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It
has been estimated that 15 million American suffer from Attention
Deficit Disorder (ADD), and that as many as 50 percent of
them use alcohol and other drugs to medicate their ADD symptoms.
Alcohol and drugs can reduce the symptoms of ADD-short attention
span, difficulty in relationships, chaotic energy-allowing
those with ADD to focus on tasks and calm their restless bodies
and minds. But drugs, alcohol, food, and other addictive behaviors-like
spending, working, or gambling cause numerous problems of
their own.
The
Link Between ADD & Addiction offers both hope and help for
those with ADD who find themselves involved in addictive
behaviors. Complete with self-tests and checklists to help
identify ADD symptoms and addictive behavior, The Link Between
ADD & Addiction sensitively addresses the problems and offers
insight and practical solutions readers can use to take
action to solve their problems and be successful in recovery.
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This
fascinating collaborative effort explores many of the causes,
cases and concerns surrounding ADD. With the insights of clinician
Dave Miller and scientist Ken Blum, Overload gives an in-depth
picture of what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder really
looks like, how it's related to addiction, and how it happens
in certain people. |
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More
than 40 million Americans may suffer from the indecision and
problems with concentration that characterize adult attention
deficit disorder (ADD). Two leading neurologists explain what
adult ADD is and how to cope with it, especially with technological
assistance--the personal computer, beepers, special watches,
and more. |
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Written
especially for adults who suffer from ADD, this book works
with the reader-providing highlighted summaries and true stories
to illustrate the information. A valuable resource, Adult
ADD also brings a better understanding of adult ADD to professional
caregivers and the families, friends, and coworkers of ADD
sufferers. |
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In
The ADDed Dimension, Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, and D. Steven
Ledingham offer insight -- with wise, clear eyes and well-developed
senses of humor -- into every facet of the ADD experience,
from issues of work, parenting, and relationships to those
of organizational skills and stress. ADDers know enough about
the "disadvantages" of ADD, and this is much more than just
a guide to solving problems. At its heart, its aim is self-realization,
the feeling of standing, feet firmly planted, on the common
ground all ADDers walk. Along the way, it celebrates the good
news about ADD: the fact that "different" doesn't mean "worse,"
and more often might mean "better," especially when energy,
creativity, and humor are concerned. |
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A
practical guide to identifying, understanding, and managing
Attention Deficit Disorder in adults includes current research
findings, treatment options, impact on interpersonal relationships
and self-esteem, tips for improving organization and memory
skills, and valuable moral support. |
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From
Booklist, May 1, 1995
Murphy, chief of the adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) Clinic at the University of Massachusetts
Medical Center, aided by medical writer LeVert, discusses
the recent recognition of attention deficit disorder as a
problem that is not outgrown in adolescence, and they cogently
summarize the stumbling blocks this affliction creates in
the pursuit of a career or attainment of a healthy family
life. Other books, such as Hallowell and Ratey's Driven to
Distraction (1994) and Kelly and Ramundo's You Mean I'm Not
Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy? (1993), have done excellent jobs in
alerting readers to ADHD as an issue in adult lives. But Murphy
and LeVert's coverage of psychological and medicinal treatment
is invaluable. An essential library item. |
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First
published in 1991, the first book to address adult ADD is
now updated to include such information as a revised definition
of ADD, description of three types of ADD, how to start and
run an ADD support group, updated national resource list and
bibliography, and more. A must book for anyone who has. thinks
they have, or lives or works with someone who has ADD. |
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This
is the workbook for the above book, The Attention Deficit
Disorder in Adults |
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A
guide to understanding and helping the hyperactive adult offers
information on diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, explains the manifestations of ADHD
in adults, includes first-person accounts, and discusses medications
and therapies. |
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Until
recently, scant consideration was given to the impact of learning
and attention disorders throughout the lifespan. Fortunately,
the rising tide of popular concern, coupled with recent federal
regulations regarding disabled adults, has fueled new research
into these areas. As a consequence, there is now little doubt
that LD and ADHD often persist throughout a person's life
and can pose serious personal, social, vocational, and emotional
impediments. It is also clear that many of the concepts and
strategies used in assessing and treating children with these
problems do not apply to adults. Written by one of North America's
leading authorities in the field of attention and learning
disorders, this book provides researchers and practitioners
with the first comprehensive review of the impact of attention
and learning disorders on adults. Just as important, it arms
them with practical guidelines for the assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment of these disorders. Managing Attention and Learning
Disorders in Late Adolescence and Adulthood is a valuable
resource for clinical psychologists, counselors, social workers,
and all other mental health professionals. |
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In
"Honey, Are You Listening?" the Fowlers--married 26 years--share
proven and practical tips for dealing with the sometimes exasperating
traits of your ADD partner. Focusing on the advantages of
living with someone who is "wired" differently, they show
you how to turn those unique ADD quailities into benefits,
so that you will have a more intimate, satisfying relationship.
