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Edward M. Hallowell (Author), Dr. John J. Ratey (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 319 pages
  • Publisher: Pantheon Books Inc; 1 edition (Mar 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0679421777
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679421771
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 386,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was so glad to have found this book, written by a doctor, who himself, has ADD. Not only does he explain it really well, but he goes through all of the possible other diagnoses that can be confused, or mixed up with, ADD. He discusses all medical AND non-medical strategies to treat ADD, and winds up with the precise information to gather together before going to a doctor, to make your visit more productive. The writing style is comfortable, and easy to read, with many true-life examples of various people.

I have a daughter who I am now sure has ADD, and NOW I finally know how to go about helping her! If you, or anyone in your family, has ADD, or even SUSPECT that they do, this is DEFINITELY the book for you. I cannot imagine that there is any better, or more complete, book out there on this problem.

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I am a MFCC intern working with children and adolescents with ADD and also have relatives with ADD. I cannot express how wonderful this book is. It's so easy to read and it's very informative and filled with great factual information as well as case studies. I learned a lot from this book and find it to be one of the most helpful books on this subject. It should be the textbook in schools for those learning about this subject!
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Whether lay public or professionals in the field, this is the best book you'll find on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). I treat patients who have ADD; many come bearing a well-marked copy of this book to say they've found themselves in it. To the others, I routinely recommend they read it before we finalize the diagnosis or decide on treatment. The tone throughout is rigorously scientific yet informal, relatively free of jargon, approachable by anyone with a high school education, and very supportive to the sufferer without being patronizing. It contains no propaganda, a rare virtue in books about ADD. Although written by physicians (who themselves are sufferers), it does not shill for medication management at the expense of alternative treatments that have been scientifically validated as effective. This is the ideal book for sufferers and their families, for teachers and those who evaluate the learning problems of children and adults, and for all health care providers. For those who find it hard to read, another book by these authors, Answers to Distraction, is written in an easier, sound bite format. Both books are available on audiotape, often the best way for the ADDers to "read".

-Phil Torrance MD (Diplomate in Psychiatry)

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Beware!
I just received this audio book and listened to the complete disc in under two hours! I looked up on Amazon and see the book has 336 pages. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kiwiness
I have ADD
When I order the book was because I was suspecting I had ADD, since I know some people who has it and I noticed our similarities, something that my husband noticed too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maria I Alvarez
Every teacher must know about this book!!!!!
This book is very helpful, and easy to understand
explain how adult children teacher and family,
recognize and cope with
Attention Deficit Disorder. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Flavinha
Very informative
This is a great book for anyone wanting to find out about A.D.H.D. My only critisism is that all of the case studies mentioned were treated with medication. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bella
Helped me to get my partner a diagnosis
6 years ago I started work at a specialist school for children, mainly boys with ADHD.

18 months ago I met my partner and we fell in love. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. L. Hobson
Just what we wanted!
Having just been told that our daughter may be ADD we wanted to gain some more information before seeing our GP. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Holly J. Squries
A life changed forever
I hate it when people speak in platitudes like "this changed my life forever," but this book really did that for me. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by Jana J. Shakespeare
A mind blower made for those who think they know ADD
Not since William Dufty's SUGAR BLUES have I ever read a book that has answered virtually every unanswered question I have had, and every painful mystery about the contradictory... Read more
Published on 31 May 2005 by Earl Hazell
Driven to Distraction
- I definitely am! Thank goodness for this book which finally helped put my daughter's behaviour into perspective. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2003 by "janecomyns"
Awesome book. The best so far
It helps that the Dr.s have it but this book was the first step to me gaining my sanity. The character Jim was almost exactly me. I am now seeking treatment. Thank you!
Published on 26 Aug 1999
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