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ADTD Book
I do not know why I am reviewing this product in that I did not purchase this book

One of the most useful tools in my parent/prof toolbox!
As a parent of two ADHD kids (now grown) and an ADD Coach, I found this book to be a wonderful resource and help to plan various behavioral stratagies.There are 46 different behaviors listed that are common to those kids with ADD/ADHD. Each behavior is broken down into step by step pratical stratagies. The Appendix also includes sample schedules, reward menus, recordkeeping charts, behavior contracts, etc.

It covers in detail SIMPLE stratagies (but not always EASY as DEALING with kids of ADD/ADHD is not always easy) of the 3 basic characteristics of ADHD: Inattentive, Impulsive, and Hyperacitve. A virtual recipe book of parenting skills.

Some of the behaviors this book give stratagies for are:

Does not listen to what others are saying.
Needs questions and directions repeated.
Is disorganized with possessions.
Has difficulty concentrating.
Does not remain on task to do homework.
"Forgets" to do things.
Starts but does not complete homework.
Will not independently perform chores.
Cannot organize responsibilities.
Refuses to do what he/she is told, goes on doing what he/she was doing, does the opposite of what he/she is told, etc.
Interrups others.
Is impulsive.
Is easily frustrated.
Intrudes on others.
Is easily angered, annoyed, or upset.
Ignores consequences of behavior.
Fidgets, squirms, etc.
Appears restless.
Cannot adjust behavior to different situations.
Runs in the mall, pushes and makes noises in line, yess in stores, etc.

I frequently used the information from this book over the years as a parent and as an ADD Coach. Hawthorne also puts out similar format of book for adolescents and adults with ADD/ADHD. ... Read more

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A motivational guide for adults and children with ADD presents inspiring stories of parents of ADD children, ADD students, ADD businessmen, and women who have learned to use their ailment to their advantage. Simultaneous. 40,000 first printing. Tour. IP. ... Read more

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Great book for people that are dealing with ADD
This is a good book for people that are dealing with ADD. I had no problems ordering from this seller.

Book Helps ADD People do Well in the Workplace
The book includes: 1) "Maps, Guidebooks, and Travelogues for a Hunter in a Farmer's World," 2) Stories by people with ADD describing how they succeeded and what they learned, 3) Workplace success stories, and 4) School success stories.Much of the material relates to the workplace.It is practical and interesting.

Fantastic Book for ADD'ers
Thom Hartmann is one of the best writers on ADD, for ADD'ers. Why? Because he doesn't label people with ADD as having brain disease and broken. His Hunter in a Farmer's World Model makes so much sense. It's been dissed by Barkley and others, but in the last year hard genetic research has come in proving the theory, and other ADD researchers have reached the same conclusions.
But that's not why you should buy this book Buy it because it gives tons of examples of people with ADD who have had success in all different aspects of life. The fact is, ADD people are the ones with ants in their pants who change the world. Who don't sit there and settle for the ordinary. They do things-- start companies (entrepreneurs,) make noise about problems (call them politicians and activists,) investigate stuff (detectives, reporters, scientists who don't wash test tubes and replicate the ADD scientists visionary work.)

So read about how ADD'ers make it, how they succeed, and start feeling not only hopeful, but perhaps even a bit cocky about being an ADD'er or knowing one.

ADD Success Stories - Awesome
As a "hunter" myself, I never could get past all that boring ADD diagnotic stuff about receptors, etc.This was the first book on ADD that was interesting enough to read.It confirmed, for me, what I thought allalong.I'm not defective, just different.Many gifted people throughouthistory have been just tormented by our boring farmer society.Thisbook has also helped my to deal with my child's school.I had beenfighting with them for years.Another thing that I think is interestingis the Native American (or Nomadic European tribes)connection.I hadspeculated about it myself.Now when someone tells me they're ADD, I askif they have Native American blood, and so far the answer is always yes.

The BEST collection of suggestions for dealing with ADD
Of the 4 ADD books I've read so far, I've definitely enjoyed this one most.I think it has the most practical tips, a good explanation for what's known about ADD, and a supportive, but not condescending tone.