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Through
vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults
and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms
ADD takes from the hyperactive search for high stimulation
to the floating inattention of daydreaming. |
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Books
for Children and Teen
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Otto,
a fidgety young car that has trouble paying attention in school,
visits a special mechanic who prescribes a medicine to control
his hyperactive behavior. |
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A
Child's Guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity |
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Living
with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs focuses on the
intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience
when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard
questions they ask: What caused by sibling's disability? Could
my own child have a disability as well? What will happen to
my brother or sister if my parents die? Written for young
readers, the book discusses specific disabilities in easy
to understand terms. It talks about the good and the not-so-good
parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs,
and offers suggestions for how to make life easier for everyone
in the family. The book is a wonderful resource, not just
for siblings and their parents but also for teachers and other
professionals who work with children with special needs. This
revised and updated edition includes new sections on attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile
X syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, ultrasound, speech therapy,
recent legislation on disabilities, and an extensive bibliography.
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After
his mother takes him to the doctor, Shelley the turtle begins
to understand why he feels so jumpy and wiggly inside that
he can't stay still. |
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This
is a heartwarming story of seventh grader, Jim Jerome, who
finds his problems with self-control and inattention threaten
his chances of success scholastically and athletically. Jim
learns about ADD and ways to help himself. There is a section
of the book which provides answers to commonly asked questions
about ADD which offers vital information to young readers.
Symptoms, causes, treatments, and outcomes of ADD are discussed
frankly and positively. Helpful ideas for developing good
study and homework habits, improving social skills, and reducing
impulisvie thinking are presented. |
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David
understands his disabled little brother better than his parents
do, although he feels frustrated and resentful at times as
he would with any sibling. Told from David's perspective,
the story is realistic and accompanied by pleasant watercolors
that focus on the two boys. |
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A
handbook for kids with learning disabilities. Discusses different
types of disorders, programs at school, coping with negative
feelings, and making friends. Includes a section for parents
and teachers. |
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Alex,
a child with dyslexia, learns about his and other learning
problems and what is done to solve them. |
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Josh
struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability,
dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his
peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia
and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities.
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Attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is frequently
treated with a variety of medications. Dr. Johnston and coresearcher
Jay Fruehling present a thorough, up-to-date explanation of
the medications that are used to treat ADHD includin g discussion
of how the medications should be taken, possible side effects,
and effectiveness. This easy-to-read guide offers a wealth
of information to parents considering medication treatment
for their children and to families, health care providers,
an d teachers of children taking medication for ADHD. This
is an up-to-date survey of the latest findings, and one of
the best places to start your education. |
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A
scholarly overview of the status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder and related conditions, and practical guidelines
for clinicians. The authors' approach emphasizes the importance
of the active involvement of parents and school personnel
in th e child's treatment. Annotation copyright Book News,
Inc. Portland, Or. |
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People
who wouldn't dream of blaming parents for a child's asthma
or diabetes are often quick to blame bad parenting for a child's
hyperactivity, depression, or school phobia. The parents,
in turn, often blame their children, believing that they're
lazy o r rebellious. Even worse, the children with these psychological
problems often blame themselves, convinced that they're just
bad kids. In It's Nobody's Fault, esteemed child and adolescent
psychiatrist Dr. Harold S. Kopelwicz at last puts an end to
this p ointless--and erroneous--cycle of blame and helps parents
get the help they need for their troubled children.
