Adult AD/HD: A Reader Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Revised and Updated (Paperback)

by Michele Novotni (Author), Thomas A. Whiteman (Author)

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WHY DON’T YOU THINK BEFORE YOU ACT?
ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?
CAN’T YOU JUST RELAX AND TAKE IT EASY?

These are the kinds of comments and criticisms that adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder hear again and again. So what’s the problem? The truth is, inattentiveness, unfinished projects, inconsistency, impulsivity, and short attention spans are not chosen behaviors designed to drive others crazy. They’re common symptoms of a much greater problem that affects millions of adults—Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), formerly known as ADD.

If these behaviors describe you or someone you know, Adult AD/HD can help. Not only does it identify, explain, and dispel the myths surrounding this disorder, but it also examines the symptoms of AD/HD and gives reasonable methods for diagnosis and treatment. Now completely revised and updated to incorporate the many medical discoveries and changes in the AD/HD field, Adult AD/HD includes chapters on coaching and alternative treatment options.

Written especially for adults with AD/HD, this book works with the reader, providing an easy-to-read format, highlighted summaries, and true stories to illustrate the information. A valuable resource, Adult AD/HD also brings a better understanding to professional caregivers and the families, friends, and coworkers of those with AD/HD.

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Product Details Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (January 16, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 1576833577 ISBN-13: 978-1576833575 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #659,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (January 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576833577
• ISBN-13: 978-1576833575
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #659,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of its Kind, May 20, 2004

By	Mookie "star of TV's Manimal" (Indianapolis) - See all my reviews

You have an attention deficit.

An overly academic, wordy textbook is not your friend.

This book is exactly what you need.

The layout and the informality of the writing allow even the most scatterbrained reader to stay focused and get the maximum amount of information without struggling to grasp it.

It's incredibly helpful for the AD/HD adult, their friends and families and anyone else who just wants to know exactly what is known about this horribly frustrating, yet occasionally wonderful condition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help in AD/HD Friendly Format, January 7, 2007

By	Merrybelle Crenshaw "Ooo, look! A bright shin... (gold mountain, california) - See all my reviews

This book has helped me, my husband, boss, and friends understand the challenges I face with AD/HD. And it is a great reference when I lose patience with myself over my disorganization and my difficulty in starting and/or finishing projects. It is easy to jump around in the book to find the help I need to face my daily challenges.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, August 19, 2004

By	D. DeWitt (Hudsonville, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was one I found at the library and having been diagnosed with Adult ADD just one year ago at the age of 26, I had a lot of struggles trying to find better ways to study while in grad school. This book has helped me immensely. It's easy to read, the real-life stories bring a great quality to the book and the tips are wonderful.