Driven to distraction : recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood

Hallowell, Edward M. (Author). Ratey, John J., 1948- (Added Author).

Summary: "Through vivid stories and case histories of patients--both adults and children ... [the authors] explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer practical coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for helping 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"--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307743152 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0307743152 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xviii, 382 p. ; 21 cm.
Edition: 1st Anchor Books ed.
Publisher: New York : Anchor Books, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Originally published in hardcover in slightly different form by Pantheon Books ... in 1994, and subsequently published in paperback by Touchstone ... in 1995"--T.p. verso. "Now revised and updated" -- Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is Attention Deficit Disorder? -- "I sang in my chains like the sea" : the child with ADD -- "Sequence ravelled out of sound" : adult ADD -- Living and loving with ADD : ADD in couples -- The big struggle : ADD and the family -- Parts of the elephant : subtypes of ADD -- How do I know if I have it? : the steps toward diagnosis -- What can you do about it? : the treatment of ADD -- A local habitation and a name : the biology of ADD -- Appendix : where to find help.