Adult ADD: The Complete Handbook (Paperback)

~ David B. Sudderth M.D. (Author), Joseph Kandel M.D. (Author) "Attention deficit disorder is a pervasive symptom complex involving inattention, impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity..." (more)
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Impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention and distractability—words that ring a bell? For the estimated six million Americans suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, such words interfere with daily life! For another 40 million people, such words alone make them think they have ADD.
A disorder that doesn't go away on its own, ADD turns untreated children into frustrated adults. And, adults who have children with ADD, probably have it as well. From the co-authors of Migraines: What Works! and Back Pain: What Works! (both Prima), comes Adult ADD—The Complete Handbook. Although ADD books have appeared on bestseller lists before, this is the first ADD book ever written by neurologists.
In simple and friendly terms, co-authors David Sudderth and Joseph Kandel offer help to those leading frustrating lives. They provide coping mechanisms, both psychological and an up-to-date guide to the latest technology that people with ADD will benefit from.

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Impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention and distractability—words that ring a bell? For the estimated six million Americans suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, such words interfere with daily life! For another 40 million people, such words alone make them think they have ADD.
A disorder that doesn't go away on its own, ADD turns untreated children into frustrated adults. And, adults who have children with ADD, probably have it as well. From the co-authors of Migraines: What Works! and Back Pain: What Works! (both Prima), comes Adult ADD—The Complete Handbook. Although ADD books have appeared on bestseller lists before, this is the first ADD book ever written by neurologists.
In simple and friendly terms, co-authors David Sudderth and Joseph Kandel offer help to those leading frustrating lives. They provide coping mechanisms, both psychological and an up-to-date guide to the latest technology that people with ADD will benefit from. In addition to providing a list of primary ADD symptoms and theoretic causes, the handbook also:
·Suggests where they should start and which doctor they should choose
·Explains which medicines (including Ritalin) are effective for ADD treatment
·Offers complimentary treatments, such as changing sleep habits and diet, counseling, and biofeedback
·Provides self-help strategies and coping mechanisms for daily problems
For more information about Adult ADD, visit www.neurologist.com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (October 23, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761507965
• ISBN-13: 978-0761507963
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #535,741 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful, August 28, 2002

By A Customer

This book was not very helpful for me because it only described things I already knew and the tips it offered werent that many and werent that helpful.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A very neurologically biased book! Not recommended., July 21, 2003

By A Customer

This book is basically a book written to bring more business to neurologists. Written by two neurologists who state ADD is best treated by neurologists and with medications. Their bias gets in the way of this book being useful. In the real world, try to find a neurologist who will take on ADD patients! Psychologists and psychiatrists are much better trained and equiped, AND available to treat this disorder. I would never recommend this book to my patients!

25 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adult ADD:The Complete Handbook: Everything You Need to Know, June 22, 2000

By A Customer

ADD does not end with adulthood. For millions of adults throughout the world, in all types of careers, ADD is something they deal with on a daily basis. This book gives strategies for adults coping with ADD that are informative and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this to individuals and counselors alike.