These are the kinds of comments and criticisms that adults with Attention Deficit Disorder hear again and again. So what's the problem? The truth is, inattentiveness, unfinished projects, inconsistency, impulsivity, and short attention spans are not chosen behaviors designed to drive others crazy. They're common symptoms of a much greater problem-Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), from which as many as 28 million adults may suffer.
If these behaviors describe you or someone you know, Adult ADD can help. It identifies, explains, and dispels the myths surrounding this disorder. Adult ADD also examines the symptoms of ADD and gives a reasonable method for diagnosis, while emphasizing the importance of being professionally tested. It explores a variety of treatments and provides practical help for overcoming ADD difficulties.
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.
"ADD is the most over-and under-diagnosed mental issue today. To clarify this dilemma, Dr. Tom Whiteman and Dr. Michele Novotni have combined their insights to produce a work that walks one through the gaps from the identification to the treatment of ADD by presenting specific and timely self-help ideas."-Dr. Richard Fowler, author of Honey, Are You Listening? How Attention Deficit Disorder Could Be Affecting Your Marriage