Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, DC. Dr. Quinn is a well-known international speaker and conducts workshops about AD/HD nationwide. She has authored several best-selling and groundbreaking books on AD/HD including Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD and with co-author Theresa Maitland, PhD, Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen With ADHD or LD for College and On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens With ADHD/LD. In 2000, Dr. Quinn received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award for her work in the field of AD/HD.
“With practical advice on dealing with medication, emotional issues, general health, and when if may be time to call it quits, ADHD [and the College Student] is a strong addition to general education collections. Highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review