Driven to Distraction Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood |
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| Author:
| Hallowell, Edward M.
Ratey, John J. |
| Read by:
| Hallowell, Edward M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7435-2900-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Audio
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| Book Format: | CD-Audio |
| List Price: | AUD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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THE NATIONAL AUDIO BESTSELLER Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients -- both adults and children -- Dr. Edward R. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey show...
More DescriptionTHE NATIONAL AUDIO BESTSELLER Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients -- both adults and children -- Dr. Edward R. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes -- from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming -- and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.Driven to Distractionis a must listen for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind.