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The Adult ADHD Tool Kit 1st Edition
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A central source of frustration for most adults with ADHD is that they know what they need to do but they have difficulties turning their intentions into actions. These difficulties also interfere with their ability to use self-help books and to get the most out of psychosocial treatments that provide coping strategies that promise to improve their functioning. Drs. Ramsay and Rostain are experts in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD and are leaders in the development of effective psychosocial treatments for this group of patients. Their newest book, The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out is a coping guide for adults living with ADHD, one that does not just present useful coping strategies but also provides specific tactics designed to help readers implement these skills in their daily lives and brings them to life in a user-friendly format. The authors discuss many different settings in which ADHD may cause difficulties, including work, school, matters of physical health and well-being, and the issue of excessive use of technology. Although written for consumers, clinicians will find the book to be a clinically useful tool for their adult patients with ADHD, serving as a companion to the newly updated and expanded second edition of Drs. Ramsay and Rostain’s professional treatment manual, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach.
- ISBN-100415815886
- ISBN-13978-0415815888
- Edition1st
- Publication dateOctober 7, 2014
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
- Print length194 pages
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"In over 35 years of treating adults with ADHD, I have never come across a better resource than Ramsay and Rostain’s The Adult ADHD Tool Kit. After an excellent presentation of foundational processes such as planning, time management, procrastination, motivation, organization, and challenging distorted beliefs, they creatively apply these techniques to coping in college, the workplace, relationships, and health. They also address the excessive use of technology and the role of medication for treating adult ADHD. Adults with ADHD and the professionals treating them will benefit greatly from Drs. Ramsay and Rostain’s wisdom. Don’t leave home without this tool kit."
―Arthur L. Robin, PhD, is the director of psychology training at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit.
"This book is the real deal. Ramsay and Rostain are clinicians and researchers and bring the best of each to the often confusing and frustrating challenges of ADHD. They offer strategies that aren’t just nice ideas―they really work."
―Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, author of Understand Your Brain, Get More Done; More Attention, Less Deficit; and Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD.
"This toolkit holds the tools for facing the challenges of adult ADHD and contains wisdom of true pioneers of ADHD treatment. The ideas and techniques in this book can transform an overwhelming life to one of hope and confidence."
―Craig Surman, MD, is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the coauthor of Fast Minds: How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (Or Think You Might).
"Drs. Ramsay and Rostain take the reader on an insightful and comprehensive journey through overcoming some of the major pitfalls associated with adult ADHD (including time management, organization, and self-care). Readers will find themselves engaged and entertained by the authors' use of metaphor and examples from pop culture, which also helps to solidify ideas for later recall. The book is chock full of quick and simple takeaways, reminding readers of the most important tactics from each section."
―Abigail Levrini, PhD, is the clinical director at Psych Ed Coaches and author of Succeeding with Adult ADHD: Daily Strategies to Help You Achieve Your Goals and Manage Your Life.
About the Author
J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, is cofounder and codirector of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and an associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry in the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. He is cochair of the professional advisory board for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.
Anthony L. Rostain, MD, is cofounder and codirector of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics in the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, where he is also director of education for the department of psychiatry. He is currently president of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD).
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- Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (October 7, 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 194 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0415815886
- ISBN-13 : 978-0415815888
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,153,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,825 in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
- #2,087 in Psychopathology
- #7,492 in Medical Psychology Pathologies
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About the authors

J. Russell ("Russ") Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed psychologist and was Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine before he retired from Penn in 2023 to start a solo virtual psychology practice. While at Penn, he co-founded and was co-director of PENN's Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program.
Dr. Ramsay has authored numerous professional articles, book chapters, and books. He has lectured internationally and virtually on various issues related to adult ADHD. Dr. Ramsay serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders and has served on the Professional Advisory Boards of various ADHD organizations. Dr. Ramsay has a full-time clinical practice, is frequently quoted in the media and interviewed on podcasts, and is a CHADD Hall of Fame inductee.

Anthony L. Rostain, M.D., M.A. is Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of Yale University and the NYU School of Medicine, he is triple boarded in pediatrics, adult psychiatry, and child & adolescent psychiatry. His primary clinical focus is "lifespan neurodevelopmental psychiatry," treating patients of all ages with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger Syndrome / High Functioning Autism), Tourette Syndrome, Learning Disabilities (Verbal and Nonverbal) and social communication disorders.
Dr. Rostain is an attending and supervising psychiatrist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and at Penn Medicine's Behavioral Health Program. He is Medical Director of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program at Penn Behavioral Health and Co-Director of the Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program at CHOP. His research interests have focused on improving clinical outcomes for patients with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and in creating effective service systems for high risk children, youth and families.