Ieven liked the Hunter/Farmer model/theory/metaphor/mythology of ADDers justbeing another type of person, rather than a defective one.He makes someconvincing arguments for the plausibility of this theory, yet doesn't hityou over the head with it.I don't personally need the ego boost of sayingI'm a Hunter, versus those slow Farmers.:-)But it is somewhatcomforting to think you're just wired differently, instead of wireddefectively.

Anyway, the best part is the tips from his previous readers. I've read through them and highlighted a lot.Now I have to go back andwrite summaries, and try to apply one idea a week, rather than trying to doeverything at once. ... Read more

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good resource
as always barkley never lets me down.i can't tell you how good a resource this is with my behavioral children.....

Helpful for assessment
This "workbook" provides detailed assessment tools for diagnosing ADHD. The tools span the lifespan. It is helpful to have clinical interview and checklist all in one book.

Very Useful
You could build a practice around the workbook and the related text. We have certainly used some of the material, which you're allowed to do, with some adult ADHD clients and found the instruments helpful. ... Read more

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Winner of four national book awards, including Foreword Magazine's Psychology Book of the Year!
The science has been clear since 1994, when Adult AD/HD was declared a medical diagnosis. Still, the public harbors misconceptions, and that means millions suffer needlessly. And that includes millions of couples who can't understand why their lives together are so hard -- sometimes despite many attempts at couples therapy.

Everyone knows someone with adult AD/HD. Yet we misattribute the symptoms to anxiety, depression, or even laziness, selfishness, or moodiness. Moreover, we assume AD/HD means "little boys with ants in their pants." In fact, childhood hyperactivity goes "underground" as the person matures, resulting in a mentally restless state. (By the way, the former, and still better-known, official term is ADD, plus or minus Hyperactivity. The new term, AD/HD, uses a slash mark to indicate that hyperactivity is not central to the diagnosis.)

Meticulously researched by award-winning journalist Gina Pera, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is a comprehensive guide to recognizing the behaviors where you least expect them (on the road and in the bedroom, for example) and developing compassion for couples wrestling with unrecognized ADHD symptoms. It also offers the latest information from top experts, plenty of real-life details, and easy-to-understand guidelines for finding the best treatment options and practical solutions. The revolutionary message is one of hope for millions of people--and a joyous opportunity for a better life.

Insightful, helpful, witty, and very practical. This book can change your life.
--Daniel G. Amen, M.D., author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

... contains information that is just not available anywhere else. This book is sure to become the authoritative guide for couples dealing with ADD.
--Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., Director, The National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD

...We expect this book will be the bible for all of us dealing with adult ADD.
-- Elizabeth Weathers and Diane Hartson, moderators, ADD Spouse support group

... I can safely predict it will become as much an 'industry standard' as Driven to Distraction.
--David Edelberg, M.D., Medical Director, WholeHealth Chicago

... The book is well researched, reader friendly, and includes insights and perspectives from a Who's Who of professionals. For couples struggling with ADHD, it's the season's new must-have book and bound to become a classic.
--Michele Novotni, Ph.D. Psychologist, Coach

Confirmatory brain neuroscience answers this speculation about Adult ADHD: It s a real problem with real and painful challenges, not a belief system.
-- Charles Parker, DO, Medical Director, CorePsych, author of Deep Recovery

... Gina Pera has combined a real feel for the disorder with sound reporting skills and the spice of those who tell the story best: the couples themselves.
-- Margaret D. Weiss, M.D., Ph.D., Head, Provincial ADHD Program, British Columbia, Canada

... Gina Pera has been there and has authored a guide that offers understanding for the confused, practical strategies for the frustrated, and hope for the despondent. This book will be a lifesaver for both partners.
-- Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., M.B.A., author of Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD ... Read more

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An incredibly useful, well-done book
This book is really useful.It is packed with a wealth of solid, well-supported information.It is also incredibly well-organized and well-written, so that information is accessible and easy to digest.It manages to go into just enough depth on each issue, maintaining a good balance of having the right level of detail.

If your partner has ADHD, or you think they might, get this book.

The big question I have is how many people have spent years with a spouse and it hasn't occurred to either of them to look into whether adult ADHD might explain their issues.I was lucky to stumble across an article at the New York Times, which struck me as a good description of our marriage.In the comments to that article Gina Pera's book was highly praised, so that led me to the book.If that hadn't happened, I would still have no idea.

