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ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—From Childhood Through Adulthood by John J. Ratey, Edward M. Hallowell
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.