Le Petit Guide illustré du TDAH: Enfin comprendre comment je fonctionne ! Enfin apprendre à vivre avec !

by Alice Gendron

Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas chez moi ? Qu'est-ce que ça fait de vivre avec un TDAH ? Puis-je avoir ce trouble et m'épanouir ? Alice Gendron est bien placée pour en parler, elle qui a longtemps vécu avec un trouble du déficit de l'attention avec ou sans hyperactivité (TDAH) sans comprendre ce qui lui arrivait. Son à travers ses illustrations et ses conseils pratiques, réaffirmer à ceux qui ont ce trouble ou qui vivent avec une personne diagnostiquée TDAH, et pour qui la vie quotidienne est un défi, qu'ils ne sont pas seuls avec leur atypisme et qu'il leur est possible de s'épanouir ! Ce guide en trois parties offre un aperçu complet de ce que c'est que vivre avec un TDAH, et des solutions concrètes : Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le TDAH : types, symptômes, diagnostic, idées fausses, glossaire. La journée type d'une personne avec un TDAH : défis et obstacles (rendez-vous, fatigue, rangement...), astuces et conseils pour les surmonter. 16 stratégies qui ont fait leurs preuves pour « apprivoiser » ce trouble : mettre en place des routines, utiliser des codes couleurs, faire du batch-working, appréhender les choses de façon ludique, travailler avec son cerveau et non contre lui...

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction, Self Help, Psychology, Mental Health, Health, Graphic Novels

208 pages, Paperback

Published October 4, 2023

Reviews

[Payge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely taking some tips and tricks to help manage my ADHD. However.. I have already forgotten most of them.

[Alexis Breut · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note finale : 3.5/5

Alala je ne vais pas être juste avec ce livre. J'ai envie de commencer par ma conclusion parce que c'est le plus important, je vais faire une de mes fameuses critiques : "Non mais c'est bien - TOOUS LES DÉFAUTS - Mais non mais en fait, en vrai, c'est bien". Donc ouais non, c'est bien parce que ça fait du bien à des gens qui s'y retrouvent et qui trouvent des outils pour améliorer leur quotidien, l'intention est louable, l'exécution au moins inoffensive (c'est pas le cas de tous les livres dont l'intention est louable) donc vraiment, c'est bien.

(Profonde inspiration) mais.

On reste malheureusement très superficiel. Je n'ai pas vraiment "appris" quoi que ce soit sur le TDAH. Je suis déjà l'autrice sur Instagram et je n'ai pas compris l'intérêt de se procurer ce livre, quelle est la valeur ajoutée ? A part soutenir financièrement son travail et je suis très content de l'avoir fait, bien sûr, mais quelle est la valeur ajoutée pour moi, lecteur ? Sur Instagram, l'autrice parle beaucoup de son expérience et comme il existe plusieurs formes de TDAH, une partie de son expérience ne vaudra que pour une partie de son public. Ca et j'ai l'impression que beaucoup de conseils donnés dans le livre sont difficiles à appliquer pour une personne ayant un TDAH, soit carrément se contre-disent parfois (ce qui est normal : tout le monde n'a pas le même TDAH donc les conseils qui valent pour A ne vaudront pas pour B)

Après, elle précise dès l'introduction que c'est un livre écrit par quelqu'un qui a un TDAH et on ressent cette vibe. L'autrice ne prétend jamais être ce qu'elle n'est pas.

[Bon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy release day!

Thank you to Chronicle Prism of Chronicle Books via Netgalley for a copy of this to review! It was a very approachable, useful guide, and will be out September 26th.

A cute, welcoming book offering a solid knowledge base.

From symptoms and that process of moving from suspicion you have it to seeking a professional screening, from a glossary of useful terms to how to cope better in daily life - this was a comprehensive look at life with ADHD. Even better was the fact it was half picture book\graphic novel; my ADHD eyes could easily skim what was going on for each page's concept with the mixed format. So many aspects of my own experience received a helpful name in this, making me feel not so alone, like overcompensation by arriving suuuper early to things, or being stuck in Waiting Mode all day when I know I have an appointment later on. 


The introduction also makes it clear this was written by someone with ADHD: it's designed so that you can read it front to back, sure, but more relevant to ADHD patients is that it can be opened at any point for useful, concise, and kindly worded guidance. You can read just the glossary and never the rest. This is really a self-help book that aids you in being nicer to yourself as you manage your ADHD in daily life, and that gentle tone was so important for me as a very tightly-wound ADHD patient and reader. 


5 stars for usefulness. I could easily see myself getting a physical copy for the glossary alone. 

