TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hallowell, Edward M.
AU  - Ratey, John J.
TI  - Delivered from distraction : : getting the most out of life with attention deficit disorder 
SN  - 0-345-44230-X
AV  - 616.8589 H15d 2005 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - New York
PB  - Ballantine Books
KW  - Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Attention-deficit disorder in adults
N1  - Includes index;  The skinny on ADD: read this if you can`t read the whole book -- The feel of ADD -- The seven habits of highly effective ADD-ers -- ADD self-assessment quizzes for adults: a screening test -- Won`t pay attention, or can`t? The crux of the matter -- An evil, an illness, or a kind of mind? From stigma to science -- The itch at the core of ADD -- The Benevians: how this diagnosis can change your life for the better -- at any age -- Joey: when there`s more than ADD -- The O`Brien family: a houseful of ADD -- The steps to diagnosis -- The qEEG and the SPECT scan: two useful new tests not widely used -- How do you tell a child about the diagnosis of ADD? -- Conditions that coexist with ADD -- Bipolar disorder or ADD? How to tell the difference -- ADD, reading problems, and dyslexia -- Genetics: if I have ADD what are the odds my child will too? and other interesting questions -- Are we training our children to have ADD? -- ADD, addictions, and a new use of the 12 steps -- The treatment of ADD: what works best -- The key to treating ADD: find the buried treasures -- How to find the buried treasures: five steps that lead to lasting joy -- How to find the buried treasure in school: one shining example that all schools should follow -- Major danger alert: college and ADD -- Nutrition and ADD: a cornerstone of good treatment -- Omega-3 fatty acids: a nutrition-based treatment for ADD -- Physical exercise: a great treatment for ADD and a magic tonic for your brain -- Powerful exercises for the brain that improve attention -- Cerebellar stimulation: a specific kind of physical exercise that can be used to treat ADD -- To try medication or not: some reassuring guidelines -- If you choose to try medication, which should you choose? -- Don`t SPIN -- And don`t SLIDE -- The big struggle revisited: ADD in families -- Living through the pain of ADD -- How to get rid of piles: the kudzu of ADD -- Worry and ADD -- Sex and ADD -- Hallowell & Ratey`s top tips for adult ADD -- What kind of mate is best if you have ADD? -- What can you do if your mate has ADD? -- Getting well enough organized: the Hallowell approach -- What the best treatment mus include
N2  - "In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our awareness of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder-all are changing radically. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a rich and productive life with ADD." "Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, including new diagnostic procedures; whether ADD runs in families; links between ADD and other conditions; ways people with ADD can free up their inner talents; the truth about the new drugs and how they work; exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies; sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them; and strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness. Delivered from Distraction is a wise, nurturing guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. Book jacket."--Jacket
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