Recommended Resource List:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Materials indicated by call numbers may be found on site using the State Library's Online Catalog. All other sources may be acquired using the State Library's Interlibrary Loan Services. To request materials, state government employees should use the Kentucky Government Employee Materials Request form. To apply for a library card, State Government Employees should complete the online application.

• Audiobooks
  • Kelly, Kate, et. al. You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Simon and Schuster Audio, 1995. Call number: SR 616.8589 Kell
  • Hallowell, Edward M. Driven to Distraction. New York: Simon & Schuster Audio, 1995. Call number: SR 616.8589 Hall
• Books
  • Adler, Lenard. Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006. Call number: 616.8589 Adle
  • Alexander-Roberts, Colleen. The AD/HD Parenting Handbook: Practical Advice for Parents from Parents. 2nd ed. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Pub., 2006. Call number: 618.928589 Alex
  • Barkley, Russell A. Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, Rev. ed. New York: Guilford Press, 2000. Call number: 618.928589 Bark
  • Bell, Rachel. The A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. diet! : a comprehensive look at contributing factors and natural treatments for symptoms of attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity. Rev. and updated ed. East Canaan, CT: Safe Goods/New Century, 2001. Call number: 618.9285890654 Bell
  • Brown, Dale S. Learning a Living: a Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2000. Call number: 331.702087 Brow
  • Brown, Thomas E. Attention Deficit Disorder: the Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2005. Call number: 616.8589 Brow
  • Fowler, Mary Cahill. Maybe You Know My Teen: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Adolescent with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. New York: Broadway Books, 2001. Call number: 616.858900835 Fowl
  • Greenbaum, Judith. Finding Your Focus. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006. Call number:       616.8589 Gree
  • Hallowell, Edward M. Answers to Distraction. New York: Bantam, 1996. Call number: 616.8589 Hall
  • Hallowell, Edward M. & Ratey, John J. Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood. New York: Pantheon Books, 1994. Call number: 616.8985 Hall
  •   Hill, Beth Ann. The AD/HD Book: Answers to Parents' Most Pressing Questions. New York: Avery, 2005. Call number:  618.928589 Hill
  • Lovecky, Deirdre V. Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004. Call number:  618.928589 Love
  • Mooney, Jonathan. Learning outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution. New York: Fireside, 2000. Call number: 371.90474 Moon
  • Nadeau, Kathleen G. ADD in the Workplace: Choices, Changes, and Challenges. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1997. Call number: 331.594 Nade
  • Phelan, Thomas W. All About Attention Deficit Disorder, 2nd ed. Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management, 2000. Call number: 616.8589 Phel
  • Reiff, Michael I. ADHD: a Complete and Authoritative Guide. [Elk Grove Village, IL] : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2004. Call number:  618.928589 Reif
  • Roffman, Arlyn J. Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes, 2000. Call number:  371.92084 Roff
  • Silver, Larry B. Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 2nd ed. New York: Three Rivers Press, 1999. Call number: 618.928589 Silv
  • Solden, Sari. Journeys through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning While Living with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York: Walker & Company, 2002. Call number:  616.8589 Sold
  • Solden, Sari. Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life. Nevada City, CA: Underwood Books, 2005. 2nd ed.--rev. Call number:  616.8589 Sold
  • Understanding Women with AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: Advantage Books, 2002. Call number: Call number:  616.85890082 Unde
  • Wender, Paul H. ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. Call number: 616.8589 Wend
  • Zeigler, Chris A. Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: a Guide for Parents and Professionals. 2nd ed. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2006.Call number: 618.928589 Zeig
• Videos
  • ADHD & LD: Powerful Teaching Strategies and Accommodations. 52 min. Educational Resource Specialists, 2004. Videocassette. Call number: VC 371.94 ADHD
  • Attention Deficit Disorder: Adults (Doctor Is In series). 29 min. Fanlight Productions, 1995. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 616.8589 Atte
  • Attention Deficit Disorder in the 21st Century. 100 min. Campbell, 2001. 2 videocassettes. Call number: VC 618.928589 Hall
  • Attention Deficit Disorder: an Opportunity to Explore Therapies Both Traditional and Non-traditional for Children (Doctor Is In series). 28 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos, 1996. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 618.928589 Atte
  • How to Help Your Child Succeed in School Strategies and Guidance for Parents of Children with AD/HD and Learning Disabilities. 56 min. Educational Resource Specialists, 1997. Videocassette. Call number: VC 371.9 How
  • Odd Kid Out: Living with Attention Deficit Disorder. 52 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos, 2004. DVD. Call number: VC DV 618.928589 Odd
  • Outside In: A Look at Adults with ADD. 29 min. Family Today, 1999. Videocassette. Call number: VC616.8589/VC7880
  • Parenting Children with Learning Differences: LD, AD/HD. 47 min. Sunburst, 1999. Videocassette. Call number: VC649.15 Pare/VC7882
  • Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults. 28 min. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1995. Videocassette. Call number: VC 616.8589 Atte/VC6350
  • Why Can't Michael Pay Attention? 21 min. Learning Seed, 1998. Videocassette. Call number: VC 618.928589 Why/VC7881
• Websites
  • http://www.additudemag.com/additude.asp
    ADDitude: The Happy, Healthy Lifestyle Magazine for People with ADD. The magazine is available through subscription: however, single articles are available through Interlibrary Loan services. Other website features include a newsletter, feature articles, and information on medications. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
  • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/adhdmenu.cfm
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health offers a brief overview of the symptoms, treatments, research findings, and links to other agency publications on ADHD. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
  • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html
    Medline Plus Health Information: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a service of the National Library of Medicine providing information and links to consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and other selected sites. Some in Spanish. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
  • http://kidshealth.org/parent/
    KidsHealth!, sponsored by the Nemours Foundation, provides accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information including age-appropriate pages for parents, children, and teens. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
    
• Organizations
  • http://www.add.org/index.html
    The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
  • http://www.chadd.org
    The Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) organization works to improve the lives of people affected by ADHD through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, and education and support. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.