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laurasauras's review against another edition
4.0
Some really great insights, and I very much appreciate a strengths-based perspective. I heard about this book when someone told me about the Variable Attention Stimulus Trait (VAST) label, but they told me that it was an alternative, less deficit-focused name for ADHD, which I absolutely loved the idea of. Instead, it's a sort of ADHD-lite label, for people who have many of the traits of ADHD without quite ticking the boxes in the DSM. Which is still good to acknowledge, but I have to admit it was a little bit disappointing.
friendly's review against another edition
4.0
Another great Hallowell read. Not markedly different from their other work except it was short and sweet!
midwifereading's review against another edition
4.0
This book is short, simple, and excellent. It's almost an appendix to Driven to Distraction, but can definitely be read on its own if you are new to ADHD.
The text itself is 132 pages of easy reading, followed by 43 pages of additional resources. And an index. It couldn't be more useful if it tried!
I highly recommend starting with this book if you are exploring the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis for yourself, your partner, or your child. It is available on audio, so if you have trouble sticking with a paper book, try that format while you're working out or folding laundry or something.
The text is engaging with a light tone, without being condescending or patronizing. It's more about getting to the point, and giving you practical suggestions. It has lots of room for the nonconformist/contrarian that so many of us are, too. It's less a "how-to," and more of a "do-it-if-it-feels-right-but-try-something-because-you-can't-live-like-this-forever-and-we-both-know-it."
It also contains updated brain research that sheds more light on why ADHD can be so challenging to live with, as well as some new treatment options, both natural and pharmaceutical. It's appropriate, balanced, and evidence based.
Honestly, I think it's also incredibly accessible to teens and young adults. I plan to (maybe) buy it.
The text itself is 132 pages of easy reading, followed by 43 pages of additional resources. And an index. It couldn't be more useful if it tried!
I highly recommend starting with this book if you are exploring the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis for yourself, your partner, or your child. It is available on audio, so if you have trouble sticking with a paper book, try that format while you're working out or folding laundry or something.
The text is engaging with a light tone, without being condescending or patronizing. It's more about getting to the point, and giving you practical suggestions. It has lots of room for the nonconformist/contrarian that so many of us are, too. It's less a "how-to," and more of a "do-it-if-it-feels-right-but-try-something-because-you-can't-live-like-this-forever-and-we-both-know-it."
It also contains updated brain research that sheds more light on why ADHD can be so challenging to live with, as well as some new treatment options, both natural and pharmaceutical. It's appropriate, balanced, and evidence based.
Honestly, I think it's also incredibly accessible to teens and young adults. I plan to (maybe) buy it.
mikkelmiguelon's review against another edition
4.0
Good and brief introduction to ADHD (I was curious to understand if I had it; It could be that I show some symptoms of the predominantly inattentive type). I found the wobble board / balancing exercises an interesting treatment suggestion that I'll explore further.
alihashemah's review against another edition
5.0
The first book anyone should pick up if they want to know anything about ADHD. Absolutely essential for everyone who knows, interacts with persons who are ADHD.
hananahb's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
3.75
This would be a good book to give someone whose child was just diagnosed with adhd, or for some adults who were just diagnosed themselves. Puts into language a lot of things I already knew about the diagnosis.
iriidescent's review against another edition
3.0
A good summary/intro to ADHD and some tangible advice here and there but overall felt very surface-level stuff.