-better/id571800810?mt=8

Mindfulness and meditation app with multiple programs to help you destress and find joy. 

Mindfulness 

Priority Matrix

The Priority Matrix software helps you prioritize, focus, and work effectively.

Prioritizing 

Trello

https://trello.com/

Boards and lists that help you prioritize and organize  projects in a working team environment.

Prioritizing

Prioritize Me! 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citrus.priority&hl=en

A way to enter your tasks and goals and number them in terms of most important to you.  

Prioritizing 

One List 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/one-list-prioritized-to-do-list-task-manager/id908349662?mt=8

An easy to use app to manage your tasks in a prioritized manner. 

Prioritizing 

Time Timer 

https://www.timetimer.com/

A visual timer designed to “show” the passage of time through the use of a red disk that disappears as time elapses.

Time Management 

Task Timer 

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/task-timer/aomfjmibjhhfdenfkpaodhnlhkolngif?hl=en-US

This app helps you to make a list of tasks with time goals in hours, and keep track of the amount of time that you spend on each task.

Time Management 

Chore Monster 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citrus.priority

This is an app to quickly create chores with point values. When your child says they’re done, you approve and they get the points. Those points are added up and a reward for reaching a certain amount of points can be anything from money to a trip to the movies to a hug! 

Time Management 

Pavlok

https://pavlok.com/

Pavlok 2 is our 2nd generation hardware that uses beep, vibration, and zap to help you break bad habits and build good ones. Pavlok 2 teams up with the Pavlok mobile app to not only track your habits, but change them.

With in-app modules to help you be more grateful, or to quit smoking, you are sure to find what you need to break your bad habits and build good ones.

Habit Breaking

Software

Name

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Description

Image

Type

Dragon Dictate

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8

Voice recognition application that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages.

Messaging

Google speech to text function

https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en

A program that allows you to speak and have the words appear on any google browser.

Messaging

Mac Speech to text

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202584

Converts spoken words into text. 

Messaging  

Rescue Time 

https://www.rescuetime.com/

A software system helping with your productivity and time management throughout the day.  It lets you know how long it has taken you to complete something, blocks websites at given times, tells you what you have accomplished that day, and generally helps you complete your tasks for the day.  

Focus

Freedom

https://freedom.to/

An app blocker across all devices, blocking what you want, when you want.

Focus 

Self Control

https://selfcontrolapp.com/

An app blocker to block the sites that you choose, for the given amount of time that you want.  

Focus 

Cold Turkey 

https://getcoldturkey.com/

A customizable app blocker that locks your settings, has a calendar that you can set up of given times to block certain sites, and much more.  

Focus

Focal Filter 

http://www.focalfilter.com/

FocalFilter is a free tool that helps temporarily block distracting websites. After the timer runs out, your websites are available again.  

Focus 

Inspiration Maps 

A mind mapping tool that can be used for any ages and topics.  

Note Taking

Microsoft Projects

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/project/project-management-software

Stay organized, focused, and in charge. Tackle anything from small projects to large initiatives. You may or may not be a project manager, but now you can be the boss of any project with a powerful, easy-to-use app.

Project Management

Books 

Name 

Author

Description

Image 

Type 

Putting on the Brakes

Patricia O Quinn

A book describing tips and techniques for managing attention deficits.  

General

ADD Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life 

Judith Kolberg

A helpful book to guide one with ADD in the organization of their lives.  

General 

Driven to Distraction

Edward M. Hallowell M.D. et al.

A book with real life ADHD stories, getting rid of myths, effective treatment and coping mechanisms, and generally teaching one about the downsides and upsides of ADHD.  

General 

Delivered from Distraction

Edward M. Hallowell M.D. et al.

A book describing the symptoms, causes, treatment, upsides, and much more of ADHD 

General 

Answers to Distraction

Edward M. Hallowell M.D. et al.

A response to the most frequently asked questions about ADHD.  For example, practical day to day advice and treatment options.  

General 

More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Stories for Adults with ADHD

Ari Tuckman

A book talking about ADHD in many facets, that is written in a way to help adults with ADHD properly read and get all of the information needed (even if they tend to jump around in books).  