[Ciara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was just diagnosed with ADHD last month at the age of 34, so seeing this book exist, I knew I needed to read. I'm still learning so many terms - and this was so helpful! The illustrations really drove home exactly what I've been feeling my whole life, and this was an excellent guide in describing what ADHD is, how it affects your daily life, and steps we can take to go about getting diagnosed & managing that diagnosis. This book made me feel seen & it made me feel better equipped at facing my diagnosis head on! Thank you for writing this book & to NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read it. I'll be sure to recommend this to my friends who also live with ADHD as I think it's incredibly useful!

[Christina Close · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

This was absolutely a book I needed to read. I've been struggling with my ADHD for years. I felt like I was being heard throughout the book because it highlighted a lot of things I've dealt with. It had a lot of helpful information in it that I hope will help me get a handle on my ADHD.

For anyone who is struggling to understand ADHD as an adult or even if you have a child who has ADHD this book is very helpful.

[Laura (thenerdygnomelife) · Rating 5 out of 5]

High points for this easily digestible book chock full of compassion and hacks for those with ADHD. "The Mini ADHD Coach" includes an overview of an ADHD diagnosis, common executive function challenges, and advice + hacks for overcoming them. All of the information is presented in bite-sized chunks along with the illustrations that have built Alice Gendron a following on social media. If you have read other books on ADHD before, you'll likely find much of this book a repeat — this is where I fall, so this was more of a four-star read for me personally, but I think it's a five-star for someone new to the topic. I most enjoyed the hacks section. For my children who are still working to understand themselves and how they tick, this was a great primer in a super-friendly format that they were happy to flip through.

[Katrina M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would have been wonderful just after receiving my diagnosis! I've learned a lot of these strategies since then, but a reminder of them is always helpful! I know how valuable this would be to someone new to the diagnosis or a loved one trying to better understand a person. The author did a good job of being succinct and illustrating things in a digestible way!

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

[Dagmara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poradnik zawiera zabawne grafiki przypominające nam, jak ciężko jest żyć z ADHD i jak to można ogarnąć. Śmiałam się. Nie nauczyłam się zbyt wiele. Inne poradniki są zdecydowanie lepsze. Ten był miły.

[Shannon Bray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure, I have been following The Mini ADHD Coach on Instagram (@the_mini_adhd_coach) for a few years, so I’m predisposed to love this book! (& I absolutely loved this book!) This is an amazing guide as it helps explain what ADHD is, how it might present, & tips to help those with ADHD (& those who love them) help navigate the world as a person with ADHD. It’s basically a guide that should be given to every teen/adult when they receive a diagnosis. I received my diagnosis later in life & I still struggle to understand it - this guide legit helped educate me & opened my eyes to some strategies I never considered. Not to mention, the art style is adorable & really separates this guide from many of the books out there that can feel more like a medical textbook than a functional guide that could ACTUALLY help me everyday. I wish I had this book back when I first got my diagnosis, but I’m so glad that it exists now!

Thank you to Chronicle Books/Chronicle Prism & NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book to review. All thoughts & opinions expressed are my own.

[a little off center JOAT · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author/publisher for this ARC!

I was diagnosed with ADHD pretty late(late thirties!) but have always suspected it because of strong family history! This book was the perfect for reading little chunks at a time when I could focus. The illustrations and short paragraphs broke it up so it was easy to come back to when I inevitably got distracted by something or lost interest for a bit(not because of the content, just the way my brain works!)

This was definitely a book that makes me feel like I’m not alone, and the tips were helpful to find ways to work around the difficulties of distraction or hyper-focus. It is helpful for people with ADHD but I’d also recommend it for their friends and family, to help them understand what it is like and how they may help.

[Kathryn Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The strength and success of this book is that it was written by someone with adhd for people with adhd. And it's so obvious, not just from the tone of writing but the whole structure and layout of the book as well as the very real and practical advice. And the illustrations! So often I've been put off by medicalised, dry and just bad vibe texts about adhd that - ironically - were clearly not written with a neurodivergent audience in mind. This was so accessible I finished it in a few days and whilst I knew most of the information already, reading it a few years ago would've been an absolute game changer. I think it would've benefited from a bibliography though, at least for the chapters explaining what adhd is. But overall great resource - this book made me feel reaffirmed about the utter exhaustion of having adhd, excited about all the cool shit us adhd-ers make, and hopeful for neurodivergent community advice and how much more I can understand and manage myself these days 🧡

[Alexandrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

🎨 The use of colors, little doodles, small pieces of text, different fonts, etc made it so easy to read and follow through! Even though I didn't read it in the "right" order, I almost never felt bored.

👉 Also, I really liked the practical hacks and tips shared in the last part of the book. With the little drawings illustrating them, they actually seem easy to set up, compared to what other books/articles on the topic can share.

