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In Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder Widely recognized as the classic in the field the book has sold more than a million copies Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD and the news is great Drug therapies our understanding of the role of diet and exercise even the way we define the disorderall are changing radically And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated 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 successful life with ADDAs Hallowell and Ratey point out attention deficit disorder is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind Original charismatic energetic often brilliant people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans Delivered from Distraction provides accessible engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime Inside youll discover whether ADD runs in families new diagnostic procedures tests and evaluations the links between ADD and other conditions how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths the new drugs and how they work and why theyre not for everyone exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies including changes in diet exercise and lifestyle how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them strategies for dealing with procrastination clutter and chronic forgetfulnessADD is a trait a way of living in the world It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed Delivered from Distraction is a wise loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside If you have ADD or care about someone who does this is the book you must readFrom the Hardcover edition.
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Click the FOLLOW Button ABOVE to be the FIRST to hear about my book updates & news.Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, a NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker represented by OutspokenAgency.com and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He has authored twenty books including the 1994 ground-breaking New York Times best-seller on ADHD, Driven to Distraction. In aggregate, Dr. Hallowell's books have sold more than 2 million copies on various psychological topics including how to: raise children into happy adults, manage worry, develop focus, forgiveness, connect ing on a deeper level and how to inspire the best from employees. Dr. Hallowell's Memoir, Because I Come From A Crazy Family The Making Of A Psychiatrist, is scheduled to be released on June 12, 2018. Pre-order your copy today. He is the host of "Distraction," a weekly podcast that offers insights, strategies and tactics for coping and thriving in this crazy-busy, 24/7 over-connected modern world. In the Media Spotlight:Dr. Hallowell is a highly recognized public figure who has been interviewed for his expert opinion on major TV shows including Oprah, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Today, Dr. Phil, 60 Minutes and CNN and many leading publications including The New York Times, Newsweek and Time Magazine.Prior to founding The Hallowell Centers for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle, he was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School from 1983 to 2004. He graduated from Harvard College and Tulane School of Medicine. Having successfully managed both ADHD and dyslexia himself, he has famously said, "I don't treat disabilities; I help unwrap gift!" When "disabilities" are seen instead by their mirror traits, these attributes can be channeled toward turbo-charged success. His Hallowell Centers offer comprehensive mental health diagnostic and treatment services to patients and their families. Dr. Hallowell's practices his trademark strength-based approach and always comes across as genuine, humorous, transparent and passionate whether he is practicing working with clients in the Hallowell Centers or addressing a wide range of topics in his writings and public appearances. He's married to Sue Hallowell and they have 3 children.He loves to hear from readers. You can email him at drhallowell@gmail.com or visit his website at www.drhallowell.com
