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314 reviews for:
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
John J. Ratey, Edward M. Hallowell
4.08 AVERAGE
314 reviews for:
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
John J. Ratey, Edward M. Hallowell
4.08 AVERAGE
informative
slow-paced
This a comprehensive and well researched book that gives both a broad look at what ADHD is and how to treat it.
The book was originally published in 1994 and republished in 2011. This does mean that some of the research is outdated. However, the case studies and generalisations are both insightful and relevant.
The authors (who have adhd) write with compassion and understanding that acts as a salve for the adhd diagnosed reader.
This book helps readers with adhd to understand their condition which the book recognises as a first step in treating adhd
The book was originally published in 1994 and republished in 2011. This does mean that some of the research is outdated. However, the case studies and generalisations are both insightful and relevant.
The authors (who have adhd) write with compassion and understanding that acts as a salve for the adhd diagnosed reader.
This book helps readers with adhd to understand their condition which the book recognises as a first step in treating adhd
Well this was a long and hard read. The book is densely packed, stuffed with various information, guides, good-to-knows, real life examples, basically everything you need to know about ADD (ADHD).
It is worth reading both for people who think they suffer from ADD and for people who have a close friend or family member with an ADD diagnosis.
You can get a better understanding what is happening inside the brain of an ADD person, what are the shortcomings and upcomings. Some good to know tricks and tips.
But be prepared, the book is heavy, a lot of technical jargon, and the writing can be a little stiff at times. Personally, I would be mentally drained after reading more than 20 pages in a sitting (perhaps that is the ADD in me doing its work).
Still recommended to read, you will learn something new, and can help in the future if you will have contact with someone with an ADD diagnosis. It is getting more and more prevalent in our society so you either had or will have contact with someone. Might as well learn about it.
It is worth reading both for people who think they suffer from ADD and for people who have a close friend or family member with an ADD diagnosis.
You can get a better understanding what is happening inside the brain of an ADD person, what are the shortcomings and upcomings. Some good to know tricks and tips.
But be prepared, the book is heavy, a lot of technical jargon, and the writing can be a little stiff at times. Personally, I would be mentally drained after reading more than 20 pages in a sitting (perhaps that is the ADD in me doing its work).
Still recommended to read, you will learn something new, and can help in the future if you will have contact with someone with an ADD diagnosis. It is getting more and more prevalent in our society so you either had or will have contact with someone. Might as well learn about it.
informative
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Enlightening byte sized audio book. May read the paperback still, to highlight
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book changed my life many years ago. As I was reading it, thinking I was going to be to help my then teenage son cope with his ADHD, so many things kept popping up, describing me. It started making sense as to the difficulties I was having with myself. I found a psychologist and she determined my diagnosis of ADD. I will forever be grateful for this book.
informative
medium-paced