I loved this so much! Lots of great tips, accessible way to learn information and the illustrations were so cute!

The Mini ADHD Coach is a short guide for those that deal with the condition. I feel like it would be helpful not only to ADHD suffers, but their families as well. Cute illustrations that help break up the text. The text wasn't repetitive and was to the point. Good introductory guide to ADHD. The life hacks were super helpful.

The Mini ADHD Coach was a fast paced and well laid out book. As someone who struggles with ADHD I liked that the book had shorter paragraphs and fun images on every page. It is truly a book about ADHD made for people with ADHD.

The author made this book as a true reference book that anyone from middle school age to adulthood could easily use. This is a book that all schools should have available in their school libraries. This type of book could also be very beneficial for school counselors, especially for students who are good at masking their symptoms due to the stigmas of being diagnosed with ADHD.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub date: September 26, 2023

This is a quick read (ADHD-friendly!) that overwhelmed me at times just because it was so relatable. Some great visuals and helpful hacks, this is worth checking out for anyone on an adult ADHD journey!

I just finished this helpful and easy to read guide for anyone interested in learning about life with ADHD.
This book begins with explanations and basic definitions of ADHD, and then it moves into what life is like after getting diagnosed -- what emotions you may feel and how people may respond.
It includes a glossary of terms, such as RSD, hyperfocus, masking, and more. She even included a chapter full of helpful hacks!
Overall, Alice does a fantastic job of sharing her own experiences and giving the reader a safe space to understand their struggles.
This book will be really helpful to anyone looking to understand a friend / family member who was recently diagnosed or is looking into getting diagnosed, and it will also help anyone who is living with ADHD, especially if they don't have a support system or anyone they can talk to about their struggles.

Thank you to NetGalley & Vermillion for letting me read this copy before it comes out!

I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for a review

I was recently diagnosed at 25 with adhd. I'd suspected it for many years, but never had the means to actually get diagnosed until then. A lot of times I struggle with finding the right strategies to 'cope' with doing things, because there are literally an infinite number of ways to do everything, meaning it becomes overwhelming to find what the one thing that works for you actually is.

When I initially went into the book (which was a super short read, and perfectly formatted for those with short attention spans), I was hoping it would be more personal regarding that aspect of learning who you are. The author parrots a lot of generic tips - "Use Pomadoro", "Make Big Tasks Small", "Use Reminders", etc - But doesn't offer a lot of depth or 'execution styles' to them that I was hoping for.

Yes - Ive heard to "Make Big Tasks Small", but I was hoping for a deeper take about how the author found their way to a system that worked for them and why. Each Tip offers a handful of examples regarding how they use it, but what didn't work and Why is always far more interesting (and sometimes more important) than pop-science tips regarding commonly parroted tips.

The one that really stuck out to me in the "Day with ADHD" section (because its something that I constantly struggle with) is the author talking about her battle of being able to sleep. She says "She was in this situation once, and was glad they took their health seriously, as they got the proper treatment for the issue they were facing". Im not sure how personal it was, but the exclusion of the 'Why' was a bit disappointing, as I was hoping for a lead that would help me find out why I have problems sleeping, and maybe what didn't work for them before finding what did work.

Overall, its a quick read, and a decent book if you take it as more of entertainment than a serious guide to living with ADHD written by a professional. It offers some common tips and advice presented in a way thats easy to digest, and the colors/summaries are great for brains that need to go quick.

While the short paragraphs fit into that style perfectly, I do feel that it's the detriment to the book in more places than it helps. Theres some good 'end result' information, but no real talk about the personal process of 'how it got here' - which would have been far more insightful and helpful as a resource for other people who are exploring their diagnoses and learning to live with it (The main audience the book seems to be aiming for). I went in wanting to know what didn't work and how the author adapted or changed their processes entirely to find what did work, since what does work is so deeply different and personal for each person. In that regard, I was let down, but for anyone coming into it with a fresh diagnosis, having never heard/researched any of these things before, I think it would be a valuable resource to them.

This is an informative and entertaining guide to understanding and living with ADHD. The illustrations and informal qualities of the book make it accessible to a wide range of readers.

Very helpful resource for those just learning to live with their ADHD! I found a lot of helpful advice and techniques to implement in my life.

The Mini ADHD Coach is a great tool for helping you understand ADHD and how you can create better systems and control over your brain. Real life examples are provided, as well as illustrations, to make it feel relatable and like you’re not alone.