Distractibility and impulsivity are the better known symptoms.But if your spouse seems unable to remember their own actions; has difficulty linking cause and effect; confuses what they meant to do with what they did - those may also be symptoms and you may want to explore further.

Also, one of the things she states in the chapter on "What to do Now" is "Get trained in conflict negotiation, communications techniques, and boundary setting."If anyone has suggestions for other good books on these topics, I would appreciate it.

The most comprehensive book on the market for those living with an ADD partner
This book rocks!Only someone who has NO clue what it is like to live with ADD in your household on a daily basis or just has no clue in general would not give this book 5 stars!Finally, a book written from a different perspective that does not place all the blame on the non-ADD partner to "fix" what is wrong in their relationship with their ADD partner or to just try to convince the non-ADD partner to stop being so "controlling" because ADD is just a "gift" that we just have to learn to live with....one that can lead to infidelity, financial issues, safety issues, and much marital strife (but it's a gift?!?!) Thank you Gina!!!!

Do NOT READ if you have ADHD - You will feel like an incompetent jerk
As Ms Pera accurately points out, we with ADHD have self esteem issues, so this book, that vividly describes every one of my faults - to their extremes, and several other people's ADHD manifestations which I will take ownership of because I am the face of AHDH, has done more damage to my marriage than help it.

My lack of focus has NEVER endangered my children, but now my husband is sure it is only a matter of time.He now feels completely justified in blaming everything on me because this book makes it clear that AHDH will destroy the non-ADHD partner's life.

Perhaps is it my "cognative distortion" that leads me to view this as a book that pushes all of the blame in a relationship to the oh-so-pathetic ADHD cripple.

After reading through this book over a course of a couple of months, for some practical advice that will help me and my some-other-mental-illness-I-suspect-OCPD-but-refuses-to-be-diagnosed spouse, I'm left with "You have ADHD.Your partner is perfect.You (no, I can't dissociate myself from my illness) are the cause for all of your spouse's misery.You are irresponsible.You are incapable of "normal" cognative function, or behaving normally in any relationship.Meds and therapy may help."Lovely.Now my spouse's blame has been reinforced, despite 3 years of meds and some darn good therapy.

My reality is my reality.Who is the judge of what is "distorted?"Where is the chapter that says, "Hey - non-ADHD partner -- change a few of your own behaviors and cognitions to adapt to your partner's ADHD."

We afflicted with ADHD don't typically understand "normal" people, so we tend to congregate with others who are like us.Where is the chapter for the non-ADHD partner that says, "Take a look in your own mirror."Maybe I didn't look hard enough - it's the ADHD, ya know. Can't focus ... (but that's no excuse).

One of our biggest fights recently was because I read my husband something from this book.He interpreted that to mean I was claiming free license to react with anger, because that's what "people with ADHD do."

The non-ADHD partner is graciously let off the hook for all of his behaviors, because ADHD is really the culprit.What happens when the ADHD's behavior changes, but the non-ADHD partner is still a jerk?

So -- thanks, so much!Now my family gives me a subtle pat on my 40 year old head and says, "It's ok, her memories are (pause, hushed tone)distorted."

Feel free to chalk my dislike of this book up to "She has ADHD, so she missed the point and she will obviously read more into it than she should..." ...yeah... and...

ADHD & Relationships: Not Just A Communication Problem
Is it You, Me, or Adult ADD provides a thorough and understandable explanation of the complex interpersonal dynamics in a relationship impacted by ADHD that can leave both partners feeling confused and misunderstood.Author and former journalist Gina Pera approaches this challenging topic with keen insight, sensitivity, and objectivity.Gina's advice isn't just based on theory - she has extensive experience as advocate for ADHD awareness, and many years of direct experience leading ADHD support groups.She presents a balanced and fact-based explanation of ADHD and the many effects it can have on relationships - and the challenges of finding effective support and treatment resources.Most importantly, this book provides effective and field-tested strategies to help partners understand and address the challenges of ADHD. With the right treatments for ADHD, relationships can be healthy, rewarding, and enduring. This book is a wonderful starting point for anyone struggling to recognize the signs of ADHD in their relationship and how to take care of themselves as they work towards an improved relationship.

