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Book By: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey

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Sales Rank: 575; Release Date: 02 March, 1995; Media: Paperback

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Average Rating: Rating: - Gives new meaning to "We Are Not Alone" This superbly compiled work was actually used by an M.D. as a substantial part of the dignostic process in evaluating possible ADD syndrome. Having read many self-help books trying to deal with personal trials and foibles, this book HIT HOME! Written by two psychologists who personally experience the frustrations of living with adult ADD, this title made for compelling reading. Imagine finding a description of yourself on every other page!!?? Concise, but personable case studies reveal numerous commonalities amongst ADDers. Rounded out with a detailed history of the discovery of ADD, the research pioneers, treatment plans, hope for the future, and a well thought out section on Resources, including support groups, newsletters, etc. Just Read It! Rating: - Get this book right after you get the diagnosis One of the most helpful things in this really excellent book was the self-diagnostic information. Because of the genetic factor, when a child is diagnosed with ADD, chances are at least one of the parents may need to do a little self-evaluation. The enormously informative case histories and the "100-questions chapter" really helped us a lot in two ways: it put a name to the problems being experienced by my daughter and my spouse, and it gave us a roadmap of what questions to ask the doctors next. The authors are neutral on medication; they present case histories of successful outcomes both with and without meds. If your mind is already made up (either for or against meds), this book probably won't sway you. The tone is informative without being clinical, often in the first person, so it feels like sitting down for a good chat with a doctor who's not trying to rush off to the next patient. Also, I appreciated the emphasis on, "it's not entirely a disorder, but simply a variation in perception" (my paraphrase.) Children and adults with ADD may struggle in some areas of their lives, but the authors point out how they can excel in other areas. This is _so_ important to emphasise, especially for children. This is the book I recommend to people when they ask me for a good "first book" on ADD. If you've had a family member recently diagnosed with ADD, you're probably going to want to do a lot of research; this is an excellent starting point. I also recommend "ADD: A Different Perception" by Thom Hartmann. Rating: - The ONE & ONLY BOOK you need to read on the subject! After finding out that my youngest son had ADHD, I picked up this book and started reading. It was almost like looking into a mirror that showed my life: Further, it described many people in my family! I went to a Stanford psychiatrist for input and am now taking Ritalin. This book may have actually saved my life: I now understand my need for change, my attraction to violence, my Type-A behavior, even my claustrophobia--everything. It was as heartbreaking as it was a relief to find out that there was a name for what I was going through--that there was help available--and most important, that I was not alone. I will have to deal with this affliction for the rest of my life. If you or anyone you know may have either of these maddening disorders, please help by reading this book.

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