Written
in an easy, anecdotal style and filled with fascinating
stories of real children and their parents, It's Nobody's
Fault is an indispensable guide for anyone who lives or
works with children who need help.
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An
open-hearted, detailed account of one mother's struggle with
the death of her son. I was struck by the enormous effort
it takes to care for someone with an illness such as Ben's.
Trudy writes with precision and clarity. Her willingness to
dig deep into her soul will heal others who are looking for
comfort and guidance. |
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Nancy
Hallaway's hopes were shattered when her three-year-old twins,
Cameron and Brett, were diagnosed as hyperactive with attention
deficit disorder (ADD) and severe autistic tendencies. Then
she met Dr. Zigurts Strauts, the first doctor to suggest that
Cameron and Brett might suffer from heavy metal toxicity.
Dr. Strauts found unacceptable levels of lead, arsenic, aluminum,
and cadmium in their bodies, and his treatments led to immediate
and spectacular improvement in both children,. Hallaway and
Straut s have written Turning Lead into Gold to help other
parents whose children may be showing symptoms of autism or
ADD, or whose development is delayed, because of metal poisoning.
They answer a number of questions: why are metals toxic? how
do children (and adults) become poisoned by metals? how do
we test for and treat metal toxicity? how can we make our
homes and environment metal-free? |
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There
are a ton of books that offer child-rearing advice, and only
a few less that describe research on childhood emotional and
learning problems; this is one of the few books that combines
the two. Edward Hallowell brings readers into his consultation
ro oms to meet his clients--and the descriptions and dialogue
are effective in bringing the situations to life. When You
Worry About the Child You Love will help you understand why
your child is unhappy or underachieving, will help you help
your child to man age her emotions, and perhaps most important,
will help parents do what they can and stop blaming themselves.
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The
very latest information on what to eat, what to avoid, problems
with chemicals, supplements that help, non-dietary appraoches,
reasons for ADD/ADHD and more...Is there a connection between
chemical fumes and learning ability?...Can maldigestion contribute
to behavior problems?..What is commonly misdiagnosed as ADD
or ADHD?...Can diet contribute to fatigue and depression?...What
really is ADD/ADHD?...Is the problem hereditary? |
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Attention
Deficit Disorder is given an alternative to drug treatment
in this compact booklet. Includes treatments with herbs, nutrition,
bodywork, Chinese medicine, flower remedies and other natural
approaches |
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Two
experts on these much-misunderstood, debilitating problems
explain how parents can spot telltale symptoms and select
the best treatment for their children -- a practical handbook
for parents, teachers, and medical professionals alike. |
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A
wonderfully compact, highly readable, up-to-date book that
provides all of the essentials for professionals as well as
patients and their families. |
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A
comprehensive, multi-informant workbook suggesting the need
for cooperation among individuals to evaluate data from several
sources...The use of norms and standard deviations are quite
useful in the diagnostic realm while the interview forms and
history forms are excellent information-gathering devices
so important to the global understanding of the condition
and associated difficulties...The parent handout sheets provide
extremely concise, easily understood information which may
be very helpful in working with parents and teachers. In addition,
the home-school forms allow foreffective ongoing interaction
between individuals closely involved with students as well
as assist in planning intervention strategies and evaluate
effectiveness of such strategies. |
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Teachers-
Finally, someone who understands. This is not only Ben's story;
this is also Ben's mother's story. All of the fears and anxieties
a parent feels are addressed in this book -- before, during
and after diagnosis and suicide. |
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Neuropsyiologic
disorders impair normal learning, and social and emotional
development afflict at least 5-8% of the school aged children
in this country. Significant symptoms often persist into adulthood,
and many people struggle for a lifetime never understanding
what continues to hamper their functioning. Brainstorms examines
questions surrounding the possible neurobiological underpinnings
of the emotionally hyperactive and hyperreactive components
of ADHD and related disorders. These pre-psychological substrata
may, for example, be fundamental to what we think as temperament.
Here is where the regulation of selective inattention and
the filtration of noise reside, as well as the neurosystems
behind energy, sleep/wakefulness, and emotional intensity.
