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Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood
Driven to Distraction Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood
Author: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Millions of children and adults tell themselves or are told by others to stop procrastinating, start concentrating, sit still, finish what they started, and get organized. But what appears to be a matter of self-discipline is for many a neurological problem. Now two doctors reveal the impact precise diagnosis and treatment can have.
ISBN-13: 9780679421771
ISBN-10: 0679421777
Publication Date: 3/15/1994
Pages: 319
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Publisher: Pantheon
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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The authors employ a broad, general definition of ADD ("high-energy, action-oriented, bottom-line, gotta-run-type people") and continually emphasize the special, positive qualities of people with ADD. They describe how ADD affects adults--many Americans mistakenly think of it as a childhood curse--and explain how the American temperament helps create ADD-like symptoms. Best of all are the stories and case studies of myriad folks who have dealt successfully with their diagnosis. A state-by-state list of support groups are included in this excellent approach to an intriguing subject.
- Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, Pa.
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An excellent reference source on ADD, with good information for adults as well as children, including the inattentive type as well as hyperactive type.
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This is perhaps THE one book you need to address your own or someone else's ADHD. It was enormously helpful to me in dealing with my daughter. Do read it.
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I read this book because someone close to me is suffereing with ADD. It certainly helped me understand. I would think if one is trying to cope with this situation this book could be helpful. It is quite optomistic. There are case studies of those who have learned to cope and had successful, fairly stress free lives.
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Through stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children) Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes--from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming--and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.
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jmsgirl avatar reviewed Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood on + 4 more book reviews
I enjoyed this book very much, and was shocked by the many different aspects of ADD/ADHD. There is so much more than hyper-activity with these disorders, and sometimes, hyper-activity isn't even a factor. So many concerns of mine were answered with this book. Another thing I really liked, was the numerous examples of different families and their struggles, and the recommended solutions.


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