ADHD Go-to Guide- Revised for Families, Classrooms & Workplaces by Desiree Silva and Michele Toner

The original ADHD Go-To Guide was primarily focused on children.

This revised edition is intended for parents, educators, employers, and individuals living with ADHD.

It offers current, evidence-based information presented in a straightforward and accessible manner, while also dispelling common misconceptions. Additionally, this volume provides a framework for managing and advocating for yourself and your child in various settings - home, school, and workplace, with or without medication.

Developmental pediatrician and international expert Professor Desiree Silva and ADHD coach Dr Michele Toner are both committed to enhancing the quality of life for children with ADHD and their families, and they recognise the importance of this practical resource.

* 250 pages

* 25 October 2025

About the Authors:

Professor Desiree Silva is a paediatrician and researcher with over 30 years of expertise in child health, specialising in ADHD, autism, anxiety, and developmental conditions. She holds the position of Professor of Paediatrics at The University of Western Australia and serves as Director of Research at Joondalup Health Campus, leading initiatives to enhance early diagnosis and support for children with neurodevelopmental challenges. Trained in the UK, she completed her paediatric specialist training in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Her PhD examined early environmental risk factors and long-term outcomes for children diagnosed with ADHD. Actively engaged in national and international research networks, she serves on the scientific committee for the World ADHD Congress, is a member of the Australasian Society for Developmental Paediatrics (ASDP), and has previously served on the professional advisory board for ADHDWA. A frequent keynote speaker, she is renowned for translating complex research into practical, family-friendly advice. As a finalist for the 2024 West Australian of the Year (Professional Division), she continues to champion evidence-based, compassionate care that empowers children and families to thrive.

Michele Toner is Chair of the Board at ADHD WA and member of their Professional Advisory Body. She has been involved with ADHD WA since 1995 and has held various positions in the organisation, including helpline volunteer, support group facilitator and office manager. She was awarded research prizes from the University of Western Australia for both her Masters and PhD theses in the field of ADHD. In 2009 she became the first ADHD coach in Australia and in 2024 became the first Australian ADHD coach to hold the credential of Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

She is a senior faculty member of the ADD Coach Academy in New York where she trains and mentors ADHD coaches. She is committed to supporting and promoting well qualified ADHD coaches and is has mentored over 100 Australian coaches to this end. She has held board positions with ICF Australasia and is the convenor of the ICF’s monthly ADHD Coaching Forum. In addition to her coaching, Michele works passionately to promote ADHD Awareness and Advocacy.

Alongside her work at ADHD WA, she held inaugural board positions for ADHD Australia, and The Australian Association of ADHD Professionals (AADPA). Michele was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2021 for her work in the ADHD space.