The ADHD Support Handbook- complimentary copy

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, relatable & informative read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2022
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Jean is an incredible lady who really helped my son after recent ASD diagnosis, for this I will be forever grateful, recently he has been diagnosed with ADHD & anxiety. As soon as knew of this book I ordered immediately, this is a must for parents of Neuro Divergent children, written by a professional who really understands, relatable, empathetic & non judgemental. I have now ordered another copy for a member of my team!

- Saara

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, intimate, AND practical multi-generational advice/insight into ADHD #Healing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2021
As an adult female with ADHD myself I found this book easy to read (and you know we struggle with the focus at times!!!). It helped me reframe my own journey of late diagnosis and get perspective on what my own mother may have gone through, with undiagnosed ADHD herself PLUS two ND kids.

As a professional who works with neurodiverse children/adults this book is A CRITICAL READ. A rare book that can be used by client AND professional alike!

Jean brilliantly and powerfully shares a 3 GENERATIONAL perspective on Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, offering systemic and historical context to share the lived experiences of herself, her incredible daughter, and her beloved grandson, through their ADHD journey. What I found especially moving is Jean's own self reflection and capacity for love and accountability. Jean offers a reflection on her own parenting of her incredible daughter Lynette, wishing she would have known more sooner. I say this with love to ALL parents of ND children: you did the best you could with what you knew at the time and know you know even more you can do even better!!!

As a therapist I find it is rare to be offered an intimate multi person perspective with contributions from each generation contained in one place.

When working with ND clients we often advise them to lean on trusted support networks and Jean beautifully illustrates the practical, emotional, and familial impacts of having ADHD.

Jean offers PRACTICAL advice too (6 pillars!!), not just for interacting with professionals and the systems that are barriers to support, but also advice for us ADHDers!!

TL;DR: this book offers insight into ADHD from a multi generational perspective. Offers practical advice too. Most powerful aspect is the healing journey that Jean, Lynette, and M are taking and have graciously shared with us so that we might also contribute to our healing. POWER TO THE ND COMMUNITY!!!! Thank you Jean.

- Suzan

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read and resource
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2021
This is a well written book and a great resource. Through telling the reader of the difficult personal journey Jean and her family have been on, Jean weaves practical strategies and research based advice. Her skills as a coach are evident in making every aspect of supporting and living with difficulties clearly communicated in a way that is accessible to everyone. Many support books get complicated and technical, and others only scratch the surface. This book hits the gap in the middle. I see it as a book that will be read and absorbed and then stay handy to dip back into for advice on how to navigate the minefield of ADHD and associated difficulties.

- Dotty