General 

Fast Minds:How to Thrive if You Have ADHD (Or if You Think You Might)

Craig Surman 

This is a book generally meant to inform, as well as empower those with ADHD.  

General 

The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength

Dale Archer MD

This book empowers those with ADHD to not solely look at their symptoms as a way to inhibit them, but a way to motivate them.  

Positive Re-framing of ADHD

Better Than Normal: How What Makes You Different Can Make You Exceptional

Dale Archer MD

A book to help one discover how their unique traits can be very helpful to their life.  

Positive Re-framing of ADHD

Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams

Catherine A. Corman et al.

A book talking about many who have been diagnosed with ADHD, and who have achieved their highest goals, even with the help of their unique qualities.  

Positive Re-framing of ADHD

Coming to Our Senses

John Cabot Zinn

A book about Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness.

Mindfulness 

Fully Present 

Susan Smalley

A book about the science, art, and practice of mindfulness. 

Mindfulness 

Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive

Mark Bertin MD et al.

A book to help your child with ADHD take a more controlled and calm view towards their lives through mindfulness.  

Mindfulness 

Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks! (And I Win, Big Time) (Mindfulness Book for Kids)

Raun Melmed et al.

A cartoon monster who struggles with ADHD who helps kids learn to be more mindful in order to help manage their ADHD.  

Mindfulness 

The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD: An 8-Step Program for Strengthening Attention, Managing Emotions, and Achieving Your Goals 

Lidia Zylowska et al.

A book involving an 8 step program to help one use mindfulness in order to conquer their ADHD.  

Mindfulness 

Understanding Girls with AD/HD

Kathleen Nadeau 

A book teaching one about ADHD among many women, across the span of their lives.  

Women and ADHD

Women With Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life

Sari Solden

A book about women and their experiences with ADHD, advice on treatment, as well as descriptions of how to eliminate the shame that some women associate with ADHD.  

Women and ADHD

Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD

 Ari Tuckman

This book touches on the integration of education, medication, coaching, and cognitive behavioral therapy to go beyond what traditional therapeutic techniques can offer.

Advanced/Clinical 

A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments

Thomas Brown

This book talks about the more recent scientific research that has been on ADHD, looking at it as a developmental disorder of the cognitive management system of the brain (executive functioning).   

Advanced/Clinical 

Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

Thomas Brown

This book by Thomas Brown gets rid of myths, and offers practical information  in order to reassure those with ADHD.  

Advanced/Clinical 

The Family ADHD Solution

Mark Bertin, MD

This book gives advice to parents that are struggling with their children’s ADHD. It explains causes, symptoms, and approaches for help.  

For Parents and Teachers 

Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

Russell A. Barkley

A book giving scientific information important to know about ADHD, as well as an 8-step behavior management program for kids ages 6-18 who struggle with ADHD.  

For Parents and Teachers 

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

Peg Dawson et al.

A book focusing on troubles with executive skills in kids and how to better understand where they may struggle.  

For Parents and Teachers 

Teaching Teens with ADD,  ADHD, and Executive Functioning Deficits

Chris A. Zeigler https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591471826?tag=friecircspecn-20Dendy

A book filled with new information on ADHD research, giving advice on how to  meet the educational, medical, and social needs of teens with ADHD. 

For Parents and Teachers

AD/HD & Driving: A Guide for Parents of Teens with AD/HD

J. Marlene Snyder

This book is meant for those who are teaching people with ADHD to drive.  It talks about what we know about their tendencies when driving, and 20 steps for parents that promote safe driving behaviors.

For Parents and Teachers 

Teenagers With Add: A Parents’ Guide (The Special-Needs Collection)

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy et al

A guide to help one manage and cope with and understand the struggles of having a teen with ADD.  

For Parents and Teachers 

Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach (APA Lifetools)

Vincent J. Monastra

A book focusing on how kids with ADHD need to be met with people who are loving, patient, and attentive in order to become successful adults.  

