As someone who was recently diagnosed in my 30's with ADHD, and dying to start a family with a neurodiverse partner I was intrigued to read this should my child potentially have ADHD or neurodiverse.

Impressed as it's written by a Dr, I thought I would give it a try. I have read many other books by authors about ADHD and children when looking for my own supporting information pre-diagnosis as there is little for actual adults with the "disorder". I was a little impressed to actually get this one in but for obvious reasons, it took me a little longer than usual to get through it but also because the book is very text heavy even though it is quite generalised.

I definitely feel that the book would do better as a hand held book rather than a ebook as it's just much easy to read that way especially for the exercises, too much text can sometimes get lost in translation and also be overwhelming.

The book touches base on children with ADHD, symptoms, myths, challenges, managing behaviour, medical vs therapy intervention and I do feel that there is some bias for medicated children - which I do not disagree with as I was also unmedicated as a child but also unaware, I cannot see benefits through a book it would have to be a physical study - but also reflects briefly on ADHD parents with ADHD children which is most what I wanted to read, I wish there was more on this or even a follow up book.

Unusually the book touches on the strengths and resilience of ADHD children which there is many and I really applaud that.

The major thing I disagree with is the "superpower" slogan that seems to tarnish ADHD regardless of age, I don't feel that it's a good street to send anyone down, being neurodivergent is difficult and I don't believe sugar coating helps when that not the true reflection out there in the world with neurotypical people.

I like the fact that the book explains that the research for ADHD is a little uninspiring as there is simply a lack of it. I think this is a good piece to give out to parents because ADHD research is so behind especially in our modern world.

There are some really good points to this book that I really enjoyed but I feel it is a little too generalised. Most adults will already be aware of the symptoms of ADHD if their child already has it and can access a variety of symptoms through most reputable websites, I'm not sure it really needs to be in the book. I feel this could have added more into the book for supporting parents or even more tasks for parents to work through, but that's my personal opinion.

I want to thank Netgalley for the free ARC in return for my review. All opinions are my own.

Very detailed book on approaches for ADHD. Overall the book was easy to read and very informative. If you are looking for ways on how to address behaviors this is also the book for you.

My child has adhd and this book has been so helpful in me understanding what adhd is and how i can help my child to be successful now and in the future.

I highly recommend this book for parents who are navigating the journey with a kiddo who is living with ADHD. This book highlights research and evidenced-based information. It is written for parents and easy to follow. It also has text variations which can make it easier to follow.

This book is exactly what its title suggests - it is a great overview for parents who have children with ADHD.

It is probably aimed more at parents who are new to ADHD, perhaps those whose chidlren have just been diagnosed or who have suspected ADHD and have started on their journey to finding support, particualarly at school.

The book describes how ADHD can affect children in different ways and the different types of support and medication available.

There is quite a lot of detail to absorb, so this is perhaps more of a book to dip in and out of as needed.

A useful and informative guide for parents.

A Comprehensive Guide to Parenting a Child with ADHD is exactly that - a guide to parenting ADHD kiddos without being overwhelming.

Written in a very conversational tone, it's an approachable, easy to understand guide. The book is broken down into sections, covering what ADHD is, symptoms and myths surrounding ADHD (separating child ADHD and adult ADHD), pros and cons of medical intervention v therapies (and the author does appear to have a bias towards medicinal interventions), disciplining the challenging behaviours of ADHD children and an overall look at raising neurodivergent children.

This is a very generalist guide, and many of the suggestions can be applied equally to neurotypical children as well. It does briefly discuss the challenges as an ADHD parent raising an ADHD child. While I do feel like this book "others" children with ADHD somewhat - possibly more than intended - I do like that this also looks at the strengths of ADHD and areas in which these children thrive and grow, shining a positive light on the kids' superpowers. There are some great practice exercises within the book to help kids with ADHD focus and manage the impulsivity.

The book also acknowledges that there is a lot we don't know about ADHD, and the continuing research around it.

I did find it a very text heavy book. I would have preferred the formatting to be more visual, with the practical exercises highlighted rather than buried in the text.

~ Many thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

I am not the parent of a child with ADHD, but a teacher. I hoped to pick up some valuable ideas to help me support students in school who have ADHD but that was very much not the case.

First of all, the author is American and a pharmacist. That she advocates for medicating children with ADHD comes across loud and clear. She states that medication doesn’t need to be long term; just until they’ve learnt to control their behaviour! The writing style throughout felt superior and condescending.