Saved my life and sanity
If you even suspect your spouse has ADD or ADHD I'd say get this book. I've read them all and this one finally tells the TRUTH. I feel validated, and relieved, and a little bit more sane. The truth is a powerful thing. God Bless Gina Pera. ... Read more

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excellent resource
This books contains goals, objectives, and interventions for 150 behaviors related to ADD, plus an appendix full of sample forms, point sheets and contracts for helping students improve behavior.A great resource for any teacher, but especially those in special ed. ... Read more

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This story is about a mother's personal journey to find non-invasive, alternative medical treatments for her twin sons who suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) since birth. The information she shares presents a holistic approach to treating this condition and hope for families everywhere.

Naturopathic and homeopathic practitioners weigh in on how ADHD can be caused by conditions such as ear infections, brain seizures, and weak neurology, as well as toxicity from artificial food coloring, vaccinations, aspartame, electromagnetic radiation, food allergies, heavy metal poisoning and other environmental toxins.

They also present exciting and innovative approaches to help overcome this disorder that includes chelation therapy, amino acid therapy, the HANDLE approach to analyzing neurological deficiencies, kinesiology and emotional freedom techniques, and more. This book is a valuable resource that can be a lifeline to for families facing this challenge. ... Read more

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Not a FULL 5-stars, but I'm not done with it yet!
Love the book so far....I like how this mom is on a MISSION to find out exactly what triggers ADHD symptoms and doesn't just cover it up with a Band-Aid.I'd give it 5 stars once I'm done, I'm sure!

A teacher's perspective
I thoroughly enjoyed Merlin's book "Victory Over ADHD".As an educator, I found this to be a practical and informative resource.Her research is solid and her findings astounding. I currently teach high school at a single gender school.Too often, I watch my students struggle with ADHD. Many of my students seem over medicated. It is difficult to assist a student who is over medicated and lethargic.Merlin's approach to holistic healing suports a healthier and more effective manner of treatment. She recognizes the need to detoxify and alter lifestyle (nutrition).This makes sense to me.I recommend this work to the parents of my students.It is a great resource for educators.

A solid choice for those who want to help their child with ADHD
ADHD is not something that has to plague a young child, and one doesn't need to resort to drugs to combat it. "Victory Over ADHD: A Holistic Approach for Helping Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is a guide for parents dealing with ADHD. Chapter after chapter discusses causes and solutions to common problems, making "Victory Over ADHD" a solid choice for those who want to help their child with ADHD.

wonderful book
Deborah Merlin shows how conventional medicine totally failed to deal with these boys who had various traits of autism, ADHD, aspergers and Tourette's syndrome.Alternative medicine ended chronic ear infections, and later brought remarkable mental recovery with amino acid supplementaiton.

However, I have to rate the book lower, because a large section of the book by another author is not reliable information.As I have had a terrible time searching for what I could believe in nutrition, in the process of writing HONEST NUTRITION, I recognize what looks like exaggerations, perhaps bigotry; at least carelessness with truth. What Larry Cook writes could be very important, if you can discern what parts of it you can believe.

The last chapter, by a third author, brings our vital, generally unknown information about mercury toxicity.Read it!

A must-read for parents of kids with ADHD
Deborah Merlin's story of raising twin boys with ADHD is both compelling and instructive.

You will find yourself rooting for the boys as you read of their strugglesgrowing up, and for their mother as she fights the traditional health-caresystem.

Larry Cook adds his expertise in holistic medicine, making a solid scientific case for a more natural approach to ADHD and related conditions.

This is an excellent book that will change the life of any family with kids experiencing these problems. ... Read more

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As Annoying as ADD itself!
If you are the annoyed partner of a person with ADD, you will be even more annoyed when you read this book. Its author suffers from untreated ADD, which he apparently feels has been "healed" by a combination of spiritual faith, wishful thinking and his (evidently) saintly wife. His writing "style" reflects the annoyingly disjointed patterns of a person with ADD; he goes off-topic every few sentences in a manner which is unhelpful to the reader, to say the least. I had bought this book in the hope of finding some useful tools for my marriage, only to find that it piqued my already stressed state of mind. Reading it was like talking to a drunk alcoholic in a bar about how to cope with your partner's alcoholism; I found myself feeling quite hopeless. This book is worse than useless.Honey Are You Listening?: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Your MarriageHoney, Are You Listening? (Minirth Meier New Life Clinic)

Not what I hoped or expected
Note: This review is based on the original release of the book as it was all that was available at the local library.