For Parents and Teachers 

My Brother’s a World-Class Pain A Sibling’s Guide to ADHD-Hyperactivity

Michael Gordon 

A book meant for siblings of those with ADHD to help them understand their siblings symptoms and difficulties, in order to have them get a better understanding of the way they are behaving.  

For kids 

 Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant

Clifford L. Corman 

A book to help children with ADHD understand their minds, through learning about the experiences of Eukee, an elephant that portrays those difficulties.

For kids  

Otto Learns About His Medicine

Matthew R Galvin 

A story about ADD and ADHD that is meant for kids ages 4-8.  It  describes medication as part of a way to help those with ADHD, along with other helpful tools. 

For kids  

Keeping aHead in School

Melvin D. Levine 

A student-targeted book explaining many different types of and facets of learning disabilities and disorders.  

For kids 

The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD

John F. Taylor Ph.D

A book geared towards kids to help them understand more of what it means to have ADHD and what they can do to help them with their difficulties in school and at home.  It explains (all in a kid friendly manner), some of the real life experiences that some  children with ADHD can relate to, such as having trouble in school, getting medication, having appointments, etc.  

For kids 

All Kinds of Minds 

Melvin Levine 

A book for kids to help them understand different kinds of learning abilities and disbilites.  

For kids 

The Don’t-give-up Kid and Learning Differences

Geanne Gehret 

This book is about a child with learning disabilities named Alex.  It looks at things such as the latest tactile techniques used in schools, as well as helps with  building a positive image of oneself despite learning struggles. 

For kids 

50 Activities and Games for Kids with ADHD 

Patricia O Quinn

A book with games, activities, and resources for kids with ADHD. 

For Kids 

Cory Stories: A Book about Living with ADHD 

Jeanne Kraus

In short statements, this book describes what it’s like to have ADHD, how it affects his relationships with friends and family, school performance and overall functioning.

For Kids 

Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD

Kathleen G. Nadeau et al.

This book looks at changes in the understanding of ADHD and looks at a world with ADHD from the POV of the child, understanding what they find to be hard.   

For kids 

Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential

Richard Guare PhD et al.

A book to help promote teens upcoming independence through trying to help build their executive skills/abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions. 

For Teens

A Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors

Chris A. Zeigler Dendy &  Alex Zeigler

A book on understanding being a teen with ADHD through the eyes of people who have experienced hard times because of their ADHD.  

For Teens

Help4ADD@High Schoo

Kathleen M. Nadeau

A book that is designed to look like a website that teens can surf on.  It has “straight talk” on high school, drugs, sex, friends, driving, parents, college and much more from an ADHD perspective.  

For Teens

 Your Life Can Be Better, Using strategies for adult ADD/ADHD

Douglas A. Puryear

This book is about strategies for adult ADD or ADHD to make life easier. It has many helpful personal stories as well. 

College Students/ Adults 

You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

Kate Kelly et al.

A book about what to do about your ADHD and the problems it brings when you are transitioning into adult life and are much more independent. It offers experiences, information, how-tos, and moral support. 

College Students/Adults 

ADHD According to Zoë: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys

Zoë Kessler et al.

An author who talks about how instead of seeing her labeling of someone with ADHD as a burden, she used it to get a better understanding of herself, her relationship with others, and even her writing.  

ADHD and Relationships 

The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps

Melissa Orlov

 A book that aims to guide couples in a way towards being more understanding of the troubles and helps that ADHD can bring to a relationship. 

ADHD and Relationships 

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home

Pamela Tanguay 

A valuable, easy to use reference that parents can turn to again and again, filled with strategies and suggestions to help NVLD kids at home.

Asperger’s 

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments

Brenda Myles and Jack Southwick

This book gives  parents and professionals solutions to circumstances that surround the rage cycle.  

Asperger’s 

Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other Learning Deficits

Deirdre Loveeky

A book that looks into the challenges and benefits of gifted children with attention difficulties. One is led through methods of diagnosis and how best to nurture their needs.  

Asperger’s 

Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome

Luke Jackson

A book meant to give 13 to 18 year olds support, information and advice about mental health issues and conditions of those issues.  .

