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LEARNING DISABILITIES

ADHD--Answers to Distraction by Edward M. Hollowell, M.D. (1992)  Response to most frequently asked questions about the disorder.

ADHD/Hyperactivity: A Consumer's Guide by Michael Gordon, Ph.D. (1991)

ADD and the College Student by Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. (1994) A guide for High School and College Students with ADD.

A Parent's Guide to Special Education by VA Dept. of Education (booklet).  A handbook to help parents understand the process of getting appropriate educational services for their learning disabled children

Beyond ADD by Thom Hartmann (1996) Hunting for reasons in the past & present

Beyond Ritalin by S. Garber, M. Garber & R. Spizman (1996) Facts about medication and other strategies for helping children, adolescents, and Adults with ADD

C.H.A.D.D. Educators Manual by Mary Fowler (1992)

Driven to Distraction by Hollowell & Ratey (1994)  Recognizing and coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from childhood through adulthood

Eagle Eyes: a Child's Guide to Paying Attention by Jeanne Gehret, M.A. (1995)

Eukee: The Jumpy Jumpy Elephant by Clifford L. Corman, M.D. & Esther Trevino, M.F.C.C. (1995)  Children's book

How to Own and Operate an Attention Deficit Kid (1989) A guide for parents and of ADD children (booklet)   

How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children by Sandra F. Rief (1993) Practical techniques, strategies, and interventions for helping children with attention problems and hyperactivity

I Would If I Could by Michael Gordon, Ph.D. (1993) A Teenager's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity

Learning Disabilities by National Institute of Mental Health (1993).  A brief discussion about understanding learning disabilities, getting help, and sustaining hope

Maybe You Know My Kid by Mary Cahill Fowler (1993)  A parents' guide to identifying, understanding, and helping your child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

My Brother's A World-Class Pain: A Sibling's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity by Michael Gordon, Ph.D. (1992)

Putting on the Brakes by P. Quinn & J. Stern (1991) Young people's guide to understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The Self-Esteem Teacher by Robert Brooks, Ph.D. (1991) Seeds of Self-Esteem

Shelley: The Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah M. Moss (1989) Children's book

Slam Dunk by Roberta N. Parker (1993) A young boy's struggle with ADD

Smart But Feeling Dumb by Harold Levinson MD (1984) A breakthrough theory on the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and how it can help you and your child

Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D. (1995) The complete, authoritative guide for parents

The Down & Dirty Guide to Adult ADD by Michael Gordon, Ph.D. & F. Daniel McClure, Ph.D.(1996)

The Misunderstood Child by Larry B. Silver, M.D. (1992) A guide for parents of children with learning disabilities

Women With Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden, MS, MFCC (1995) Embracing disorganization at home and in the workplace

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