Sometimes it is difficult for children and teens to understand ADHD and all the ups and downs that come with it. Luckily, there are support groups and information in place geared specifically for children and teens. There are resources online as well as numerous books and videos to help your child deal with the challenges they face each day.

Online Support for ADHD Children and Teens

There are many message boards and resources to offer support and guidance to your ADHD child/teen. Here are a few sites that you may want to check out:

  • Hyperactive Children’s Support Group - Provides online support for hyperactive children and their parents.
  • Healthy Place - Online chat rooms and support groups that allow anyone with ADHD to learn more and share their experiences.
  • Adders.org - An Australian-based support group that offers specific information geared toward children and the struggles they are facing.

Books for Children

Amen, Daniel G. and Jessie J. Payne - What I Learned from a Penguin: A Story on How to Help People Change. Newport Beach, CA: Mindworks Press.

Nadeau, Kathleen, Ellen Dixon and Charles Beyl - Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About Adhd. New York: Magination Press.

Galvin, Matthew R. - Otto Learns about His Medicine: A Story about Medication for Children with ADHD. New York: Magination Press.

Kraus, Jeanne and Whitney Martin - Cory Stories: A Kid’s Book About Living With Adhd. New York: Magination Press.

Taylor, John F. - The Survival Guide for Kids With ADD or ADHD. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.

Veenendall, Jennifer - Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing.

Books and Videos for Teens

Teen to Teen: the ADD Experience - In this powerful video, six teenagers and young adults talk about their experiences living with ADD.

Gordon, Michael - I Would If I Could: A Teenager’s Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Moss, Samantha and Leslie Schwarz - Where’s My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide. San Francisco, CA: Orange Avenue Publishing.

Quinn, Patricia O. - Adolescents and Add: Gaining the Advantage. New York: Magination Press.

Ziegler, Alex and Chris Ziegler Dendy. A Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from young survivors. This book is written by a teenager with ADHD and his mother. It gives a lot of information and is written from a teenager’s perspective. For more information, check out the Cherish the Children Website.

What support groups/resources have you found helpful? Share with others by adding a comment below.