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wabbitrabbit's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Has new information that didn’t exist in the previous version Driven to Distraction. Will need to look up the additional info in my physical copy that is just an accompanying resource in the audiobook version. Overall has an upbeat and informative overview
cfinnigan's review
informative
fast-paced
3.5
A mix of good information and dubious techniques. If something hasn’t been tested to high standards maybe don’t put it in your book
azureyoshi's review
2.0
It's an alright overview of ADHD and recent research on the condition. However, some of the treatment suggestions were dubious at *best*, which cast a shadow of doubt over the rest of the book.
srartese's review
4.0
I learned a lot from this. I feel like its good for understanding the different ways ADHD presents itself and how some people benefit from the different approaches.
laurasauras's review
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
4.0
Another great Hallowell read. Not markedly different from their other work except it was short and sweet!
midwifereading's review
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.