Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood

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Summary: A Great Book For Understanding A Particular Type of Mind.
Review: I read this book seeking out information, lots of information about Attention Deficit Disorder: what it means, how it's diagnosed, how it can be treated, and how it effects every-day interactions. This book is comprehensive and can answer nearly any question that someone may have about ADD. ADD is such a new diagnosis, it is still evolving, that many people who could be diagnosed as adults may not know that they can get help for their frustration. This book also does a good job in discussing ADD in children and if diagnosed, ways of explaining to a child about how their brain works differently. Attempting to understand the workings of our minds if very difficult, this book is a good resource for anyone who seeks to understand how their own mind works to help them understand someone elses.

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Summary: Can be Overwhelming for the Average Parent
Review: As someone who has been involved with ADD and ADHD kids and adults for many years, I found this book to be very helpful in dealing with the issue. However it is a very long read and can be technical for the average person to read.
If you are not involved with ADD/ADHD this is not the place to start. Having said that, I feel that this book is an excellent reference source for those who understand the basics of the disorder.

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Summary: A good resource after you know an ADD diagnosis
Review: Good summary of how to cope with your ADD as an adult. However, it would be best if you know already whether ADD is a likely diagnosis before you read this book. Then, and only then, should you read "Driven to Distraction" by Hallowell and Ratey, both MDs. They have a good listing of ADD characteristics and many useful tips, presented concisely, but their initial presentation is case studies. I believe that ADDers may not have the patience to read through that, as I well know. I also recommend "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy" by Kelly and Ramundo as the best first reader for adults trying to investigate their own ADD possibility. Thanks to all authors who help those with ADD!

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Summary: good companion book
Review: I found helpful information for my daughter who exhibited ADD from environmental aggravants. This book and The A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. Diet book, helped me get to the root of the problem and eliminate the causes of her ADD.

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Summary: and a video too
Review: this is THE BOOK on ADHD- he also has a wonderful video series
Attention Deficit Disorder in the 21st Century - a must for parents and teachers and even kids

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Summary: now see and hear Dr. Hallowell
Review: This is a Psychiatrist who offers us wonderful and joyous ways of coping with AD/HD. This is the BIBLE for Moms and Dads and Professionals. I know that much of this information is now available in Video format for those of us who can't read the whole booK?!
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER IN THE 21ST CENTURY, A Conversation with Edward M. Hallowell MD
is availabele at Amazon in VHS
for those of us who don't get it all when we read! it's inspiring!!!!!!!!
NEO

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Summary: Understandable for the lay person
Review: As a teacher in a small Catholic school, a mother with a son with ADD and a Masters in Special Education I have recommended this book many times for parentst to read and think about whether their child might have ADD. The list of questions is wonderful in helping diagnose an older child with ADD. This is what I used for my son and the book and the companion book have been immeasurably helpful.

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Summary: Self Discovery!
Review: While I was reading this book, the light came on! Having always thought I was ADD, but never knowing, when I read the case studies, and the descriptions of the different types of ADD, things just clicked, and answers started to come to me. If you aren't sure and need to know this is the book for you.

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Summary: A positive book for all those who are connected to ADD/ADHD
Review: This book was the first I ever read about my disability of ADD. I found myself really relating to all the case studies. It was comforting to know that the authors themselves had personally struggled with this disorder. It was like reading all the thoughts I was never able to put down into words. I also asked my parents to read this book. I helped them understand me on a level they were never able to before. The book points out many positives that people with this disoder can gain. Its easy for anyone to understand. Whether you yourself are connected to the disorder or want to understand it from the outside looking in, you will benefit from this book.

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Summary: A Helpful Guidebook for Worried Parents
Review: Parents of ADHD afflicted children will receive help and support by reading this book. Long on calm, rational information on what to expect; short on alarmist statements. Those who think ADHD is a myth should also read this.... and learn.