Dr. Poulton’s book
ADHD Made Simple
A guide for people with ADHD, their families and friends.
A short, plain-language book on what ADHD is, how it shows up in everyday life, and what can be done about it — written by a paediatrician who has treated and researched ADHD for nearly thirty years.
94 pages · Paperback and Kindle · Published 2020
Readers
Who is it for?
Much of what people think about ADHD is incorrect and carries negative connotations. This book was written to replace that with a clear, accurate picture — for the person with ADHD and for everyone around them.
People with ADHD — or who suspect they have it
Anyone who has been diagnosed with ADHD, at any age, and anyone who recognises themselves in the description and wants to understand what is going on before deciding what to do next.
Parents, partners, siblings and children
The people who love and care for someone with ADHD, and who want to know how best to help — without the jargon, and without the myths.
Colleagues, teachers and professionals
Anyone who works with someone who has a diagnosis or the characteristics of ADHD, and who needs an accurate, readable explanation they can trust.
Inside the book
What ADHD Made Simple covers
ADHD is a condition that is largely misunderstood. Much of what individuals and the wider community believe about it is incorrect and carries negative connotations — which is not only unhelpful but unnecessary, and potentially quite harmful. In this short, concise, easy-to-follow book, Dr. Alison Poulton brings clarity and understanding to a complex neurodevelopmental condition.
It is written by an expert who has studied and worked in this field for many years, yet it is presented in refreshingly plain language. The book answers the questions people actually ask:
- What does ADHD look like in day-to-day life? The everyday signs, and why they are so often mistaken for something else.
- Does it show up differently in children and adults? How ADHD changes as a person grows, and what stays the same.
- What options are available? What can be done, from understanding and everyday strategies to treatment — and how to decide what is right for you.
Whether you are seeking self-understanding, trying to work out how best to help a friend or loved one, or simply want to learn more, ADHD Made Simple has the information you are looking for.
What readers say
Reviews
As someone who has, for over three decades, followed the large and complex research literature on ADHD, I know first-hand how difficult it is to distil that knowledge in a simple yet accurate manner. Can we achieve that goal when teaching about ADHD? Dr. Poulton’s answer is “yes” and her new book shows that she has achieved that goal.
Professor Stephen V. Faraone, PhD
President, World Federation of ADHD
ADHD Made Simple is a great book for anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD in easy-to-understand terms. It is refreshing to see a doctor providing useful information without using complex medical terminology. In this book, Dr Alison Poulton covers the different traits of ADHD across the ages, along with other co-existing conditions, and not only covers medication that works but also non-medication strategies that are beneficial as well. As a coach, it will definitely be a book that I recommend to my clients.
Paula Burgess
Coach and author
The author
Written by Dr. Alison Poulton
Dr. Alison Poulton is a paediatrician specialising in ADHD and Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at Sydney Medical School Nepean, The University of Sydney. She has treated children with ADHD since the 1990s and was awarded her MD from the University of Cambridge for research into the effects of stimulant medication on children’s growth.
The book grew out of the same clinic as her free explanation sheets: the questions families ask, answered in plain language.
Get the book
Where to buy ADHD Made Simple
Available in paperback from the publisher and from Amazon Australia, and as a Kindle ebook.
From the publisher
Paperback, direct from MJL Publications in Australia.
Amazon Australia
Paperback, with Amazon’s delivery options and a free sample to read first.
Kindle edition
The ebook, to read on a Kindle or with the free Kindle app on any phone or tablet.
Details
- Format Paperback, 94 pages · also available for Kindle
- Size 14.8 × 21 cm
- ISBN-13 978-0648698920
- ISBN-10 0648698920
- Publisher MJL Publications, Australia
- Published 15 August 2020
Free resources
Start with the free explanation sheets
The book grew out of the six explanation sheets Dr. Poulton wrote for the families in her clinic. They are free to read online and to download, and they are a good place to start.