Asperger’s 

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

Tony Attwood

A book with a great deal of information on many aspects of the condition among adults and children.   

Fidgets & ASD Products

Tangle Relax Therapy 

https://www.amazon.com/Tangle-8800-Relax-Therapy/dp/B001EWC5M4

A twistable toy that is meant to help one relax and concentrate through tactile fidgeting.   

Fidgeting 

Fiddlelinks Fidgets 

https://www.therapyshoppe.com/category/P1008-fiddlelinks-fidgeter-finger-strength-exercise-fidget-toy

A product with interlacing and rotating links to help one stay calm.  

Fidgeting 

Nut and Bolt Pencil Toppers 

http://www.eastersealstech.com/2016/02/17/7-stress-relieving-fidgets-for-adults/

A rubber topper to one’s pens or pencil to play with, in order to refrain from other distracting calming techniques to others,  such as clicking ones pen repetively.  

Fidgeting 

Roller Chain 

http://adhdboss.com/adhd-fidget-toys/

6 metal chain links with silicone chain bands to play with.  

Fidgeting 

Fidget Cube

https://www.thefidgetcube.co/

A high-quality desk toy designed for all ages to help with focus.

Fidgeting 

Standing Desk 

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-standing-desk/

A standing desk. 

Fidgeting

Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball 

https://www.gaiam.com/products/05-61652_2

Inflatable ball with built-in no-roll stabilizing legs that helps with posture and mind engagement.

Fidgeting

Bouncy Bands 

http://bouncybands.com/

A band to place on the bottom of a desk, used to help one fidget without distracting others.

Fidgeting 

Wobble Chair 

http://www.wobbleseat.com

Stable, as well as flexible chair to help with fidgety habits.  

Fidgeting 

Stress Ball 

https://www.amazon.com/Squishy-Stress-Relief-Balls-3-pack/dp/B01HN3RYDC/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1496086826&sr=1-2&keywords=stress+ball

A squishy ball to help one relieve stress through squeezing it.  

Fidgeting 

Fitbit

https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/home

A watch that tracks  heart rate, steps, sleep, calories, and workouts.

Wearable Tech  

Apple Watch

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch

A watch with all of the aspects of an iphone, and much more.

Wearable Tech 

Watch Minder 

http://www.watchminder.com/

A watch that cues you to do certain things at certain times throughout the day.  

Wearable Tech

Samsung Watch 

https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/

A watch with all of the aspects of a samsung phone, and much more.

Wearable Tech 

Clocky and Tocky 

http://www.nandahome.com/

An alarm clock that “runs away” when it goes off in order to wake you up!

Sleep

Sonic Boom with Super Shaker 

https://www.sonicalert.com/Sonic-Bomb-with-Super-Shaker-TM-p/sbb500ss.htm

An alarm with a built in bed-vibrating unit.  

Sleep

Screaming Meanie 

https://www.screamingmeanie.com/

An alarm that goes off louder than a high powered leaf blower! You will be sure to wake up.  

Sleep

SmartShaker 

https://www.amazon.com/Smartshaker-iLuv-Portable-Vibrating-Multiple/dp/B01EHEIGOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496169557&sr=8-1&keywords=smart+shaker+alarm

An alarm that vibrates your bed when it goes off.  

Sleep

Time Timer 

https://www.timetimer.com/

 Visual timer where the clock face turns red. Built by a Mother who has a child with special needs. There are also digital versions.

Time Management 

Muse Headset 

http://www.choosemuse.com/

A brain sensing headband that heightens your meditation experience. It gently guides your meditation through changing sounds of weather based on the real-time state of your brain that helps you get a deeper sense of focus.

Mindfulness 

Live Scribe 

https://www.livescribe.com/en-us/

Smartpens that enable customers to capture, search and share handwritten notes on their devices.

Note Taking

Neo N2

https://www.neosmartpen.com/en/?noredirect=en_US

A pen that transfers your work on paper to the digital world.

Note Taking

Apple Pencil 

https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/

Apple’s version of a digital pen.  

Note Taking

The Slate 

http://www.iskn.co/

An ipad-type device combining the experience of drawing on paper with the limitless possibilities of digital technology.

