This Is ADHD: A Workbook: Practical Advice and Interactive Journaling for Understanding ADHD

by Chanelle Moriah

Discover the essential guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—commonly known as ADHD—for people with ADHD and their families, friends, colleagues, and more.

Chanelle Moriah was officially diagnosed with ADHD at 22 and soon discovered just how inaccessible a lot of information can be for ADHD adults and those who may not yet have been able to obtain an assessment or support.

So Chanelle created a simple resource that explains what ADHD is and how it can impact the different areas of someone's life. This is A Workbook is a tool for both diagnosed and undiagnosed people with ADHD to explain or make sense of their experiences. It also offers non-ADHD people the chance to learn more about ADHD from someone who has it.

With clear sections explaining the many aspects of ADHD, accompanied by Chanelle's beautiful illustrations and with space for readers to write down their thoughts, this workbook is designed to be personalized to the individual's experience. This is A Workbook helps people feel less alone in their ADHD and brings knowledge to an often-misunderstood condition.

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction, Self Help, Mental Health, Disability, Psychology, Health

144 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2024

Reviews

[Poppy Solomon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more a useful handbook of basics and tips for dealing with ADHD people (i.e. for parents, teachers, and employers) than a book for actual ADHD people. There wasn't anything in here that I didn't already know for myself, and the information was nothing you couldn't easily find on Google, whereas I hoped it would go more in depth and offer more advice. It's more about how ADHD presents and how neurotypical people can assist ADHD people.

While I didn't learn anything new, I would recommend it to people who don't have ADHD but want to learn more so they can show up for the ADHD people in their lives.

[Simon Sweetman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very helpful book for you and/or the people in your life. I should think it useful even if you (think) you live in an ADHD-free house, because it’s certainly not an ADHD-free world.

[Victor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for people new to adhd. It is both very personal and generalised at parts. I guess I am giving three stars as I have trouble understanding the author intention. Seems like an intro to adhd, but yet also a call to arms of sorts, and a memoir. I guess it can always be more than one, but having multiple intentions make it hard for me to get.

[Ellen Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I this book to be even more validating than the A-Z one i read a few months back. This had some more unique symptoms/topics that truly made me go “ohhhhhhh” (time agnosia! ADHD paralysis! executive dysfunction!). Plus, the author’s kindly tone & personal experiences really made me feel at ease.

Totally recommend for those who suspect they may have ADHD, or have a loved one with the condition & would like to know more. This is definitely a book I’d like to own.

[Ji Son · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a complete shock and surprise as I have someone in my life who I thought has extremely h unique quirky personality and I just could not understand some things about them. After reading this book we have sought to get medical support for it.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If a book could be a mirror, that's exactly what reading this felt like. As a recently diagnosed 40-something AuDHDer this book was so validating . Being a giant hyperfocused nerd I have been hoovering all the information I can get, but I still got aha moments from this book. It's beautifully, accessibly written and gorgeously illustrated. I recommend it to anyone who is, or thinks they may be, neuro-spicey and to anyone who supports us.

[Zahra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a really good introduction for someone who hasn’t done much research into ADHD – whether it’s to better understand themselves or others. It’s written in simple terms, with clear sections and headings making it easy to follow. I also think it could be useful for anyone trying to prepare for an ADHD assessment by putting together notes of their experience.

I did resonate with aspects of the book and liked being able to tick off symptoms, but I just wished there was more detail. I am also aware that the author has both autism and ADHD so I would have really liked to see more information about how they crossover and intersect.

One unexpected benefit of this book? Reading about the suggested coping strategies made me realise I already use those strategies to mask my symptoms e.g. I don’t miss appointments, but that’s only because I have them all listed on my calendar with multiple reminders set to go off on my phone and watch.

[little guy with Glasses · Rating 5 out of 5]

ADHD is such a confusing topic for the average person that it is so misunderstood in today's world and sadly always has been.
Chanelle has done such an amazing job that I don't just recommend this to people who want to understand ADHD but also to people who are diagnosed, it makes you realize how you're not alone in this spectrum of constant running thoughts.

