Understanding Women With AD/HD (Paperback)

by Kathleen G. Nadeau (Author) "AD/HD, as it is defined today, is a product of its history..." (more)
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Product Description
This landmark book brings together a broad field of experts to create a much needed and long-overdue book on the issues unique to women with AD/HD. Whether you are a woman who suspects that she has AD/HD, or a professional that wants to better diagnose and treat women with AD/HD, this book is designed with you in mind. In this unique blend of the professional and personal, the reader will come away with a broad-ranging, in-depth understanding of what it means to be a woman with AD/HD, and how to help women with AD/HD face their unique challenges.

About the Author
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Advantage Books; Updated edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966036646
• ISBN-13: 978-0966036640
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate AD/HD resource for women, August 11, 2004

By	Julie Lovisa (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars all about women with ADD, May 26, 2003

By A Customer

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.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True insight into those suffering from AD/HD, February 13, 2003

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"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.