Note Taking

Equil

https://www.myequil.com/home/

Smart pen.

Note Taking

Wacom Bamboo Slate

http://www.wacom.com/en-us

A creative pen tablet that brings your sketches and writing into the digital world.  

Note Taking 

SelfJournal

https://bestself.co/pages/self-journal-pdf

A powerful yet simple daily planner to help you optimize your day and tackle your goals.

Planner 

The Pac-Kit 

http://www.adhd-inattentive.com/1580/planner-for-adhd/

A planer used to separate different classes and tasks in a more efficient and organized manner.  

Planner

The Work-Smart Academic Planner

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1462519563/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

A planner to help you keep track of and stay on top of your schoolwork.  

Planner

The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens

Sharon A. Hansen

A workbook for teens who suffer from executive functioning disorder, helping them handle frustration, take notes, and much more.  

Executive Functioning Workbooks

Executive Functioning Success: “Seeing My Time”

Marydee Sklar

An Interactive workbook with hands-on activities that teach concepts and strategies to help with executive function skills (focusing on time management, planning and organization)

Executive Functioning Workbooks

CEO of Self

Jan Johnston-Tyler 

A book with tips, tools, and strategies to help people with their executive control.  

Executive Functioning Workbooks

 

Timers

  • captureTime Timer – Visual timer that where clock face turns red. Built by a Mother who has a child with special needs. There are also digital versions.

Standing Desks 

Bouncy Seats/Wiggle Chairs

Smart Watches

  • Apple Watch: This is the best smart watch in my opinion.

Academic Planners/Calendars (Paper)

Academic Planners/Calendars (Digital)

  • iStudiez PRO (iOS/Mac, Android, Windows, Desktop versions) – Great for College Students to organize your assignments, exams, course syllabus items, and calendar all in one place.
  • Google Calendar (iOS/Mac, Android, Windows, Desktop versions) – Many schools are moving toward Google Classroom. Using Google Calendar students can sync their calendar with their phone, tablet, or laptop. Google Calendar also has “Tasks” (ToDo List type) and “Reminders” (Set alerts) functionality.
  • Calendars 5 (iOS/Mac) – Clean, user friendly look. Syncs your Google Calendar with your iPhone.

PWR’s You Tube channel watchlist:Kids In The House: videos on ADHD from experts in the field.

National Resource Center on ADHD – ADHD Science, Information, Resources, Support
AADAP: ADHD resources from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
ADDA: Attention Deficit Disorder Association

About.com: see their ADD/ADHD section for great general information on the topic
Additude Magazine: a popular ADHD publication and online blog with great content, links, articles, blog posts, etc.
APSARD: American Professional Society of ADHD Related Disorders
CHADD:Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a nationally recognized authority on ADHD and non-profit organization.
Center for Parent Information and Resources: a huge amount of articles, links, and information for parents of children with disabilities.
Child Mind Institute: their site is chalked full of valuable info.
Everyday Health: another great site with an overview of ADHD symptoms, causes, treatment, and features articles from experts.

Intelligent: College Planning Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities
IEP & 504 Plan information
NIMH: the National Institute of Mental Health has a ton of information about ADD/ADHD – overview, treatment, diagnosis, symptoms, etc.
WebMD: helpful ADHD medical information on treatment, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis.

(for informational use only)
DSM-5 Symptom Checklist for Children
Developmental Screening and Assessment Instruments (Birth – 5yrs old)
Vanderbilt Parent Follow Up Assessment
Behavioral Checklist: by M. Kutscher- for parents to give to their child’s teacher and subsequently show to a mental health professional.
Vanderbilt Parent Assessment Scale
Vanderbilt Teacher Assessment Follow-Up
Vanderbilt Teacher Assessment Scale
ADHD Preference and Goal Instrument (ADHD PGI) Instructions:Fiks AG, Mayne S, Hughes CC, DeBartolo E, Behrens C, Guevara JP, Power T. Development of an instrument to measure parents’ preferences and goals for the treatment of Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.Acad Ped, 2012; 12(5):445-455.

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