I LOVE Alice's instagram account, so this book was a no-brainer. As a therapist, I recommend this book as a primer for newly diagnosed or questioning ADHD clients.

The illustrated guide by Alice Gendron is a wonderful, informative, and engaging how-to on managing some of the more insidious aspects of ADHD.

As a woman who was diagnosed in her late 20s/early 30s, these hints, tips, and tricks would have been absolutely been helpful to kind of parse out and a gain a slightly better understanding of how to manage certain tendencies I'd noticed in myself.

The best part is that it starts off with a declaration of low stakes and comes from an understanding perspective. It was honestly surprising and healing to see that we're not alone in what we struggle with in the day-to-day.

Definitely worth a read!

This was a great summary of information with lots of things that people just starting their diagnosis journey probably really needs to hear. I needed to hear some of them, even without a diagnosis and I am hoping to implement some of these things in my own issues.

The Mini ADHD Coach is a fun, informative, and easy-to-read guide for people with ADHD. Read it from cover to cover or jump around. It’s simple to find what you need when you need it.

There’s plenty written about ADHD, but a lot of it is excessively complicated or dense. It’s full of practical actionable advice and tips that make it clear she knows the ADHD experience firsthand.

I recommend it for anyone with ADHD, but it’s especially helpful for those who are newly diagnosed and overwhelmed.

When navigating through the vast sea of mental health literature, finding a piece that speaks directly and authentically to its intended audience can be a daunting task. But Alice Gendron accomplishes this with finesse and genuine understanding (she was diagnosed late in life) in her book, "The Mini ADHD Coach: How to (finally) Understand Yourself," a book I was fortunate enough to explore through an advanced reader copy.

As someone who specializes in ADHD within my psychotherapy practice, the appeal of "The Mini ADHD Coach" isn’t just in its accessibility but also in its respectful and accurate portrayal of the ADHD experience. Gendron successfully shares a wealth of knowledge into concise, easily-read segments, allowing readers to immerse themselves in valuable insights without feeling burdened by the volume of information. She also includes adorable pictures to accompany the information!

One of the delightful aspects of this book is the intentional design and structure that seem to organically weave through the interest-based learning experiences of individuals with ADHD. The capability to flip through any section of the book is not just a thoughtful addition but a necessary one, enabling readers to engage with the content in a manner that resonates with them most.

Moreover, the inclusion of charming visuals not only breaks up text but also adds an element of relatability. I was able to finish the book in 1 hour and 15 minutes that I broke up into a few reading sessions.

For professionals in the mental health field or those living with ADHD, this book is going to be a great resource! It will become a necessary tool by offering practical advice for navigating the complexities and learning to work with your ADHD brain rather than against it. This will absolutely be a book I recommend clients!

Just found out last year that I'm ADHD and this is incredibly helpful. I learned so much and love how this book was structured. Very easy to follow and great flow.

Thank you for an advanced readers copy for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this! It's very approachable, not overwhelming in advice, and gives real life tips that seem achievable. Also appreciated all of the info on ADHD and how to recognize it.

This was a great book for those who have ADHD. As a parent of a child with ADHD, I found the book a very good resource for helping my child navigate their diagnosis and their world.

This is a light read with ADHD basics. It probably would be a decent "bathroom book" (Do people have those anymore?) because it can be read in small segments and picked up from page. The illustrations were cute. That said as someone with executive dysfunction and many friends with ADHD, I'm not sure I really learned anything new. However, it might be good for someone who really isn't familiar ADHD at all though.

This is an adorably illustrated book to be read by those who have ADHD or want to understand ADHD more. The author/illustrator give personal examples about how they deal with and manage their ADHD, while also giving advice and background knowledge.
Very cute and would recommend to the aforementioned audience.

Full review on Pages n' Pages podcast (episode post date 10/17/23- Chapter 120).

This book offers a unique blend of strategies, tools, and insights that empower readers to manage their ADHD symptoms effectively. It stands out for its concise and user-friendly format, making it accessible for both adults and adolescents.

The Mini ADHD Coach

Where has this book been?

Okay, I can’t say definitively that I have ADHD, but I have close family members that have been diagnosed and share commonalities with them.

More often than not, the tactics that help them help me too, so I gave this book a shot.

You know when you find a book that feels like you have a friend talking to you? That’s this.

It was laid out in a way that felt manageable and actionable. I believe her and that these tips will help.

Have I tried everything? Not yet, but I do feel like everything seems worthy trying.

I’m greatly to have this tool in my arsenal! Diagnosed or not.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Quite the broad overview for anyone who is new to the diagnosis of ADHD. The word Mini is right there in the name and it fits the bill.

Thank you to NetGalley and Vermilion for an ARC of this book.

I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until I was 30. Mix that with being a woman with ADHD and there is so much to learn about myself with this diagnosis and the diagnosis itself. While it sucks that not learning much about ADHD from providers is a common experience, it is reassuring to see I'm not alone.

This was a book I definitely wish I would have had when I was first diagnosed. The way it mixes doodles with information really kept my attention. Plus, it was really well written for the neurospicy, keeping the book and facts on the shorter side. And even though most of what's in this book, I've found out for myself since my diagnosis (again, really would have loved this right after my diagnosis), the habit stacking section was something new to me.

This is definitely something I'd pick up for someone who is recently diagnosed with ADHD or for someone who is trying to understand ADHD a bit better.

I follow the instagram account, so I was excited to see the ARC of the book appear on NetGalley for the US release. There's such a good combination between helpful information and easy to digest information. I also like how there are multiple types of ADHD discussed with the overall theme of "no one ADHD is the same" for anybody. I would love to see this without the "intimacy" section for my students and to provide for them.

I thought this book was super cute and super helpful, there are lots of things I didn't know about my own ADHD inside of it! I want to purchase it for all my friends that also have ADHD without really knowing what it is. I highly recommend!

It was a light read that is accessible for peopel with ADHD because it doesn't have to be read in order and there are illustrations. It has helpful hacks and basic advice and terms. It's good for people who are just learning they have ADHD and people who want to understand the condition better,

I wanted to like this book. The illustrations are cute and the cover is eye catching, and for that it gets 2 stars. This book would be useful if social media didn’t exist, and ADHD knowledge wasn’t becoming more mainstream. However, that isn’t the case. There’s no new information or hacks here, and the author comes across as patronizing. Even though the audience is adults, it feels like the book should be read to kids newly diagnosed with ADHD. I can go to other creators and get the same information without needing to read 200 pages. No ADHDer wants to read 200 pages of repeat information.

With this being tagged as a graphic novel, I was expecting it to be in the vein of the "A Quick & Easy Guide" series. It wasn't heavy on prose at all. In fact, I think it was the perfect mixture of text and a graph novel.

I'm not diagnosed with ADHD, but... a lot of this felt too much like me. Like in a big serious way that I should probably talk to my therapist about. Which is interesting as I'm diagnosed autistic and some friends and acquaintances have asked if I have ADHD before. Most of things I read about in here I assumed was tied into being autistic, but maybe not?

Anyway, I'm very grateful to have came across this. I'm dead serious when I say this - I think reading this may legit change my life???

This is such a well done book for both people new to ADHD or those that have a good understanding of ADHD. I think this book would be so amazing for someone newly diagnosed as a teen or an adult, or for a parent whose child is newly diagnosed. I love the first hand anecdotes throughout. The visuals are really well done as well. Loved this start to finish! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review.