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Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood ($10.40) by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey |
This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Using numerous case studies, and a discussion of the way ADD intersects with other conditions (e.g., depression, substance abuse, and obsessive- compulsive disorder), the authors paint a concrete picture of the syndrome's realities. Especially helpful are the lists of tips for dealing with ADD in a child, a partner, or a family member.
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You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! : A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder ($11.20) by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo |
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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Allies in Healing : When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused As a Child, a Support Book ($8.00) by Thom Hartmann |
This book is filled with some of the most powerful and transformational real-world techniques available, derived from neuro-linguistic programming, to heal pain, drop away useless habits, and help ADHD people regain control of their lives as well as their self-esteem. The author says "Of all the books on ADHD I've written, this is the most practical in terms of its 'you can do this techniques, and the most sophisticated. Just the simple act of reading this book will change your life. "
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Add/Adhd Behavior-Change Resource Kit : Ready-To-Use Strategies & Activities for Helping Children With Attention Deficit Disorder ($23.96) by Grad L. Flick, Ph.D. |
The author is a doctor and a specialist dealing with ADD kids. He even runs his own special ADD clinic and summer camp in Mississippi. This book offers real strategies that any family can incoroporate. The explanations are laid out in a step-by-step manner. For example, it picks one specific behavior and then shows parents and teachers how to modify, model or shape that behavior by incoporating a specific strategy and walking you through it step by step. Medical information (including medications) is also informative, and there's a section explaining many of the other disorders that often go hand-in-hand with ADD.
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Adventures in Fast Forward : Life, Love, and Work for the Add Adult ($17.56) by Kathleen Nadeau |
This book is for all women experiencing violence in a relationship, whether at the hands of a same-sex or heterosexual partner. Using poetry, prose, illustrations, and the words of abused women, it provides affirmation and direction for women struggling with partner abuse. It covers such issues as battered person's rights, how to leave an abuser, understanding physical violence, lesbian battering, and women's shelters. This book addresses many of the reasons why women stay in violent relationships.
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