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The editors, Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia Quinn, M.D., are nationally recognized experts on AD/HD and founders of the National Center for Gender Issues and AD/HD. They are co-authors, with Ellen Littman, Ph.D., of Understanding Girls with AD/HD.
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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
No matter what stage of your life you're in, you will find relevant information to help understand the effect that AD/HD has on you. From college/single life to pregnancy and motherhood, topics like medication, hormonal influence, independence, and sexuality will will help to open the doors of this often misunderstood disorder.
Since women usually have inattentive ADD rather than the typical hyperactive, the authors have, in the beginning of the book, expanded upon the criteria for diagnosing AD/HD in women and have created a symptom inventory check-list tailored for women. I found this to be truly a breath of fresh air as I could really relate to the points presented.
Sections include: Diagnosis of AD/HD In Women, Medical Issues for Women With AD/HD, Non-Medical Treatment for Women with AD/HD, Associated Disorders in Women with AD/HD, Support From the Environment, Life Stages for Women with AD/HD, and issues and Challenges For Women With AD/HD.
This book is a wealth of information and I highly recommend it!
Since women usually have inattentive ADD rather than the typical hyperactive, the authors have, in the beginning of the book, expanded upon the criteria for diagnosing AD/HD in women and have created a symptom inventory check-list tailored for women. I found this to be truly a breath of fresh air as I could really relate to the points presented.
Sections include: Diagnosis of AD/HD In Women, Medical Issues for Women With AD/HD, Non-Medical Treatment for Women with AD/HD, Associated Disorders in Women with AD/HD, Support From the Environment, Life Stages for Women with AD/HD, and issues and Challenges For Women With AD/HD.
This book is a wealth of information and I highly recommend it!
63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is an amazing resource of information about the specific issues of being a woman and having ADD/ADHD. This is the type of book that you would want your husbands, parents, and close friends to read because they will learn so much about you.
This is a great book that opens up traits and characteristics that I always thought were part of my personality.
I have read many of the ADD/ADHD books for adults out on the market and this one is a must have for counselors, teachers, female students, moms- and any female having to struggle with ADD, also a great book for anyone who had contact with women with ADD.
59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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"Understanding Women with AD/HD" is a compilation of articles by various medical professionals. Kathleen Nadeau and Patricia Quinn have taken these articles (many of which they contributed to) and put them into a logical order and format so that it is easy for the non-professional to gain a comprehensive understanding of AD/HD as it relates to women.
Of all the books on AD/HD I have read this one provides most comprehensive coverage while still being highly approachable. Subjects covered include why the DSM-IV diagnosis may be inadequate, a self-assessment, hormonal influences, depression, deprogramming, women's life stages, and other issues relating to women with AD/HD.
Easy to follow, the editors make a complex subject understandable. "Understanding Women with AD/HD" is a highly recommended, authoritative read for anyone desiring an understanding of AD/HD and of particular interest for those whose interest is in the unique problems of women.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Breath of fresh air!
This book was (and still is) a great tool. It was a breakthrough for me, as i saw myself in some of the experiences described and it opened up a path for self-understanding,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by slea
2.0 out of 5 stars
Written for the professional
I started writing this review after only reading 14 pages. My initial thoughts were that it read very much like a dissertation or thesis - heavily laden with acronyms (DSM-IV,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cory J. Westerbeck
4.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read for Women W/ADHD
Exceptionally valuable, helpful and heartfelt information. Every woman who has this quirky brain issue will find more self-acceptance as well as a good laugh and some well... Read more
Published on May 20, 2007 by Barbara Clark
2.0 out of 5 stars
Needs to be re-written..
This book is a disappointing hodge-podge compendium of works by various authors. The chapter on CFS/Fibromyalgia-ADD link could have and should have been a milestone work that... Read more
Published on December 28, 2006 by Gene Friedman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference book
This book contains valuable info not easily found elsewhere, for women with ADD / ADHD. EXCELLENT questionaires for evaluation and self-knowledge. Read more
Published on November 9, 2006 by Synchronized
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good AD/HD Resource
When I was first diagnosed as ADHD (emphasis on the "H"), I craved knowledge on the subject. I turned to this book and learned so much. Read more
Published on December 20, 2005 by Stephanie Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read
This book will be a validating reading experience for any woman who has AD/HD, not to mention those in her family who want to understand her better. Read more
Published on August 17, 2005 by MyThoughtsR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
The answer to so many of my questions. For me, as a woman that has just been diagnosed with ADD on my 52nd birthday, this book has been a life saver. Read more
Published on June 15, 2005 by Diane S. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Broad View of Many Aspects of AD/HD in Women
Nadeau and Quinn have assembled a number of clinicians to write on many aspects of AD/HD in women. These issues include hormonal changes, motherhood, and career planning. Read more
Published on December 31, 2004 by Carol Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Covering all stages of life
Collaboratively edited by Kathleen Nadeau and Patricia Quinn, Understanding Women With AD/HD is an impressive anthology of essays by experts addressing issues specific to women... Read more
Published on May 15, 2002 by Midwest Book Review
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- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults by MD Paul H. Wender on page 210
- Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix on page 419
- Necessary Losses: The Loves, Illusions, Dependencies, and Impossible Expectations That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Grow by Judith Viorst on page 110
- Child Development: A Comprehensive Text for GCSE by Heather Brennand on page 22
- Abnormal Child Psychology (with InfoTrac) by Eric J Mash on page 189
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