Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
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Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and additional problems in school, at work and in social relationships are really symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.
Through plain tales of the experiences of their patients — both adults and children — Dr. Edward R. Hallowell and Dr. John J. 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.
Driven to Distraction is a must listen for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind.Amazon.com Review
This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about attention deficit disorder (ADD). Since both authors have ADD themselves, and both are successful medical professionals, perhaps there’s no surprise that the two myths they attack most indefatigably are: (a) that ADD is an issue only for children; and (b) that ADD corresponds simply to limited intelligence or limited self-discipline. “The word disorder puts the syndrome entirely in the domain of pathology, where it should not entirely be. Although ADD can generate a host of problems, there are also advantages to having it, advantages that this book will stress, such as high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm, and they are completely overlooked by the ‘disorder’ model.” The authors go on to cite Mozart and Einstein as examples of probable ADD sufferers. (The problem as they see it is not so much attention deficit but attention inconsistency: “Most of us with ADD can in fact hyperfocus at times.”) Although they warn against overdiagnosis, they also do a convincing job of answering the criticism that “everybody, and therefore nobody” has ADD. Using copious case studies and a discussion of the way ADD intersects with additional conditions (e.g., depression, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorder), they paint a concrete picture of the syndrome’s realities. Especially helpful are the lists of tips for dealing with ADD in a child, a partner, or a family tree member. –Richard Farr
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When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year, I bought this book. After painstakingly researching the theme of ADHD, I tire of the thesis that our children have minimal brain dysfunction. My child is fine now since she has been on excellent ancient cod liver oil every day. Remember the maxim Fish is excellent for the brain. Well its fantastic for the brain and ritalin isnt and never should be even recommended.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Obviously not excellent enough to catch an ADD reader’s attention! Maybe if it was a picture book. . .
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
The description stated that the book was in “Brilliant Condition”, but when the book arrived, the edges of the book were yellowed and something had spilled on the front of the book that I had to scrap off. I was very disappointed in my buy!
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
If you’ve already been down the predictable path with your child, namely: (1) Child has a problem in school, (2) Child fidgets in front of school “psychologist,” (3) Referred to local pediatric physician, (4) received speech for psychostimulants, and (5) ongoing giving child the drugs, you’ll like this book. It will make you feel excellent about yourself, your parenting style, and your choice.
At least give yourself the chance to see the additional side of the tale. You only have one child – read the book “Unraveling the ADD/ADHD Fiasco” by David B. Stein, Ph.D. If you are still convinced that the drug route is the way to go, follow the “1-2-3 Magic” types of parenting techniques (or have a “family tree meeting” and solicit input from your small child who has no tools to solve this problem), and when that doesn’t work, administer the drugs.
OK – I’ve probably made some folks mad, and I’ll concede that there are a relatively tiny percentage of children and adults that suffer from disorders (with symptoms like persons attributed to ADD/ADHD) that are improved through these drugs, including Ritalin. But, keep in mind that in some schools 50% of the male childern are “ADHD” diagnosed and on Ritalin or similar drugs. No one in their right mind could possibly judge that 50% of children have something called ADD/ADHD that requires treatment with Schedule 2 drugs.
I’m not writing for persons few percent that maybe have a real disease that is helped by drugs. I’m writing for the 95% of children who are on Ritalin and don’t need to be. This book will lead you in a direction that your child doesn’t automatically need to go.
By the way, the book never mentions that Ritalin and similar medicines are “Schedule II” drugs, or what these are. As a parent, I hope you’ll question your doctor – or better still – do your own research on what Ritalin does in the body and its addictive and abuse potential.
Refute this information if you wish, but I didn’t see anything in this book expressing outrage over 33 – 50% of small children being forced to take addictive drugs because some counseler, teacher, parent and doctor didn’t want to do some hard work and rule out that the child’s behavior can possibly be remedied by something additional than drugs.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I did not buy this prodcut for me so I cant really give a honest assessment of the book material. But, it was a fantastic fee and in perfect condition when I received it. I hope it helps whom I bought it for.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5