Dr. Rostain is co-author, with Dr. Russell Ramsay, of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach, Second Edition, and of The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out, both published by Routledge in 2015. He is co-author, with Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, of The Stressed Years of Their Lives: Helping Your Kid Survive and Thrive During Their College Years, published by St. Martin's Press in 2019.
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Customers find the book helpful, with one mentioning how it breaks down tasks, and they appreciate its step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand approach. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it reads like a best friend. While the book is ideal for comprehending ADHD, some customers find it difficult to read, and though many consider it worth the price, others find it relatively expensive.
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Customers find the book helpful, with many noting it contains useful tips and valuable insights. One customer mentions how it breaks down tasks, while another describes how it translates to life improvements.
"...It is a bit expensive but it is also so helpful, reads like a college text in some ways but also reads like a best friend is giving you some tools..." Read more
"...all of the chapters, I'm really proud of myself, and I found this book so useful that I actually put it at my desk and review it often...." Read more
"...The material IS helpful and useful so I’m very pleased with the book." Read more
"This has been the most helpful book of my life is helped me immeasurably and every facet of my life...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to understand and appreciate its step-by-step approach, with one customer noting it provides specific strategies for managing ADHD.
"...It is approached in a very serious, thorough way, including literature citations. By that standard, the $36 price tag seems understandable...." Read more
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"...So far this has been incredibly helpful, easy to understand, and straight forward...." Read more
"...It's also really easy to read - they do a great job of pulling out the most important things into bullet points, so if reading paragraphs isn't..." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it reads like a best friend.
"...It is a bit expensive but it is also so helpful, reads like a college text in some ways but also reads like a best friend is giving you some tools..." Read more
"...To the contrary, it is an enjoyable, portable book to curl up with or carry around to read during in-between moments throughout the day...." Read more
"...There's some good stuff about how to get started on making yourself do things, but at some point, even the advice that seems workable becomes..." Read more
"...I *really* wanted to give this book a good review, because content is great, Ramsay is a legend, the authors clearly know their stuff from actual..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's ADHD awareness content, with some finding it ideal for understanding the condition and appreciating the authors' experience working with adults with ADHD, while others find it difficult to read.
"...and this book had taught me so much about myself and how ADHD affects my life...." Read more
"...of the book with the short, titled sections and summary boxes is very ADHD friendly...." Read more
"Like other ppl have said, this is not an easy book for ppl with adhd. However, imo it has a lot of useful tips...." Read more
"By far the best book on ADHD that I have purchased (and I have several)!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some saying it's worth every penny while others find it relatively expensive.
"...But if you can get thru it, worth it." Read more
"...It is a bit expensive but it is also so helpful, reads like a college text in some ways but also reads like a best friend is giving you some tools..." Read more
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"...As for the price and overall print quality, I agree it is expensive. For a book this size, I would have expected a price of $15...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024This book has been a gift and the cornerstone of me understanding myself. It has helped me break down some tasks that have stayed stuck and taken up space in my body and mind for far too long. It is a bit expensive but it is also so helpful, reads like a college text in some ways but also reads like a best friend is giving you some tools to help.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021Like other ppl have said, this is not an easy book for ppl with adhd. However, imo it has a lot of useful tips. Even though it took me more than a year to finish all of the chapters, I'm really proud of myself, and I found this book so useful that I actually put it at my desk and review it often.
Points that really struct my core:
- You need two lists, one for dumping all of your todos and one for your daily planning.
- If you think some of your items may become useful one day, they won't, give up, throw them away.
- If you mess up your tax, the IRS won't forgive you because you have adhd.
- Check your mail everyday and process them immediately. My personal example: I found a $400 check in a mail that I received a year ago. I didn't realized that the check has expired and deposited it online. It bounced back and cost me $15 fee... :(
One thing that I wish is included in this book is budgeting, but hey adhd impacts every aspect of our lives and it's impossible to cover everything. I'm very thankful for what this book has already offered.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022I was worried this wouldn’t be an ADHD friendly read and in some ways it is, some ways it isn’t. The end of each chapter has a highlight and review section that touches the main points, which is so nice! But the actual chapter material is soooo long and the words are small. It’s almost too much on a single page. It’s daunting to read and loses my attention easily. That’s probably more me than the book though. The material IS helpful and useful so I’m very pleased with the book.
5.0 out of 5 starsI was worried this wouldn’t be an ADHD friendly read and in some ways it is, some ways it isn’t. The end of each chapter has a highlight and review section that touches the main points, which is so nice! But the actual chapter material is soooo long and the words are small. It’s almost too much on a single page. It’s daunting to read and loses my attention easily. That’s probably more me than the book though. The material IS helpful and useful so I’m very pleased with the book.ADHD friendly (sort of) with lots of useful ideas
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022The irony of this book is that it was meant for psychologists and counselors , so it’s VERY clinical and VERY tedious to get through, so NOT the best voice for someone with ADHD!
