LD and ADHD Reading List
Do you want to learn more about learning disabilities or ADHD? Are you looking for a book for your child on the topic? You've come to the right place! These are special-education teacher Eileen Marzola's top picks. Read them and then share your thoughts with other parents. Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years
by Joan Shapiro and Rebecca Rich
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The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities (3rd edition)
by Larry B. Silver, M.D.
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Straight Talk About Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference During the Early Years
by Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats
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What's Wrong with Me? Learning Disabilities at Home and School
by Regina Cicci
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Books on Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Realities, Myths and Controversial Treatments
by Barbara D. Ingersoll and Sam Goldstein
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Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide to Living and Learning Together
by Betty B. Osman, Ph.D.
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The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help
by Suzanne H. Stevens
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All About Attention Deficit Disorder
by Thomas W. Phelan
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Behavior Management at Home: A Token Economy Program for Children and Teens
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
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The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
by Douglas Riley
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Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on ADHD (2nd edition)
by Larry B. Silver, M.D.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
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Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD
by Harvey C. Parker
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Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding Teenagers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkley
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The ADD Hyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers and Kids (3rd edition)
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
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Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior
by Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton.
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Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage
by Patricia O. Quinn, M.D.
Ages: 12 to 18
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All Kinds of Minds
by Mel Levine, M.D.
Ages: 5 to 12
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The Don't Give Up Kid and Learning Differences
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 5 to 12
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Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 5 to 12
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I Would If I Could: A Teenagers Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
by Michael Gordon
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I'm Somebody Too
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 9 and older, non-ADD
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Keeping A Head in School: A Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders
by Mel Levine, M.D.
Ages: 9 to 15
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Making the Grade: An Adolescent's Struggle with READ
by Roberta N. Parker
Ages: 9 to 14
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Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disabilities
by Judith Stern and Uzi Ben-Ami
Ages: 8 to 13
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Putting on the Brakes
by Patricia O. Quinn, M.C. and Judith Stern
Ages: 8 to 12
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Shelley, The Hyperactive Turtle
by Deborah Moss
Ages: 3 to 7
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