Answers to Distraction
In Driven to Distraction, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey revealed why millions of adults and children are chronic underachievers, caught up in persistent problems in school, at work, and at home. The cause is not lack of self-discipline, but, rather, an inborn neurological condition, Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD.
Answers To Distraction provides practical solutions to the dilemmas of ADD. This “user’s guide” to ADD is presented in question-and-answer format ideal for even the most distractible reader. Each chapter covers a specific aspect of ADD, such as ADD in women, ADD and aggression, ADD and addiction, or ADD and work. The authors provide advice for teachers on recognizing ADD and helping students to cope, plus extraordinary insights into the relationship difficulties caused by ADD.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars “Can’t put it down”
We bought this book as a gift for someone who has a hyperactive 7-year old son and lives in small village on a Caribbean island. There aren’t many resources here, so we thought the book might help. She told us, “I can’t put the book down. It’s great.”
5 Stars Answers to Distraction answered a LOT of my questions!!
I was diagnosed with Attention Deficeit Disorder at age 51. Although my son has suffered from this disorder all his life, it wasn’t until I was diagnosed with the same problem that I fully realized what he has gone through his entire life. I discovered that while I was NOT aware of having ADD until age 51, the signs have been there all my life. This book, taken from questions submitted by the audiences to the author’s lectures, was a fast, entertaining & meaningful read for me. It is in short “bites” that are easy to understand & helpful for those of us with short attention spans. I learned a lot about the disorder and about myself from reading this book. This is the first book on ADD that I have been able to actually finish without giving up in sheer boredom.
5 Stars Very useful answers
I bought this book after I purchased Driven to Distraction (which is a great book). Answers To Distraction’s format helped put the information you want/need into real life situations. It made it practical and extremely useful. I would recommend the book to the person with ADD as well as their partner.
5 Stars Distracted but understood
Delivered on time and in excellent condition. I bought this book to help my husband and self better understand A.D.D.. It was very insightful. Easy to read as well.
4 Stars Adds some to the first book
Get Driven to Distraction first, but this adds some lifestyle tips. A fair amount of repetition of the first book. It sure is cold in here.
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