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ADHD: Non-Medication Treatments and Skills for Children and Teens

By Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN
Why we recommend this book:
  • Written for both therapists and parents
  • Clear format, practical information and strategies
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential Second Edition

By Peg Dawson, EdD; Richard Guare, PhD; Colin Guare, MS
Why we recommend this book:
  • Not just for ADHD, but to help anyone understand more about executive functioning
  • Can help parents and kids understand and compare their relative strengths and challenges in the different areas of executive functioning
  • Offers some practical tools for managing executive functioning challenges
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential

By Richard Guare, PhD; Peg Dawson, EdD; Colin Guare
Why we recommend this book:
  • Not just for ADHD, but to help anyone understand more about executive functioning
  • Discusses some of the specific executive functioning challenges teens cope with
  • Can help parents and teens understand and compare their relative strengths and challenges in the different areas of executive functioning
  • Offers some practical tools for managing executive functioning challenges
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

Smart but Scattered–and Stalled: 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals, Make a Plan, and Successfully Leave the Nest

By Richard Guare, PhD; Colin Guare, BCBA; Peg Dawson, EdD
Why we recommend this book:
  • Not just for ADHD, but to help anyone understand more about executive functioning
  • Discusses some of the specific executive functioning challenges young adults cope with
  • Can help young adults learn more about their relative strengths and challenges in the different areas of executive functioning
  • Offers some practical tools for managing executive functioning challenges
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel

The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain’s Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home

By Peg Dawson, EdD; Richard Guare, PhD
Why we recommend this book:
  • Not just for ADHD, but to help anyone understand more about executive functioning
  • Discusses some of the specific executive functioning challenges adults cope with
  • Can help adults learn more about their relative strengths and challenges in the different areas of executive functioning
  • Offers some practical tools for managing executive functioning challenges
Recommended by: Megan Adair Casteel