However I have found the tips to be helpful. I skip over some of the boring or repetitive clinical parts and read a little bit every day in my bedroom each morning b4 I even check my phone (aka the rabbit hole!). They really should create a workbook for those with ADHD. This is NOT really written for those who suffer from this disorder and that’s the biggest irony.
But if you can get thru it, worth it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022I've read/skimmed several other books on the subject. This one stands out for its very measured, precise writing, conveying a rather clinical, professional but warm and caring approach. Reading this book feels somewhat like being in a doctor's office getting the best advice on how to manage a health condition. I think some of the books on this subject are rather too facile. The authors of this book are professionals in the ADHD field who run a clinic for adults with ADHD. They are authors of a guide for other professionals, and they added this as a companion guide geared more toward the ADHD sufferer. I feel lucky to have found it.
I've been reading it during available free time for 2 days and I'm on page 22 of the 173, densely-packed pages (not counting appendices, index etc.). The first thing I did was check through the whole book for print quality issues (based on a negative review I read here) to reassure myself that there were no missing pages. As for the price and overall print quality, I agree it is expensive. For a book this size, I would have expected a price of $15. On the other hand, it reads like much more than a self-help book. It is a book by clinical professionals, based on all the latest clinical research in this area. It is approached in a very serious, thorough way, including literature citations. By that standard, the $36 price tag seems understandable. I disagree that the small size and dense print are a problem. To the contrary, it is an enjoyable, portable book to curl up with or carry around to read during in-between moments throughout the day. Just be sure to keep some sticky page markers, or a pencil, to mark helpful tips as you encounter them. I do not feel the book seems cheap in quality, despite the fact that it was printed on demand a few days before it arrived.
Aside from the professional background that went into the preparation of this book, it seems to really stand apart for its sincere effort to tackle in a very thorough way, the key disconnect that afflicts ADHD sufferers, namely, the problem of "I know what I need to do, but for some reason I just fail to do it". They go through innumerable small aspects of everyday life, with an eye for addressing this challenge. No doubt, most of their tips are things you and I have thought of before. But the whole approach is so coherent, serious, and thorough that it gives me more hope than I have ever had for managing my ADHD. I'll add more to this review when (or if) I get to the end of the book. In the meantime I find it highly readable, with warmth and the occasional dose of humor.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023I was hesitant to purchase this book because of the price but I am glad that I did. It is concise and easy to understand
- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023This has been the most helpful book of my life is helped me immeasurably and every facet of my life. I hardly recommend for any other people with ADD ADHD and other neurodivergent readers.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021Over the past few weeks, I have been working through this book with my therapist. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 15 (I’m now 30) and this book had taught me so much about myself and how ADHD affects my life. It has provided me with some excellent coping skills and made me feel less alone. It has also done wonders for my anxiety. If you struggle with ADHD, please give this book a try.
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SARAH PRICEReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 20154.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Good information on planning.
Felipe Sanhueza CespedesReviewed in the Netherlands on March 24, 20221.0 out of 5 stars Horrible product design
The font size is very small and the page has almost no margins, which makes the book very difficult to read.
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S. SchmidReviewed in Germany on February 23, 20225.0 out of 5 stars Bestes Selbsthilfebuch welches ich je gelesen habe - auch ohne ADHS
Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Selbsthilfebüchern ist dieses bis zum Anschlag gefüllt mit nützlichen Tipps, wie man sein Leben in den Griff bekommt. Jeder einzelne geschneidert auf die Fallstricke, denen man mit ADHS im Leben begegnet. Wiederholungen der immer gleichen Idee findet man in diesem Buch nicht. Bestenfalls gibt es Verweise auf andere Kapitel, sollte ein wichtiger Tipp dort relevant für den sein um den es gerade geht - wie der Tagesplaner.
Am Ende jedes Kapitels gibt es eine komplette Zusammenfassung der Kernpunkte und eine der Techniken in Bullet Points.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dieses Buch auch für Leute ohne klinisches ADHS geeignet, die Probleme damit haben, ihr Leben so auf die Reihe zu bekommen wie sie es gerne würden.
phillipReviewed in Canada on October 22, 20165.0 out of 5 stars focus medicines are dangerous, at least the way it ...
focus medicines are dangerous, at least the way it was given to me. in hindsight my experience with this medicine would have just sent me on random focused sprees. coupled with this book my life is changing. i would lobby, which given my condition may not mean much, to see this book handed out to everyone with adhd and anyone who feels they can benefit a little or a lot from organizing an aspect of their life, there is truly something for everyone.
Roel WReviewed in Belgium on July 27, 20243.0 out of 5 stars Dense
Lots of semi-useful information (your mileage may vary but we already knew most of it) and if you have ADHD it is very hard to read: very dense (in both layout and writing.