[Cari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have many friends with ADHD, so I thought I would read this book to try and get a handle on it more. I am pretty sure I am neurodivergent, but I don't have ADHD (I don't even know what to call what I have). I did resonate with a lot of the things in here and recognized some of those behaviors in my friends. I liked the different ideas you can use to make things easier for yourself and loved ones.

[amelvcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Przyjemna książka idealna dla kogoś, kto chce bardziej zrozumieć działanie mózgu przy adhd itp.
Duży plus za rysunki

[zora rose‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you have ever wondered what adhd is like, or you have ever wondered if you are alone in your experiences, please read this book.

sincerely,

a severe adhd girlie

[haley ⊹ · Rating 4 out of 5]

easy to read and lots of valuable info

[Victoria Doole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soooooooo good

[Natalie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally a book actually written for someone with ADHD! Great illustrations, perfect bite size pieces, just an all over gem of a book! A mist trad for anyone with ADHD or anyone who knows someone with ADHD.

[Bětka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tohle je skvělý. Je to tedy spíš takový základ, pokud se ADHD zabýváte (nebo se s ním potýkáte) už dlouho, nejspíš se nic moc nového nedozvíte. Jinak je to ale pohlazení - na jednu stranu uklidnění, že "je to v pořádku a pravděpodobně nejste s takovými pocity sami", na druhou stranu plno inspirace a tipů, jak se s každodenními problémy spojenými s ADHD vypořádávat. Pro mě osobně taky velká motivace! Ať už převezmete tipy od autorky, nebo vás napadnou při čtení další.

Zároveň můžu knihu doporučit i všem, kteří sice sami ADHD nemají, ale někoho takového znají - je to myslím docela hezký vhled do toho, jak lidi s ADHD fungují, proč jsou v lecčem nesnesitelní a co jim třeba dělá problém (a proč).

[Hunter Stephens · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[K.C. Norton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is a little tricky for me to rate, because it was not a good fit for me... but only because it seems to be aimed at people who have less experience understanding and managing their ADHD. I think I would have found this helpful if I'd stumbled upon it a couple of years ago. So I'm giving it three stars, because I would have been disappointed if I bought it now, but I think it could be really helpful to the right readership.

The author was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, but I think this book would also be useful for kids (and parents of kids) who have been diagnosed at an earlier age. The author talks about emotions associated with diagnosis, ways in which ADHD manifests (which I certainly found relatable!) and, perhaps most usefully, some of her life hacks for organizing things to make management easier. That last part seems like the most valuable part of the book, since I would expect that many people who have known to seek a diagnosis are already aware of their behaviors. That said, for people who are wondering if they have ADHD and/or don't have access to a therapist, etc., or can't afford pursuing a diagnosis, this would be a good starting point for understanding and management.

[Mona · Rating 2 out of 5]

To nie jest zła książka - po prostu nie jest dla osób, które już jakąkolwiek mają wiedzę na temat ADHD. Zbiór bardzo ogólnikowych zagadnień związanych z ADHD- od tego czym ono właściwie jest a skończywszy na pomocnych trikach i radach - i o ile ktoś jeszcze skorzystać może z owych trików, tak reszta będzie dla niego potraktowana po macoszemu jeśli faktycznie już się zaznajomił z tematem.

Polecałabym ją raczej dla osób, które dopiero szukają jakichś informacji (choć tutaj jest ich bardzo mało, jedynie by zasiać ziarenko autorefleksji albo chęci wniknięcia w temat bardziej).

Plus jeśli masz adhd - krótkie rozdziały, co ułatwia skupić się na czytaniu.

[Eryk Ros · Rating 5 out of 5]

CUDOWNA
Nareszcie ktos mnie rozumie i ja czuje sie rozumiany. Polecam wszystkim osobom z ADHD, lub osobom które podejrzewają je u siebie. Tez warta przeczytania dla bliskich osob neuroatypowych, które chcą się czegoś dowiedziec o swoich znajomych 💛
Ilość tekstu na stronie, rodzaj czcionki i ilość malych rysunkowych (nie)rozpraszaczy czynią te książkę niebem w odbiorze dla osób z ADHD czy dyskeksją.

[Laurence Dodier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ce livre m’a fait du bien et m’a appris quelques trucs sur le TDAH ! Je m’aime un peu plus maintenant que j’ai pu lire que certains de mes comportements sont directement associés au TDAH !

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Chronicle Prism and Netgalley for giving me a digital copy of "The Mini ADHD Coach" by Alice Gendron in exchange for an honest review. ADHD plays a big role in my daily life, so I was excited and curious to hear about The Mini ADHD Coach. It's a big, potentially overwhelming subject and I was eager to see how it was done through illustration.

