LD and ADHD Reading List
Books on Learning Disabilities
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
The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities (3rd edition)
by Larry B. Silver, M.D.
Straight Talk About Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference During the Early Years
by Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats
What's Wrong with Me? Learning Disabilities at Home and School
by Regina Cicci
Books on Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities: Realities, Myths and Controversial Treatments
by Barbara D. Ingersoll and Sam Goldstein
Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide to Living and Learning Together
by Betty B. Osman, Ph.D. The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help
by Suzanne H. Stevens
Books on ADHD and Behavioral IssuesAll About Attention Deficit Disorder
by Thomas W. Phelan Behavior Management at Home: A Token Economy Program for Children and Teens
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on ADHD (2nd edition)
by Larry B. Silver, M.D.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
Problem Solver Guide for Students with ADHD
by Harvey C. Parker
Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding Teenagers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkley
The ADD Hyperactivity Workbook for Parents, Teachers and Kids (3rd edition)
by Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior
by Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton.
Books for Kids with LD and/or ADHDAdolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage
by Patricia O. Quinn, M.D.
Ages: 12 to 18
All Kinds of Minds
by Mel Levine, M.D.
Ages: 5 to 12
The Don't Give Up Kid and Learning Differences
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 5 to 12
Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 5 to 12
I Would If I Could: A Teenagers Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
by Michael Gordon
I'm Somebody Too
by Jeanne Gehret
Ages: 9 and older, non-ADD.
Keeping A Head in School: A Student's Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders
by Mel Levine, M.D.
Ages: 9 to 15
Making the Grade: An Adolescent's Struggle with READ
by Roberta N. Parker
Ages: 9 to 11.
Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disabilities
by Judith Stern and Uzi Ben-Ami
Ages: 8 to 13.
Putting on the Brakes
by Patricia O. Quinn, M.C. and Judith Stern
Ages: 8 to 12.
Shelley, The Hyperactive Turtle
by Deborah Moss
Ages: 3 to 7.
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