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.
Hallowell, M.D., Edward M |
| Read by:
| Hallowell, Edward M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-671-89983-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 1995 |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Audio
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| Imprint: | Sound Ideas |
| Book Format: | Audio cassette |
| List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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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 their patients' experiences, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey now offer a comprehensive overview of one of the most controversial psychiatric diagnoses of...
More DescriptionProcrastination. 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 their patients' experiences, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey now offer a comprehensive overview of one of the most controversial psychiatric diagnoses of our day. They show the varied forms ADD takes -- and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment. And, as successful professionals who are both living with ADD, they extend a message of hope and compassion to all listeners struggling with ADD in their own lives or in the lives of loved ones.An enlightening exploration of a condition only recently identified, Driven To Distraction is a must for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind.