ADHD books
Books that explain ADHD and offer practical ways to work with it, written by clinicians, researchers and people with ADHD.
Driven to Distraction (Revised)
Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
A long-standing classic that helped bring adult ADHD into public view, mixing patient stories with explanation and practical coping ideas.
- adults
- classic
Delivered from Distraction
Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
The authors' follow-up to Driven to Distraction, going deeper into living well with ADHD as an adult.
- adults
ADHD 2.0
Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
A shorter, updated take on ADHD that focuses on strengths, environment, connection and finding the right kind of challenge.
- adults
- strengths
How to ADHD
Jessica McCabe
The How to ADHD creator's book of personal story and tested strategies for working with an ADHD brain rather than against it.
- adults
- strategies
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD (Second Edition)
Russell A. Barkley with Christine M. Benton
A practical guide from a leading ADHD researcher, covering how ADHD works plus strategies for time, emotions, work and relationships.
- adults
- science
Your Brain's Not Broken
Tamara Rosier
An ADHD coach explains the emotional side of ADHD and offers strategies for handling feelings, motivation and daily life.
- emotions
- adults
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
A workbook for women with ADHD focused on letting go of shame, building self-acceptance and leaning into strengths.
- women
- workbook
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success
Peg Dawson & Richard Guare
Helps adults map their own executive skills and build a plan around them for work and home. Written for a broad audience and very relevant to ADHD.
- executive-function
- work
Mastering Your Adult ADHD (Client Workbook)
Steven A. Safren, Susan E. Sprich, Carol A. Perlman & Michael W. Otto
A structured workbook of skills for organising, planning, reducing distraction and procrastination, designed for use with a therapist.
- workbook
- planning
Faster Than Normal
Peter Shankman
An entrepreneur with ADHD shares the routines, rules and tech habits he uses to channel his energy and get things done.
- work
- routines
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This toolbox is for information and everyday support, not medical advice. If ADHD is affecting your life, a doctor or a qualified clinician can help.