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A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from young survivors

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This book is a must for parents of ADHD children as well as educators. As both a parent of an ADHD child and a teacher, I found this book enlightening as well as practical. It is a very easy read, in fact, I read it in two days. It is easy to understand and is written in layman terms not scientific/medical jargon. It explains so many aspects ADHD is language that parents can understand and offers some sensible solutions to everyday problems. This book has become by ADHD bible.

this book is the best insight for a parent dealing with the frustrations of a bright teen struggling with ADD issues. The opportunity to read the words of teens who have dealt with the struggle give moral support to parents that there is hope. This is a must buy!

I ordered this book at the recommendation of the psychologist who tested our daughter for ADD. It is written for older children and teenagers who have ADD or ADHD. My daughter, age 17, found it interesting. It helped her know that she was not the only one with this condition and gave her many tips for coping with life. Although I found much of it redundant, the book helped me see ADD from the perspective of a teenager.

I bought this book on the advice of my son's psychologist and it was worth every penny. I am also a special ed teacher and will recommend it to every teacher I know.

This is an upbeat and hopeful book written for tweens and teens, but a good read for parents of kids with ADHD as well. The children in this book are high achievers or talented in some way, so they make good role models. Lots of hard science written in an interesting and age appropriate way. Also lots of tips for coping with situations that can be challenging for kids with ADHD.

This book is easy to read, in down-to-earth language, and Question & Answer format. Presents ideas from a teenager's 1st person perspective. Covers a variety of relevant topics. Besides helping parents and teachers, I think high schoolers, college kids, and maybe junior high kids will find this book to be useful.

This book is good for teenagers who have just been diagnosed in the past couple of years. My son was diagnosed 9 years ago and he only found a few new things he didn't know about. As a parent, I liked it; I learned a little more from the "inside" perspective. I believe this book would be helpful to a more newly diagnosed young teenager, to know they are not alone.

I have read many books on ADD (I have it, both kids have it). This is by far the best book for teens to read to understand their ADD and how it affects their lives. PArents should read, too. Helps to understand what kids are going thru. Started out as library book, and then bought this copy. Make sure you give your teen a pack of post-it notes as they read thru to mark passages. Recommended to teens, parents and any psychologist who claims to understand ADD.

My 13 year old Granddaughter has suffered with ADHD and it's comlications all of her life. She loves this book that helps her understand others are going through it too and gives her hints on organizing herself and getting things done. It has made a difference in her life!

I think the layout and approach of this book is excellent.
The use of vignettes and the input from ADHD youths is well implemented.
Very useful material is presented, and presented accessibly.
Excellent overall.

... BUT ...

The authors' caveat regarding medication is watered down. And it belongs IN FRONT OF the advice given.

Pharmaceuticals are controlled for many reasons. The book should make it abundantly clear that medicines are serious business, and should only be considered after adequate consideration and in consultation with AND ONGOING SUPERVISION BY medical professionals.

I'm not anti-medication. But I do think that this book is a little too glib on the seriousness of medication.