I was excited to find a resource that dealt with ADD and Marriage. However, this book was not what I hoped it would be.

First, I felt that the author could be overly negative about his own ADD at times. It sounded as if he was struggling with some of his own feelings of inadequacy based on his ADD tendencies. Although living with ADD can be difficult I don't believe that it has to be such a negative issue and I think he could have approached it in a more positive light.

Second, the entire book was based on his own marriage. This would not have been a problem with me if he wasn't a clinical psychologist. As he dealt with other people with the same problems in his everyday life I would have found it more useful if he used examples from other couples as well as his own marriage. It was assumed that all ADD marriages are like his own. For example they often talked about how the ADD spouse is extremely right-brained and that the non-ADD spouse is extremely left-brained. However, in my own experience I have found that my husband has some left-brained tendencies and that I have some right-brained tendencies. I felt that there was too much of a push to label us as all one way or the other way.

Third, it sounded as if he were advising the non-ADD spouse to become a baby-sitter for the ADD spouse. He did point out that the ADD spouse should take personal responsibility for him or her self but the majority of the solutions were about how the non-ADD spouse can help "fix" the problems of the ADD spouse.

I did find a few helpful items within the book; however, only a few paragraphs of helpful information doesn't warrant a purchase of this book.

On a positive note, I did like the fact that his wife had written parts of the book. I would have enjoyed hearing more from her just as a way to balance the marriage advice given instead of having most of it written from one perspective.

Somewhat helpful
I found the stories from Mrs. Fowler very helpful. It was helpful to realize that others have the same frustrations. Also, gave me more insight into my spouses behavior. However, the author, who has ADD, seems to forget who his audience is at times. He often writes to those with ADD rather than the non-ADD spouse. Also seems to focus on the non-ADD spouse making accomodations rather than meeting in the middle. I didnt mind the religious references until he went so far as to say he could relate better than most people to Jesus because his ADD gave him similar personality traits. Wish his wife had written the book instead!

Definitely explains things, but...
It was a definite relief to read examples and "symptoms" that I've been dealing with in my marriage, and this book does help me understand where my spouse is coming from.As another reviewer said, it does have religious references peppered throughout, but they are from the perspective that this is the author's interest and hobby.It could as easily have been Greek mythology or basketball, it was that inoffensive and not at all pushy. My biggest concern with the book is feeling that the author at times is telling me to just paste on a smile and deal with some of our biggest problems in a positive and supportive manner, as if I just have to take it, rather than the ADD spouse might need to work on his/her behavior a bit more.Since the author does have ADD and does have a very meek and supportive wife, I'm wondering if that's supposed to be his idea of the "ideal" partnership, rather than having BOTH partners work together to meet in the middle.I preferred "A.D.D. and Romance: Finding Fulfillment in Love, Sex, & Relationships" by Jonathan Halverstadt (that author also has ADD).

A Look at ADD from inside a marriage
This book is a revised version of one I got from our local library. It is a refreshing look at the interactions that are needed in any relationship where ADD/ADHD is a factor. It got 4 stars from me because some parts are overly talky, the beginning of the book was the best part for me. ... Read more

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Paul Wender began his career treating children with ADHD 37 years ago and has treated adults with the disorder for almost 30 years. His exhaustive research and insight gained from clinical practice led to the first book about ADHD in children (Minimal Brain Dysfunction in Children, 1971). Continuing research revealed that in many instances ADHD persisted into adult life, and that adult ADHD included symptoms that were not present in childhood. These findings resulted in his 1995 book Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. He also authored the first book for the parents of children with ADHD, The Hyperactive Child in 1974. Now, in this revised and updated edition of ADHD he presents the definitive resource on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In his discussion of ADHD treatments, Wender stresses that drug therapy remains the most effective in treating the disorder. He adds, however, that psychological techniques, when combined with medication, can produce further improvement. Most important, Wender offers practical--and extensive--instructions on how parents of an ADHD sufferer can best help their child. Throughout, Wender supplies extensive case histories of children and adolescents with ADHD, as well as accounts of the experience of ADHD in adults as perceived by both patients and their families. In addition, the book contains valuable information on where to seek help, as well as on the kinds of diagnostic tests currently available. Finally, in an appendix to the volume, the author includes instructions on how adults can self-screen for the disorder.Now a classic work, ADHD grants parents and adults whose lives have been touched by this disorder an indispensable source of help, hope, and understanding. ... Read more

