Study Tips, Guidebooks for Parents, Comic Recommendations and More…
This section features a number of resources I find helpful when thinking about everything from efficient study tips to detailed information on ADHD, to parenting children with neurodiversity. Some of the resources listed below are also the topic of my blog posts, so hop on over to my blog if you are interested. I personally love lists of resources and hope you will find them as useful as I do.
Effective Study Tips
How can you feel well-prepared for tests and exams, relaxed when giving presentations and receive grades that make you happy? And how can you do all of the above while still sleeping eight hours a night, working out, eating healthy and hanging out with friends? Is this even possible? Often, we struggle with deadlines, assignments and the way we organize our daily tasks. The following resources are a first start with regard to efficient study methods - whether you are neurodiverse or neurotypical. They provide you with a different outlook on the way we approach academic tasks and help you feel less frantic, overworked and resigned when it comes to a healthy work-life balance.
For Teens and Students with ADHD
Although many of the books mentioned in the previous section are helpful for people with ADHD, you might also be interested in resources focusing primarily on strengthening executive skills. The following books address the specific challenges that arise for neurodiverse learners who have trouble sitting still, focusing on the tasks at hand or managing their time effectively. Whether you are a parent who wants to learn more about how to help your children overcome their challenges or a student in need of useful study techniques, the four books below will give you a roadmap to successful learning strategies. You can pick and choose what works for you, since not all suggestions might be right for your unique situation. Just keep in mind that a few small changes can lead to great improvements if you follow through and stick to those new principles for a few weeks or months.
ADHD Parenting
As a mother of a son with ADHD, I know firsthand about all the challenges parents with neurodiverse children face every day. Difficulties with homework assignments, awkward social behavior, arguments with siblings or insomnia are only a few challenges that parents deal with on a regular basis which can feel quite exhausting. That's why I find it important to read up on the latest research or familiarize myself with useful suggestions that provide me with lots of options when it comes to helping my child with his condition. I have found a wealth of information in the parenting books below and highly recommend them to everyone who wants to know more about ADHD parenting. You can also hop over to my blog where I review books on ADHD and point you to the truly useful ones.
General Books on ADHD
If you want to learn more about ADHD in general, the following books might be for you. All of these authors are internationally acclaimed experts on ADHD, and their books could be called classics on the topic of neurodiversity. You can find more books online by all three authors. This is only a small fraction of excellent books on ADHD. There are many other books that could have made this list as well, and you can find more book suggestions on my blog.
Comics and Graphic Novels on ADHD
Comics and graphic novels can help you learn more about complex topics like ADHD in an approachable and entertaining way. If you are feeling a little isolated as someone who is neurodiverse, reading about someone else’s experience might feel reassuring. Or if you are a parent of a neurodiverse child, these books can help you learn more about the condition from an insider’s perspective. The comics below offer new insights into the world of neurodiversity through glimpses into the thoughts and feelings of their neurodiverse protagonists, as well as the coping mechanisms they use. Those books are part of a comic genre called graphic medicine and are used in places such as the Mayo Clinic to educate patients and their loved ones about certain health conditions.
I truly enjoyed reading the following four comics and frequently use them in my own coaching practice. If you are into comics and graphic novels and want to read more about ADHD, I highly recommend Dani Donovan, an internationally acclaimed comic artist, who documents her own experience with ADHD in various free comics on the internet.
Other Useful Resources
Apart from loads of books, there are numerous organizations, websites, podcasts, etc., that explain ADHD in great detail and provide helpful tips for adults, parents and children. Take a look at the links below. This list is far from being exhaustive, but it will give you a good overview of some of the most significant resources that are out there.