She starts by explaining that ADHD is a form of neurodivergence but suggests that it can be “developed”. My understanding of neurodiversity is that you are either born with a neurotypical brain or a neurodivergent brain and whilst this may not be diagnosed until childhood, adolescence or adulthood, these conditions do not “develop”. The author seems to suggest that other co-occurring conditions may be present alongside ADHD but again, uses language to suggest that these conditions may “develop” as though it’s something parents should watch out for their child “catching”.

The author also refers to child ADHD and adult ADHD as though they are two separate conditions. This is essentially backed up by her thinking that “treating” ADHD amounts to learning to control any behaviour which are not neurotypical and therefore an adult’s presentation of ADHD will be different to a child’s as they will have learnt to control their ADHD impulses better.

My main gripe with this book is that having stated that ADHD is a form of neurodivergence, she refers to it throughout the entirety of the book as a “disorder”. I thought (and hoped) that we had moved away from a medical model of neurodiversity that sees ADHD as something wrong, something lacking or something which needs curing. The author frequently talks about the need for treatment, which is just another way of suggesting that parents teach their child to behave in a neurotypical way. This is extremely dangerous as it encourages masking and can cause mental health issues. At no point does she encourage parents to make adjustments to the child’s environment to enable them to function well in a neurotypical world.

If you are the parent of a child with ADHD, please don’t follow the advice in this book.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great starter book for a parent trying try navigate their way after an ADHD diagnosis of their child. It is broad enough to cover a lot without being overwhelming. It is informative without getting so much into the weeds that you lose track of where you. A really helpful overview.

I requested to review this book because I am currently waiting for a diagnosis for my daughter and I thought it might help with giving some information about my relationship with her. Well, this book certainly delivered. It's provided some much needed discipline ideas to try with her and I feel quite confident trying them. This book did the usual explain the symptoms of adhd but what I liked most was the section about why children with adhd behave a certain way and how you can help them overcome emotional outbursts. This book has been worth it's weight in gold. I just need the paper back version now so I can keep referring back to it

Again this is a very informative read. I found it especially useful as my son is awaiting adhd assessment. The book is clear and not at all patronising. It does give good problem solving ideas and also lots of hope that things can improve from where you might be now in times of high stress.

Summary
Inside this book you will discover some pertinent information on:

● understanding the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ADHD through the times
● the severities of ADHD in children and how it presents itself
● available treatment options, their benefits, and side effects
● positive parenting techniques to encourage strong relationships
● tips to empower your child and help them find their strengths

In this book there is soo much relevant information that will teach you about the therapeutic and non-therapeutic treatment options available to help you and your child cope with their diagnosis.

This book is armed with information to guide you from understanding your role as a parent to methods for improving your child's quality of life.

My Review - I found this book really interesting and relevant being a parent going through the process of having my 6 year old diagnosed with ADHD. definitely recommend this to other parents of ADHDers

This book is in no way a comprehensive guide. It is brief, and it probably only took me an hour and a half to read at most (it's only around 140 pages).
The author has a doctorate degree in pharmacy and an MBA. That should have been my first clue - no specific experience with children or with mental health treatments beyond drugs. I found the book had an overall negative tone, or maybe it was more that she was writing to an audience of people who were really down about their child's diagnosis. She was repetitive and detailed a timeline, presented as fact and the only way people would move through evaluation and getting a diagnosis, that was not at all what my family experienced. The cover specifically states that the book covers therapeutic and non-therapeutic options (which is presented as medication vs. not). The author hammers home her opinion that all individuals with ADHD require medication and that without combining with meds that any other ideas/therapies don't work. She also basically says that if you don't medicate your child, their ADHD will get worse and worse.
I learned a little bit from the book with definitions and some ideas, but those were mostly common sense parenting. She also listed about 8 famous people with ADHD in a couple places in the book, but only one was female.
Overall, very disappointing, and I would not recommend this book to anyone.

When I saw this title, I jumped on it. After two years of OT, my 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. My teacher/mom brain was ready for more answers.

I didn't get any.

A better title would have been, A Brief Overview of ADHD and Common Sense Parenting. I'm not saying this as a dig, it's just what it felt like. I have 16 years of teaching experience and 9 years of parenting, for me none of this information was new.

If you are someone that has no experience with ADHD, this might be for you. It would be a good place to start, but is by no means comprehensive.

A must read for any parent that has a child with ADHD. The background is through and helps set a baseline of understanding. I appreciated the straightforward writing - there was no sugarcoating. I now feel like I have a toolset to help my child through life with ADHD.