As someone with ADHD, it was interesting to read a little deeper into things that can be impacted by it. The examples provided aren’t new ideas, but it’s always good to have a reminder of ways to help. The content is provided in a way that feels easy to digest, and practical to actually work with. It was a very quick read, and didn’t feel like just another thing to add to a list.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for an advanced copy of this book!

The Mini ADHD Coach is an excellent tool for those struggling to manage day to day. There are simple graphics and doodles with key points to make it easy to see the issue. It is written in simple, easy to understand language. Not two presentations of ADHD are identical, although they share many similarities, so understanding the basic gist and looking at some tools can help anyone who finds themselves struggling with day to day.
The first chapter provides a brief synopsis of what it is and the three different types. Chapter 2 discussing getting diagnosed and where to get help. Chapter 3 looks at life after your diagnosis. Chapter 4 is a really helpful discussion in terms and definitions associated with ADHD.
Part 2 starts to look at a day in the life of someone with ADHD. Beginning with struggling to get out of bed, to daily routines and helpful reminders to get even the simple things done.
Part 3 looks at tips, tricks, and strategies to manage your life with ADHD. For example, “work smarter, not harder,” using the Pomodoro Technique, color coding, labeling, reminders, and checklists, to name a few.
Living in a household of those with ADHD, I find this book spot on accurate and extremely helpful in the descriptions. Many of the tips have been utilized by my loved ones and I’m excited to suggest some of the ones I was not familiar with.
This is not a clinical approach, but rather a helpful tool based on Alice Gendron’s personal experiences.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This lovely little compendium breaks down ADHD in a way that makes it easy to understand! It goes through the ins and out of ADHD and does it in a cute way. Many things are framed through the author's experience as a person with ADHD but honestly is relatable to most ADHD people. I enjoyed the "ADHD Hacks" section. It had a lot of helpful tricks to help manage and work around your ADHD symptoms. I think this would be the perfect book for an adult or older teen recently diagnosed with ADHD. It also would be good for neurotypical people to read to try and understand how someone with ADHD functions in day-to-day life. It's formatted in a great way, with an even balance of illustrations and written text. I love that it doesn't give you a whole wall of text to try and read through but instead breaks it up to make it easier to read. I had ADHD, so I already knew the information provided in the book, including the hacks. So I can definitely say, everything hits the mark, and it's one hundred percent true! This book does have two small sections that could be considered "adult", but this is geared more toward ADHD adults than children. The sections go over how ADHD can cause struggles with intimacy within romantic relationships, and how ADHD makes a person more likely to develop problems with alcohol consumption. These are handled in a gentle way, and are important to talk about! I am glad that the book has sections concerning those issues.

This mini guide is great for anyone diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. It's illustrated so it's easy to follow along and has great tips to help anyone live with ADD/ADHD.

I was drawn to this book for two reasons: 1. I was also diagnosed with ADHD in my late twenties, and 2. I am a therapist who often works with people who have ADHD.

I felt that this book was so very validating and very relatable to my experiences. I especially appreciated the chapter on ‘ADHD hacks.’ I loved the illustrations throughout the book and feel grateful to have read a book written by someone who has real-life experiences and is not just a researcher who misunderstands the experiences of neurodivergent people.

I will definitely be buying this book for my therapy office and sharing/recommending with my clients and friends.

Wow - this book is a brilliant guide to understanding ADHD. As someone diagnosed with it late in life, I have always struggled to understand things about myself and why I do them. This book is a fantastic guide to help you better understand your ADHD symptoms and realize that they are normal behaviors rooted in ADHD. I absolutely love the format of this book. It is easy to read and includes tons of drawings and diagrams to explain things visually. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher, and author for providing this book for my honest review. I am a bit torn on this one. I was expecting a resource helpful for all ages, not just adults. This book started off for all ages but I felt the images and some of the details leaned more towards kids, and then the book started describing intimate moments and how adhd might impact those moments. It can not be used in a classroom for students to understand adhd. I’m a bit disappointed in that as the book does describe adhd well and provides so many tips that would be beneficial for children. I really think the more “adult” themes were not needed and took the ability to use this as a resource for everyone away from so many people who would otherwise have benefited. This is very specifically focused on the adult who has newly been diagnosed with adhd. I know that it is important to have resources for every situation and every specific age group, but I do believe it would have been appropriate to make it clear in the description or cover that this is not a resource for children or schools. I am sure this book will reach many adults who are just learning about adhd and in need of helpful resources and tips. Thank you again for providing this book for my review.

This was such a quick and fun mini guide to ADHD! It was super easy to stay engaged with it and is definitely perfect for someone who may have just gotten diagnosed as an adult. There were a lot of helpful tips!