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The best book on ADHD
This is the best book I've read so far on ADHD.The author has done his homework.If you have been wondering if your child had ADHD, you will know for sure when you read this book.As I read this book, it was as though the author had lived in our home and wrote a book about our lives, and our struggles with raising a child with the illness.Easy read, anyone can get through it without trouble. ... Read more

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When you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD), you don't spend money like most other people. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can throw your finances into turmoil, and because these financial pitfalls are directly related to your ADD symptoms, they can seem impossible to overcome.

The good news is that it is possible to get ADD-related financial disorganization under control and begin to enjoy a more stable relationship to your money. ADD and Your Money will show you how. This friendly guide, written with your ADD in mind, includes information on everything you need to know about managing your finances and staying in control.

Learn to:
• Keep track of your bills
• Create a budget that works
• Get debt under control
• Find ADD-friendly bank services
• Plan around your splurges

If you have ADD, your financial future may depend on reading this book.
-Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D., author of The Gift of ADHD and Listening to Depression

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Not Worth the Money!
ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

I was quite disappointed in this book. It promised new approaches and ideas on money management for ADD sufferers, but instead it gave a rehashing of basic money management (i.e. the benefits of creating a budget, etc.)One area that it seemed to address well was how to handle money in a relationship with someone who has ADD...but that's at best only a small portion of what this book is being offered as. I also felt that the general tone of this book was condescending. People with ADD are typically above the curve on intelligence, but this book came off as if it was talking to a population that needed everything spoon-fed to them.

A top pick for any library where ADD patrons seek keys to everyday living
ADD and Your Money could also have been reviewed in our 'Health' section for its tips relating to ADD management, but is considered here because the self-help focus is on money management, not health. It takes ADD tendencies and links them to financial pitfalls directly related to ADD symptoms, offering a system for keeping track of bills, creating budgets, and other challenges the ADD personality finds particularly difficult. It's a top pick for any library where ADD patrons seek keys to everyday living.

great book
this is a great book with many helpful tips on managing to manage your money, especially if you have difficulty focusing or keeping track of where it goes.

Helpful insight to helping me to manage my money with ADD.
I have purchased this book ADD and Your Money after listening to a teleconference online with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis through an ADD support group that I participate with.The materials discussed during the conference was very informative and nailed all the problems I have with managing money.

I found the book to be useful and simplistic to the point that I didn't feel information overload when reading it.Each chapter discussed was straight forward and to the point of how to see things and what I need to do to get myself on track financially.The book doesn't take long to read which is a plus for me with my busy lifestyle.I also appreciate this book that its helped with my guilt that I can learn how to manage my money.

I would also suggest to anyone that has adult ADD/ADHD and has difficulty managing money to take the course Financial Peace with Dave Ramsey.In conjunction with this course and Dr. Sarkis book I feel I'm on the right track.Cut up all credit cards and use cash.Don't use debit cards unless its an emergency.If our previous generations could survive without them so we can we.

Disappointing
I was very disappointed with the overall tone of the content....very elementary and condesending. I was expecting much more. ... Read more

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THE NATIONAL AUDIO BESTSELLERProcrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.Through vivid stories 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. ... Read more

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ADHD Audio/CD Book
This CD is great. I was able to listen to it in my car.It reaffirmed that I am not crazy and they my son and husband need to seek professional treatment.They are driving me crazy and that makes me the bad guy.They are not bad, they just need a treatment plan and to realize what they are doing to me.

I love this book.I am donating it to our local library for other to
listen to it.

