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Book Synopsis''An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope''. Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain
World-renowned authors Dr Edward M. Hallowell and Dr John J. Ratey literally ''wrote the book'' on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, Driven to Distraction, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way.
Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In ADH
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Hallowell writes with clarity and humanity... [ADHD 2.0] is a message of hope... a remarkably clear, personable, digestible and useful book. * Dr Lloyd Sederer, 'Psychology Today' *
Beautifully written, ADHD 2.0 is an inspired road map for living with a distractible brain. Two psychiatrists who have ADHD themselves combine the most recent brain science with humor, stories, and deep wisdom about how to manage your fluctuating attention. If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope. * Michael Thompson, Ph.D., 'New York Times' bestselling co-author of 'Raising Cain' *
Infinitely validating, effortlessly funny, and staggeringly insightful . . . This book will save lives. * Jessica McCabe, creator/host of 'How to ADHD' *
I love the optimism and hope this timely book offers.. . . . Drs. Hallowell and Ratey draw upon the latest neuroscience as well as other key research fields to offer a comprehensive and helpful approach to living fully and happily with ADHD. . . . Highly recommended. * Peter S. Jensen, M.D., founder, The REACH Institute *
As both a clinician and someone with ADHD, I found this book to be a reassuring masterpiece. Drs. Hallowell and Ratey combine evidence-based practice and research to help those with ADHD live a fulfilled and happy life. I will recommend it to my patients. * —Kristin Seymour, M.S.N., R.N., ADHD coach *
With knowledge and empathy, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey have written a book that draws on the latest scientific advances and their decades of clinical experience. Most important, ADHD 2.0 provides hope; it is a must-read for anyone who has or loves a person with this very common condition. * Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., president and medical director, Child Mind Institute, and author of 'The Scaffold Effect' *
This information-packed guide is a must-have for anyone dealing with ADHD. * —Publishers Weekly *
