Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood n(Revised edition 2011)

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.

Through vivid stories and case histories of patients-both adults and children-Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this \”disorder\”-including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Imprint: Random House Inc
Publication date: 13/09/2011