Navigating life with ADHD as a woman or girl can feel like an uphill battle, especially when the common stereotypes don’t quite fit your experience. Whether you’ve been diagnosed for years or are just beginning to explore what ADHD means for you, finding the right resources can make all the difference.

That’s why we’ve sharing Chiltern ADHD Clinic’s top recommended books for women and girls with ADHD. These titles offer valuable insights, practical strategies, and a sense of understanding. Many are also available as audiobooks—because sometimes listening just works better!

Women with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden

This book has been recommended the most by our clients, probably because it specifically addresses how ADHD manifests in women, a group often underdiagnosed or misunderstood in ADHD research. The book highlights unique challenges women with ADHD face, such as managing relationships, balancing work and family, and dealing with societal expectations.

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank

An empowering and insightful book that offers a fresh perspective on living with ADHD as a woman. It challenges traditional views of ADHD, addressing the unique struggles women face, including societal expectations, self-doubt, and emotional challenges. The book provides practical advice, self-compassion techniques, and strategies for managing ADHD while embracing one's strengths.

The Simple Guide for Women with ADHD by Wilda Hale

Wilda has lived experience of ADHD and offers clear, practical, and accessible advice tailored to the unique experiences of women with ADHD. Straight forward language and easy-to-follow strategies can help you to manage daily life, including organisation, time management, and emotional regulation. It’s a great resource for women seeking to gain more control and confidence in managing their ADHD.

The Blueprint for Women with ADHD by R.M. Collective

This book offers a structured, positive and empowering approach to understanding and managing ADHD specifically in women. The book combines practical strategies with an understanding of the unique challenges women face, such as juggling multiple roles and societal pressures. Newman provides actionable tools for improving organisation, focus, and emotional regulation, while also encouraging self-acceptance and personal growth.

The Queen of Distraction by Terry Matlen

This book provides strategies for managing everyday tasks, improving organisation, and reducing stress, all while acknowledging the unique challenges women face in balancing multiple responsibilities. Matlen’s supportive and humorous tone makes the book relatable and empowering, helping readers embrace their ADHD without shame.

Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls by Stephen P Hinshaw

This book is great for it's in-depth and research-based explanation of how ADHD manifests in girls, a group often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The book highlights the unique symptoms and challenges girls face, such as difficulty with social relationships, emotional regulation, and academic performance. Hinshaw offers practical advice for parents, educators, and clinicians, along with empowering insights for girls themselves.

Busy Women with ADHD by Alethea Lawton

This book is a compassionate and practical guide tailored for women with ADHD, written by a woman with ADHD! She provides actionable strategies rooted in CBT/DBT to provide tools, hope and empowerment. Expect to learn emotion regulation techniques, how to streamline your time management and consider mind-body harmony along the way.

Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women by Joanne Steer

This book focuses on how ADHD manifests differently in girls and women (mostly girls from feedback I've received), highlighting challenges and empowering them to embrace their ADHD traits rather than seeing them as flaws. It provides practical guidance for identifying ADHD symptoms in females and offers strategies for managing daily life. This book is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and women or girls seeking to understand and cope with ADHD.

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