Mindful Parenting for ADHD by Mark Bertin, M.D.
The Year I Met My Brain by Matilda Boseley
The first book is the one my therapist recommended to me when I was at the beginning of my journey to diagnosis. I’ve not read the whole book, but it was a good one to dip in and out of for the basics. I have found it hard to stick with, though. Mindful Parenting for ADHD is another I haven’t finished, but so far it’s got some great advice and a tone I jive well with. Definitely a good one if you’re trying to figure out how to support an ADHD kiddo. And The Year I Met My Brain is a memoir, but it’s written by a journalist so it is extremely well researched, well written and engaging. It’s kind of a combination of personal anecdotes interspersed with deep dives into most of the topics that are important for someone who has just been diagnosed with ADHD to learn about – including definitions and explanations of ADHD types, info on diagnosis, medication, therapy, stats on ADHD, the differences between adults and kids, how it affects self esteem and relationships and some very good advice (click on the cover or book title above for my full review). It did everything I’d been looking for from various different books about ADHD all in one, and if you’re only going to read one book about ADHD (particularly if you’re a woman and/or late diagnosed), this is the one I’d recommend.
So those are a few of the books I’d recommend if you’re interested in learning about ADHD. There are tons more, but these are a good place to start! I’d love recommendations from anyone who has a similar interest in the topic. Feel free to share any recommendations or thoughts below!
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Thanks for the recommendations. I’ve not read much about ADHD.
It’s a bit of a niche interest, and not something that applies to everyone. But I feel like more people are getting diagnosed these days, so there are a decent number of people who might have it or know someone who does! And it’s such an overwhelming area to figure out what to read, at least it was for me!
This is so interesting. A therapist suggested that I get tested for ADHD because it tracks with some other stuff I have going on, but I’ve avoided it because I don’t feel it’s having a negative impact on my life, and I would just end up with yet another ‘thing’. But I’ve been reading up on it myself. Aren’t we funny and amazing creatures us humans?
Yeah, I think that it’s got to be a personal decision to get assessed for things like ADHD, and it very much depends on what you’d get out of it. For me I had been struggling and searching to understand what was happening for so long that I really wanted to know. It also was hugely beneficial in terms of the right treatment and learning how to help my kiddo deal with a similar diagnosis. It’s been good to finally feel like there’s a reason, if that makes sense! We definitely are. I feel like there are so many people whose brains work in a specific way, and personally I think that’s a great thing. I wouldn’t want to all be the same anyway!