Bibliograph

Driven to distraction, recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

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Driven to distraction, recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood, Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Driven to distraction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

699763760

Responsibility statement

Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey

Sub title

recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood

Summary

"Through vivid stories and case histories of patients--both adults and children ... [the authors] explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer practical coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for helping a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this "disorder"--including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm"--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

What is Attention Deficit Disorder? -- "I sang in my chains like the sea" : the child with ADD -- "Sequence ravelled out of sound" : adult ADD -- Living and loving with ADD : ADD in couples -- The big struggle : ADD and the family -- Parts of the elephant : subtypes of ADD -- How do I know if I have it? : the steps toward diagnosis -- What can you do about it? : the treatment of ADD -- A local habitation and a name : the biology of ADD -- Appendix: where to find help

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