Why do I think this is a perfect book for teenagers who have an ADHD diagnosis or for those who are struggling in a non-neurodivergent centred world? Layout, some text but also lots of short to the point paragraphs. The voices shared by comments from neurodivergent teens. We can all learn from shared experiences.
We are all neurologically different. This book provides ideas to help us. If you are a teen struggling then you can find help here. If you cope well in society this book provides suggestions about why others don’t cope as well, and ideas so we can alter our own responses to make coping easier.
Parents, read this book at the same time as your teen. Listen to what they say in response. Work gently together to find out about each other’s views of self and the world. This book could help you understand each other a little better.
Thank you to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Love the presentation of the book - brilliant bite-size pieces of information for teens with ADHD. Easy-to-implement suggestions and tips that could really make a big difference.
A lovely comforting hug in a book while also being practical and down-to-earth.

This is a great resource but I would say it is better for adults with ADHD, parent of someone with ADHD, or family member of someone with ADHD.
There is great information and it is easy to follow, but it feels a lot more like a textbook-style book weather than a “survival guide”
The information is great and as someone with ADHD, I think the information is relevant and helpful.

I think this would actually be great for not just teens with ADHD but also the people in their lives to learn more. I really liked that their was own voices information

Our children with ADHD will become ADHD teens, and adults (although I understand the use of autistic, or ADHD adjectives for individuals on the spectrum or with ADHD respectively, as a neurodivergent individual myself, I think saying ‘one has or is with x and y’ are still truthful, and in the case of ADHD rings more grammatical to my ears).

This book normalises having ADHD and debunks some myths, then offers the teen’s own experiences and thoughts, which was the highlight for me.

Overall, an insightful book for teens, which shows that they are not alone, and a good guide for parents, carers, teachers, coaches.

3.5* rounded up to 4.

Although titled as 'The ADHD Teen Survival Guide' I think this will actually be more use to those who are connected to a teenager with ADHD. I think someone with ADHD will appreciate reading the comments from young people like them. I'm sure it will be helpful and validating to read that other people have similar experiences and responses. There are also some good suggestions as to what a teenager with ADHD can do to help themselves although these can be too vague at times. The section about the positive aspects of ADHD is good and there are messages of affirmation and positivity throughout the book.

The larger part of the book would be of more use to teachers, parents, siblings, or friends of someone with ADHD. It gives an insight into how ADHD can impact the way people respond and the difficulties they face. There are also suggestions about how best to help someone with ADHD such as clear structure and use of timers. Because the suggestions are all quotes they aren't as clear as they could be. For example, they often mention that reminders would be helpful but it is suggested to avoid nagging or keep telling them that something needs doing. Some suggestions about how to walk the line between reminding and nagging would have been helpful. Not all the quotes were especially helpful either. For example saying they don't think they should have to do homework at home. If there had been a suggestion about say completing the homework at school on a lunchtime or at a Homework Club that would have been more proactive. Likewise the comments about not opening curtains to wake them up and they should be allowed to sleep in. It would have been helpful after that to have a suggestion about how to better manage a morning routine.

Overall, I wouldn't say the book is detailed enough to be a survival guide. I was expecting clear suggestions about how to approach and cope with different aspects of teenage life. There are tips but they felt a little vague and generic. The book does mention that the author has created templates online you can download so I'm not sure why these weren't included and built upon in the book. Instead it is more an opportunity for teens with ADHD to voice their experiences and opinions, and for others to read them. But if it leads into conversation about how to help someone with ADHD then that would be fantastic. I will definitely consider buying this for the school library because of that possibility.

Some of the images were hard to read no am sure that will be fixed in the final edition though.

This book was an interesting read. The information was given in small doses making it easy to read without being overwhelmed I loved the positive messages and the different perspectives.