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Book cover of Scatter Brain: How I finally got off the ADHD rollercoaster and became the owner of a very tidy sock drawer

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Author Of The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive

From my list on understanding ADHD in girls and women.

Why am I passionate about this?

After 37 years of being undiagnosed with ADHD, I was so grateful to get my diagnosis! Once I had an inkling that I had ADHD, I began devouring books about it :-) The books in this list are five of many that have helped me understand myself and my brain, and I want to help others have access to them and to the inspiring, affirming, and empowering self-knowledge they provide! These books will help you figure out if you might have an ADHD brain and then, from there, help you work with and celebrate that brain.

Catherine's book list on understanding ADHD in girls and women

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Why did Catherine love this book?

This book provides a super engaging memoir about a famous comedian who learned she had ADHD! This woman’s story is so relatable and authentic that I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to better understand their ADHD and how someone else experiences it, too!

By Shaparak Khorsandi,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Scatter Brain as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'Hilarious, unflinching, wise' - Sara Pascoe

'Intensely personal, highly educational and very funny' - Adam Kay

'Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge. These are ADHD brains. I have one and believe they are as common as being left-handed, flat footed or genuinely enjoying anchovies on a pizza.

Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder made my life a frustrating, maddening rollercoaster. I had very little focus except when



Book cover of How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Author Of The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive

From my list on understanding ADHD in girls and women.

Why am I passionate about this?

After 37 years of being undiagnosed with ADHD, I was so grateful to get my diagnosis! Once I had an inkling that I had ADHD, I began devouring books about it :-) The books in this list are five of many that have helped me understand myself and my brain, and I want to help others have access to them and to the inspiring, affirming, and empowering self-knowledge they provide! These books will help you figure out if you might have an ADHD brain and then, from there, help you work with and celebrate that brain.

Catherine's book list on understanding ADHD in girls and women

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Why did Catherine love this book?

I love this book by well-known YouTuber Jessica McCabe. It summarizes some of the key ideas that the author shares in her YouTube channel. What remains is an inspiring, empathetic, and insightful guide to having an ADHD brain. As Jessica tells us, don’t just try harder; try different.

By Jessica McCabe,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked How to ADHD as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

***THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***

'Jessica McCabe changed my life for the better with her kind, bright and thoroughly researched ADHD videos - and now with her book, she just might change yours too' KAT BROWN, AUTHOR OF IT'S NOT A BLOODY TREND: UNDERSTANDING LIFE AS AN ADHD ADULT

'The world of ADHD has been waiting for this book' DR EDWARD HALLOWELL, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CO-AUTHOR OF ADHD 2.0 AND DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION

**From the host and creator of the award-winning HOW TO ADHD YouTube channel**

In How to ADHD, Jessica McCabe reveals the insights and tools that have



Book cover of Small Talk: 10 ADHD Lies and How to Stop Believing Them

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Author Of The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive

From my list on understanding ADHD in girls and women.

Why am I passionate about this?

After 37 years of being undiagnosed with ADHD, I was so grateful to get my diagnosis! Once I had an inkling that I had ADHD, I began devouring books about it :-) The books in this list are five of many that have helped me understand myself and my brain, and I want to help others have access to them and to the inspiring, affirming, and empowering self-knowledge they provide! These books will help you figure out if you might have an ADHD brain and then, from there, help you work with and celebrate that brain.

Catherine's book list on understanding ADHD in girls and women

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Why did Catherine love this book?

I love this book because it describes the immense power of our personal core beliefs. We often cannot address our ADHD challenges while buying into the negative messaging we've internalized from society and others about ADHD. Changing one's life after working through commonly held negative beliefs is much easier.

By Richard Pink, Roxanne Pink,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Small Talk as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The beloved authors of Dirty Laundry break down the harmful stereotypes about people with ADHD to help you stop being your worst fear-leader, start bigging yourself up, and live your best neurodivergent life.
 
When “ADHD wife” Roxanne Pink and neurotypical husband Richard Pink asked their community of 2.5 million what the biggest ADHD struggle is, the thousands of replies changed everything. As they learned, the real enemy isn’t productivity or focus, but the toxic ADHD core beliefs we’ve internalized.

With candor and kindness, they share personal stories to highlight and reframe the 10 big lies that ADHD people believe about



Book cover of The Mini ADHD Coach: Tools and Support to Make Life Easier--A Visual Guide

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Author Of The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive

From my list on understanding ADHD in girls and women.

Why am I passionate about this?

After 37 years of being undiagnosed with ADHD, I was so grateful to get my diagnosis! Once I had an inkling that I had ADHD, I began devouring books about it :-) The books in this list are five of many that have helped me understand myself and my brain, and I want to help others have access to them and to the inspiring, affirming, and empowering self-knowledge they provide! These books will help you figure out if you might have an ADHD brain and then, from there, help you work with and celebrate that brain.

Catherine's book list on understanding ADHD in girls and women

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Why did Catherine love this book?

This book is a lovely and practical guide since it communicates information about ADHD easily using visuals. It is an excellent choice for someone who wants to learn more about ADHD and is a visual learner! I also enjoy this book's "day in the life" theme, where it tackles ADHD-related issues and challenges as they arise throughout a day in the life of an ADHDer.

By Alice Gendron,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Mini ADHD Coach as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An inclusive guide to ADHD that explores its diverse types, symptoms, diagnoses, and misconceptions, and shares how to work with your ADHD brain to fully understand yourself.

Diagnosed at 29, Alice Gendron offers full and supportive insight into life with ADHD, addresses common challenges and hurdles, and provides tips and ADHD hacks that will help you to get things done and live a more peaceful daily life. This illustrated and informative guide is a must-have for anyone looking to better understand ADHD and how to thrive with ADHD. 

Through Gendron’s motivational voice and relatable illustrations, The Mini ADHD Coach will



Book cover of Different, Not Less: A neurodivergent's guide to embracing your true self and finding your happily ever after

Jennifer Kemp Author Of The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self-Compassion, Live Authentically, and Be Your Own Advocate

From my list on being proud of your neurodivergent identity.

Why am I passionate about this?

I am a clinical psychologist who was surprised to realize that I am both Autistic and an ADHDer in my late 40s. I have always been fascinated by psychology, and now Autism and ADHD have become my areas of “special interest” (“spin”). I have been reading widely to learn more about myself, find practical ways to alleviate the chronic sense of overwhelm I experience and recover from burnout. Most of my clients are also late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults who have complex mental and physical health problems, so the reading I’ve been doing has given me fresh insights to share and helpful strategies we can test out together. 

Jennifer's book list on being proud of your neurodivergent identity

Jennifer Kemp Why did Jennifer love this book?

I find ChloĂ© Hayden inspirational, and when I read this book, it felt like she was talking to me. ChloĂ© was diagnosed Autistic in her childhood and an ADHDer in adulthood. At the time, there wasn’t anything available for neurodivergent women that helped us discover and embrace who we are.

Chloé jumped online and started a YouTube channel, and she still creates videos that are just so incredibly authentic and joyful to watch. In her book I enjoy her practical, no-nonsense writing style, and how she wove good quality information with personal stories in a way that made this book a pleasure to read.

By Chloe Hayden,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Different, Not Less as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Growing up, Chlo Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after.

This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical



Book cover of Scatter Brain: How I finally got off the ADHD rollercoaster and became the owner of a very tidy sock drawer
Book cover of How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It)
Book cover of Small Talk: 10 ADHD Lies and How to Stop Believing Them

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