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The
millions who suffer from this secret illness often blame their
forgetfulness, inability to be on time, unfinished projects,
and procrastination on behavioral problems. But these symptoms
of ADD have a biological cause, and are entirely treatable
with both medication and therapy. This guide provides the
essential facts on diagnosis, treatment, and more. |
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Focusing
on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as a life-long neurological
problem that affects adults as well as children, this definitive
book describes the various forms ADD takes, how professionals
distinguish ADD patterns from "unacceptable" behavior, and
how medication and behavior modification techniques can balance
its negative and positive aspects. |
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Millions
of children suffer from attention deficit disorder (now called
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and are unable to
get through daily events such as going to school, eating meals,
and completing homework without discord and frustration. This
book offers strategic information and hope for parents of
A.D.H.D. children by taking a holistic, mind-body approach
to the problem. 12 illustrations. |
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A
unique book on understanding and management of Attention Deficit
Disorder(A.D.D.), Childhood through Adulthood. Its relationship
to Modern Stress. Domestic violence, aggression, addiction
to stress, substance abuse, high divorce rate, learning-reading
difficulties and challenges of parenting, are some of the
issues our society is struggling with today. Out of Chaos!
uniquely addresses these issues and explains the role of undiagnosed
Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) in the above. It discusses
the symptoms and management strategies to deal with this complex
syndrome. It describes the brain-behavior relationship and
uses simple brain diagrams to illustrate what's happening
in the mind and how the latter controls our whole body. Individuals
with A.D.D. are more prone to high stress and concomitant
medical conditions like, Heart disease, including high blood
pressure, coronary artery disease, high cholestrol, etc.,
fatigue, fibromyalgia, weight gain, sexual difficulties, gastrointestinal
problems (acidity and gastric ulcers, indigestion, irritable
bowl syndrome, etc.), depression, and mood swings. It offers
concrete "do's and don'ts" to deal with stress and stay away
from the "chaos." |
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Murphy,
chief of the adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center,
aided by medical writer LeVert, discusses the recent recognition
of attention deficit disorder as a problem that is not outgrown
in adolescence, and they cogently summarize the stumbling
blocks this affliction creates in the pursuit of a career
or attainment of a healthy family life. Other books, such
as Hallowell and Ratey's Driven to Distraction (1994) and
Kelly and Ramundo's You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?
(1993), have done excellent jobs in alerting readers to ADHD
as an issue in adult lives. But Murphy and LeVert's coverage
of psychological and medicinal treatment is invaluable. An
essential library item. |
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A
neurological perspective of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
describing the spectrum of neurological dysfunctions which
are clues to the syndrome and moving beyond the hyperactivity,
impulsivity and inattentiveness triumvirate listed in the
. Gross, a medical doctor specializing in ADD, challenges
those who think of ADD as a psychiatric problem and updates
new information on the disorder as a treatable neurological
dysfunction whose symptoms appear in both children and adults,
involving depression, rage, dyslexia, abnormal sleep patterns,
and bedwetting. Additionally, the author outlines all avenues
of medication from stimulant medications to Prozac and concludes
with clinical studies linking ADD to psychiatric dysfunctions,
criminality, and addictions. |
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A.D.D.
is one of the fastest growing diagnoses today. Both adults
and children are now found to experience a difficulty with
concentration and sometimes with hyperactivity. This book
offers parents an overview of diagnosis, treatment and behavior
management. It includes input from both parents and children
with A.D.D. |
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This
manual is a detailed, compassionate, and endlessly useful
tool that goes beyond the myths and fads regarding ADHD, providing
fifteen years of actual accounts, perspectives, and research
shared by the authors. The well-researched manual provides
practical and proven techniques that have been successful
in dealing with children in the classroom. This book is designed
to take the educator step-by-step through the stages of understanding
ADHD, to designing and implementing classroom accommodations.
The purpose of this manual is to create a standard for working
with ADHD in schools, emphasizing the need for a team effort
among parents, community-based professionals, and teachers.
The manual provides practical information for educators focusing
on history and causes; core symptoms of ADHD with specific
examples and accommodations; clear, well-defined strategies;
proven intervention methods; legal madates; information on
Section 504 of thge Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and education
and classroom management techniques. |
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