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Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA. Helps mental health practitioners recognize and treat ADHD in adults. Offers relief and hope for distressed relationships and careers. Provides clinical guidance on etiology, differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. DNLM: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity--diagnosis--Adult. ... Read more

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Driven to Distraction
As a physician recently self-diagnosed with ADHD, I found this book a wonderful, succinct, and informative introduction to ADHD.It's a quick read, written by an ADHD expert.Lots of useful, annotated references.The only shortcoming (due to it's 2000 release date) is that there is no mention of the newest ADHD drug, atomoxetine. ... Read more

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All of the titles in the Stahl's Illustrated series are designed to be fun. Concepts are illustrated by full-color images that will be familiar to all readers of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Third Edition and The Prescriber's Guide. The texts in this user-friendly series can be supplements to figures, images, and tables. The visual learner will find that these books make psychopharmacology concepts easy to master, while the non-visual learner will enjoy a shortened text version of complex psychopharmacology concepts. Within each book, each chapter builds on previous chapters, synthesizing information from basic biology and diagnostics to building treatment plans and dealing with complications and comorbidities.Novices may want to approach Stahl's Illustrated series by first looking through all the graphics and gaining a feel for the visual vocabulary. Readers more familiar with these topics should find that going back and forth between images and text provides an interaction with which to vividly conceptualize complex pharmacologies. And, to help guide the reader toward more in-depth learning about particular concepts, each book ends with a Suggested Reading section. ... Read more

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There are 20 million children in the United States who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD). This comprehensive DVD gives parents, teachers, pediatricians and mental health professionals the facts and resources they need to effectively deal with ADD. This program provides a thorough description of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADD.In straightforward language, Dr. Phelan addresses: * Basic symptoms of ADD * Effects on school, work, home and social life * Causes and typical developmental course * Seven indicators to predict the future * How to diagnose ADD * How to avoid the critical error in ADD diagnosis * How to treat ADD through counseling, school interventions, behavior management and medication193 minute color presentation (CC) ... Read more

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The Search is Over!
As a faculty member in a college of education I frequently consult with area school districts and conduct staff development workshops, so I understand teachers' need for intervention strategies that are easy to use and effective. It is also why Teach and Reach is at the top of my "must read list" for all teachers. Simply stated, it is one of the best practical guides for teachers that I have ever read. If you are looking for practical and common sense interventions that work, you can start and end your search with the purchase of Teach and Reach.

The Search is Over!
As a faculty member in a college of education I frequently consult with area school districts and conduct staff development workshops, so I understand teachers' need for intervention strategies that are easy to use and effective. It is also why Teach and Reach is at the top of my "must read list" for all teachers. Simply stated, it is one of the best practical guides for teachers that I have ever read. If you are looking for practical and common sense interventions that work, you can start and end your search with the purchase of Teach and Reach. ... Read more

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After Wayne Fencer, a recent film school grad, attends his ex-girlfriend's funeral, he struggles to come to terms with her suicide and the startling news that she was pregnant with his child. Desperate to understand and haunted by regret, Wayne begins a journey that takes him up and down the East Coast (on foot) and across the American West (in an RV), finally arriving at the Costco Soulmate Trading Outpost in the middle of the Black Rock Desert. Along the way, Wayne's journey becomes a series of meditations on modern life, drawing on everything from the ancient philosophy of Siddhartha Gautama to a visit with Gregorio Fuentes, Hemingway's fishing guide and inspiration for The Old Man and the Sea.

A dazzling exploration of love, death, escape, home, and maturation set in the era of information overload, Attention. Deficit. Disorder. is highly original and exhibits an unforgettable voice that is Listi's alone. ... Read more

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Glib and Contemptible
There isn't any need for this book.Really.Mr. Listi writes like an unemployed television writer, which, I would suppose, he is.Or will be, at any rate.Save your money.

Keep Trying, Gen X
As a general rule, I don't read fiction aside from a few authors. One of those authors is Doug Coupland, an eccentric Canadian writer who manages to capture perfectly the annoying faux-hipness of modern North American intellectual life through ironic and detached dialogue, an exaggeratedly blase' sexuality and ridiculous plots (check out his Girlfriend in a Coma for this). But Coupland manages to make this approach readable because it is obvious that he is poking fun at his readers and himself and then laughing along with them. It is as if he is saying: "Oh, you listen to NPR and look for excuses to bring it up? Well, I , too, am a poseur." And he is able to so ably comment on American social life because he is detached enough as a Canadian to view it broadly. His work epitomizes The Farce. Capitalization intended.

