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Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell M.D.

Driven to Distraction

Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder

Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D., Edward M. Hallowell

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Print & ebook · September 13, 2011

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD.

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A steady, practical read on attention that stays grounded without getting precious.
Genres
ADHD, Mental Health
Published
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, September 13, 2011

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Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming.

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They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with 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.

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A steady, practical read on attention that stays grounded without getting precious.

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  • clear-eyed attention guidance
  • classroom-ready usefulness

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  • adult and parenting angles
  • psychology with a usable bent

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ADHD70%
Mental Health20%

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  • Learning Disabilities
  • ADHD
Authors
Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D., Edward M. Hallowell
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published
September 13, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Learning Disabilities