Do yourself a favour and read this to understand a friend, a family member etc
you really can't go wrong with this and I hope it's something that reaches good sales.

[Gabe Segal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up as I thought that the simple explanations and illustrations may make it a good resource for my clients. It has now become common use in both my practice and personal life. I've read a fair amount on ADHD, ranging from pop-psychology to scientific journals - this book simply and succinctly outlines most of the important ideas and taught me many things I did not know. I strongly recommend this book as a resource for anyone experiencing or curious about ADHD.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a bit hard to rate a resource like this relative to most of what I read but I found it very useful for better understanding myself (many things in here resonate deeply with me which has just added to my suspicion that I have undiagnosed ADHD) as well as friends and folks I support as a peer supporter. I like that the terms are explained plainly, and from a lived/living experience perspective. An engaging, helpful, accessible read.

[Meagan Kerr · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book would be a good starting point for neurotypical people wanting an introduction to ADHD, but as someone who is AuDHD I didn’t feel like it gave me any information that I didn’t already know.

I struggled a bit with reading this, it felt like way too much sensory input because of the font and images and I struggled to stay focused on it.

I am now reading the author’s book “I Am Autistic” and there is quite a bit of crossover in content between the two.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book I can see myself going back to over and over again!

Chanelle's lived experience is weaved really well throughout, using their own experiences to enhance the explanations in a way that feels authentic and accessible. Information is delivered in a manner that's easy to read and understand.

This is a great book for anyone looking to understand ADHD a little better!

[Candice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, informative, and above all, engaging.
It's a good primer for understanding ADHD and all the symptoms. It also has little areas where you could write about your own experience with that particular aspect. So it might be useful to reread and see if anything has changed or maybe fill it in and give it to a loved one so they learn about ADHD and you at the same time.

[Caddyshack Project · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a simple but very clear book that has aesthetically pleasing illustrations by the author, making the information easy to absorb and ensures that the content is not overwhelming. A great tool or resource for diagnosed or undiagnosed people with ADHD and for their friends and family to make sense of and understand their experience.

[Wendy Bamber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read and down to earth description of what it feels like to be someone with ADHD and how to minimise effects and how to help as a supporting friend or adult. Have already passed this to a teenage ADHD student who was excited to read it.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful informative guide for people with ADHD, self-diagnosed ADHD or simply wanting to understand ADHD. Zoomed through it. It had a lot of fun colours, drawings and space to write down your own thoughts.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars. I’ve never felt more heard in my life

[Kerehi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read to help understand ADHD easy to read and to understand. Love how it's written by someone with ADHD.

[Elise · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Overall: 3.4/5

[Natalie McLagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suggested for us by my daughters therapist it gives an in site into adhd from the view of someone who has adhd.

[Steven Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only wish I’d known all of this sooner, but it’s infinitely better I know now than never.

[Rob B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very quick and easy read. But, it covers a lot of good information in a concise and digestible way.

[Jenni Komarovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to grasp information from someone who knows about the subject.

[Laurin Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for someone with ADHD or someone who has a neurodivergent in their lives. Left me feeling seen and gave some helpful tips for living with ADHD in neurotypical world.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book - easy to read, full of juicy helpful info and beautifully illustrated

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good. Simple. Clearly aimed at a younger audience, but sometimes that is helpful.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice quick read that gives a good introduction to ADHD and has space to write on. I borrowed it from the library but will be getting a physical copy.

[Tan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book about ADHD for those who are interested in learning about it or identifying traits of ADHD.

[Serah · Rating 5 out of 5]

really informative, helped me understand myself and explain it to others better

[Jaina Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for people with ADHD, and everyone else. A combination of a personal perspective, well researched information, and space for the reader to interact with the book at their own pace and method. Would recommend to anyone interested in ADHD or AuDHD