The reason I mention all this is because someone told me that if I liked Coupland, I would really like the book I review this month, Brad Listi's Attention. Deficit. Disorder. I didn't. While striving for that Coupland-esque detachment, Listi fails to find it. Its quirks are too self-conscious, and, by trying so hard to capture the essence of the second decade of life for young Gen Xers and their too-young-to-be-Gen-X younger siblings, he turns the book into something of an unintended farce.

The story begins with Wayne Fencer, college graduate fresh out of school, finding out that his ex-girlfriend has killed herself and that, at one point, was carrying his baby. This sets the protagonist and the plot in motion, as he goes off on a very jangly self-discovery trip, including stops in Cuba and Mexico and New York City, all the while having improbable experiences and smoking lots of pensive cigarettes. He showers with an underage Cuban prostitute and meets the old man who inspired Hemingway to write The Old Man and the Sea. He fistfights a frat boy in a New York bar. He reads a Tony Robbins book in one day. He hikes the Appalachian Trail and takes the trail name "Wolfgang." He tries to sell a screenplay for an "intentional unintentional comedy" in Los Angeles. All this within the span of a year or so, I might add.

It all sounds like it would be interesting, but it somehow fails to be. It leads to the reader not caring anymore about three-quarters of the way through the book. It is as if the author were trying to instill the book's namesake disorder in the reader by making it impossible to pay attention anymore as the plot vibrates to pieces.

The book comes to no conclusions, the characters learn no lessons and the whole thing crashes to a halt like a writing project that got away from someone taking a creative writing class. It is not recommended. But anything by Doug Coupland is.

Attention. Deficit. Disorder. by Brad Listi
This is the second copy of this book that I've purchased, having given away the first copy to a friend.I'm typically pretty possessive of my books, but this one I had to let out to friends and family.Brad Listi has created a protagonist who is not only believable and grounded with real-life problems and misunderstandings, but is also culturally relevant to Generation X and Y.In Attention. Deficit. Disorder. you have a story about a young man not in the vein of the "whoa is me" phase of young adulthood, but a touching story of the yearning for understanding and meaning of why things happen the way they do.Two thumbs up from this reader.

Perfect.
In this story of a 20-something's crisis of meaning after learning of the suicide of the ex-girlfriend he dumped, Listi artfully captures the process of finding sense in living. Yes, there's a hint of self-awareness to the tone. No, this doesn't detract from the book. Great topic, great writing, go read it.

Quirky. Interesting. Fun.
I really enjoyed this quirky book that was ultimately about nothing. I really loved the style and the humour. I especially loved the casual mention of Fragile X and that a minor character shared my name (even if it was spelled wrong!). I'll keep an eye out for him! ... Read more

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If you are an adult diagnosed with ADD it is a must.
Jerry Sieden, a minister with ADD, wrote this workbook in the most compassionate of ways and I have loved it from the moment I picked it up.If you are interested in starting a 12-Step ADD Group this is the book touse but you can work it by yourself and get great healing from the pain ofliving a life with ADD and not knowing it. ... Read more

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Finally, here is a book examining Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and its impact over the lifespan. Most of the published literature and media coverage has focused on ADD in childhood, with debates centering on the use of various medications in its treatment.

In Attention Deficit Disorder, Dr. Quinn looks beyond this narrow perspective to consider diagnosis and treatment from infancy to full adulthood.Chapters address ADD and the unique symptoms and problems presented at each separate developmental stage. In addition to characteristic features of the disorder at particular stages, criteria for diagnosis and treatment protocols are provided. Dr. Quinn's personal and professional expertise combine to make Attention Deficit Disorder an indispensable reference for practitioners-who will be treating a growing number of ADD clients as public awareness increases. The book brings together a tremendous amount of information-as well as dispelling misinformation-to create a solid base of knowledge for effective diagnosis and treatment. ... Read more

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Complete review available in Mental Health Nursing; 19: 1-3,
Excellent book for practitioners concerned with lifespan developmentissues as they relate to ADD.The references are extensive, scientific, andappropriately intepreted.It not only presents the lastest on thebiophysiology of ADD, but also adds information on psychosocial factors. The author includes diagnostic tools and guidelines that can be used by layand professionals alike. Overall, this is an excellent addition to thefield. ... Read more