It provides a very general overview of the condition, including the theoretical causes and how the condition may affect a person in a myriad of ways. However, it is VERY general. If you are brand new to learning about ADHD, this is a good place to start. If you have done any amount of research prior to this, you might not find a lot of new material. The title IS the *Mini* ADHD Coach, so it's telling you up front: this will not be an exhaustive tome.

I liked the illustrations and how it broke down everything into manageable, bite-sized pieces. People with ADHD can get overwhelmed by word density or by too much information at once. Speaking from experience, they may read (or skim) a few chapters with the best intentions to finish the book, put said book down, and.... forget to go back and finish it. The format of the Mini Coach makes it feel very accessible, which I applaud.

Apart from its general take on the subject, it's told largely from the author's personal experience. (Very common and relatable, neurodivergent thing to do!) Thing is, this tended to make it feel a one-sided at times. Specifically, I wasn't thrilled with her information about ADHD and eating habits. She mentions that some people with the condition forget to eat (True.) She talks about the correlation between ADHD and binge-eating. (Also true.) But there is an ADHD-related, inattentive type of grazing that falls between eating nothing and eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time. The author mentioned mindless eating in front of the tv, but that detail was easily missed. I would have preferred a more prominent suggestion of the inattentive eating habit, and why that might happen.

This is not to say there was nothing of value to be learned in the Mini ADHD Coach. I did learn a few things in the life hacks section and I experienced a few moments of validation. As in, "OH, THAT'S WHY?!?!" But the information gaps, like the previously discussed example, made the text feel a bit less accurate. So take the information the author offers and use it as a starting point. There are many other resources to fill in the gaps

On the whole, it's not bad. It's an accessible start for people tackling a big topic, especially if they are feeling fear, shame, or anxiety about a new diagnosis. (All common reactions, as mentioned in the book.) That sounds like damning with faint praise, but I did like the book. It's clearly intended for adults; there is a section on intimacy that, while not graphic, is definitely intended for people who are mature enough for said intimacy. I wish it was suitable for kids. I can think of a number of young people I'd like to recommend the book to.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in a positive and supportive tone and generously supplemented with doodles, Alice Gendron's The Mini ADHD Coach is an excellent resource for anybody struggling to understand what ADHD is and what it can look like. Organized into three sections--"ADHD 101," "A Day with ADHD," and "ADHD Hacks"--this book provides an excellent overview of symptoms and advice based on personal experience, all in short, accessible chunks.

Like the book itself, each page is "mini," clearly focused on a single topic or subtopic. The doodles are incredibly helpful, reinforcing the written information and making each topic more accessible and digestible. Skimming the doodles to determine what information you're looking for is so helpful for the neuro-crunchy brain! And I absolutely love how Gendron explicitly encourages readers to "open and read [the book] from a random page, start it from the end, zone out and re-read the same paragraph ten times in a row, or avoid the pages that you don't want to read." She set out to write a book about ADHD for readers with ADHD, and she nailed it.

Of course, as a "mini" resource, this book will not be the only one you ever need, whether you're reading it to better understand your own ADHD or someone else's. Still, it's a perfect place to start. Skim it, read it, add your own doodles (unless you're borrowing your copy, in which case please use sticky notes!)--and then look for more resources about the topics that specifically apply to or interest you at that moment.

[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]

[Jen (Remembered Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alice Gendron's The Mini ADHD Coach feels very much like a collection of her social media posts. Most chapters open with a single illustration flanked by short paragraphs above and below, followed by a few pages with two to three illustrations and three to four short paragraphs, although the introduction does include a few all-text and all-comic pages.

The book seems primarily aimed at newly ADHD-diagnosed adults in their 20s/30s, but could certainly cross over for younger/older readers and for friends and family as well. While bits of the book seem more memoir-adjacent and less broadly applicable (the makeup section, for example), it does feel set up to be relatable.

Fans of Gendron's Instagram/Twitter feeds who are looking for a reference that contains her tips and her art will love this.

I had an eARC from NetGalley, but I think this is the kind of book that will work best in the physical form.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Bobbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives an easily-digested overview of ADHD from the layperson perspective. The art is cute and breaks up the information—it’s borderline whether this is technically a graphic novel or not. There are lots of helpful tips and tricks for people who are newly diagnosed or looking for new workarounds. While this is a nice overview and easy to read, people with ADHD might want a reference book that is written by a doctor and not just a fellow sufferer if they are on a limited book budget. While geared towards adults, this book is also appropriate for young adults. (There is a mention of how ADHD can affect intimacy, but there is nothing explicit).