Tacey R. (Taceyscot) reviewed Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The authors employ a broad, general definition of ADD ("high-energy, action-oriented, bottom-line, gotta-run-type people") and continually emphasize the special, positive qualities of people with ADD. They describe how ADD affects adults--many Americans mistakenly think of it as a childhood curse--and explain how the American temperament helps create ADD-like symptoms. Best of all are the stories and case studies of myriad folks who have dealt successfully with their diagnosis. A state-by-state list of support groups are included in this excellent approach to an intriguing subject.
- Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, Pa.
- Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, Pa.
Margaret S. reviewed Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
An excellent reference source on ADD, with good information for adults as well as children, including the inattentive type as well as hyperactive type.
Mary Ashby K. reviewed Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood on + 24 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is perhaps THE one book you need to address your own or someone else's ADHD. It was enormously helpful to me in dealing with my daughter. Do read it.
June H. (wingsgrammy) reviewed Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood on + 56 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I read this book because someone close to me is suffereing with ADD. It certainly helped me understand. I would think if one is trying to cope with this situation this book could be helpful. It is quite optomistic. There are case studies of those who have learned to cope and had successful, fairly stress free lives.
Shirley J. (NoShushing) -
Helpful Score: 2
Through stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children) Drs. Hallowell and 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.
