Recommended Reading List
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Book Listings
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Adventures of Piper the Hyperactive Mouse
by Mark Lowry & Martha Bolton. There are 4 books in this series: Pipers Night Before Christmas (1998) ISBN #1582290008; Nighttime Is Just Daytime With Your Eyes Closed (1999) ISBN #1582290768; Piper Steals The Show (2000) ISBN #1582291276; and Piper’s Twisted Tale (2001) ISBN #1582291926. Growing up with ADHD, the author, Mark Lowry, readily identifies with the character in his books, Piper the Hyperactive Mouse. Mark is a multi-talented artist who is a popular Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter, as well as author of these wonderful children's books. Each book comes with a CD with Mark narrating the story, these books are a must! |
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All About Attention Deficit Disorder.
Thomas Phelan, Ph.D. (1996) ISBN #1-889140-11-2. A readable, practical and comprehensive manual for parents and teachers interested in understanding the facts about ADD. |
Parents/
Teachers |
Teenagers with ADD: A Parent's Guide.
Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M. S. (1995) ISBN #0-933149-69-7. This book provides parents with the tools they need to raise a healthy, well adjusted teen. In this book, parents will find information and advice about maintaining a positive attitude, seeking appropriate treatment and interventions, and how to advocate for themselves. |
Parents/
Teens |
Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD.
Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M. S. (1993) ISBN #1-890627-20-8. This comprehensive book recognizes the pivital role teachers play in the long-term success of their students with ADHD in middle school and high school. |
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The ADD/ADHD Checklist, An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers.
strong>Sandra Rief, M. A. (1998) ISBN #0-13-762395-X. This unique resource for parents and teachers is packed with up-to-date facts, findings and proven strategies and techniques for understanding and helping children and adolescents with attention deficit problems and hyperactivity. |
Parents/
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The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders.
Sandra F. Rief. (2003) ISBN #078796591X. |
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How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children.
Sandra Rief, M.A. (1993) ISBN #876284136. For educators, specialists, and parents, a remarkable resource packed with classroom-tested techniques and practical know-how for helping children with attention deficit disorders with or without hyperactivity. |
Parents/
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Study Strategies for Early School Success.
Sandi Sirotowitz, M. Ed., Leslie Davis, M. Ed., and Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. (2003) ISBN #1-886941-55-6. A book for students grades three through six. The focus is on teaching the following strategies: organizing school supplies and work space; taking notes in class; improving reading comprehension; getting homework done; getting better grades on tests; writing book reports and doing projects; and doing oral presentations. |
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