Driven to distraction
Subtitle: recognizing and coping with attention deficit disorder from childhood through adulthood
By: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Contributors: Ratey, John J., 1948-
Edition: 1st Anchor Books ed.
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9780307743152
Subjects: Popular works; Attention-deficit disorder in adults; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Description: "Through vivid stories and case histories of patients--both adults and children ... [the authors] explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer practical coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for helping a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this 'disorder'--including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: "Originally published in hardcover in slightly different form by Pantheon Books ... in 1994, and subsequently published in paperback by Touchstone ... in 1995"--T.p. verso.

"Now revised and updated" -- Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-366) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is Attention Deficit Disorder?; title: "I sang in my chains like the sea" : the child with ADD; title: "Sequence ravelled out of sound" : adult ADD; title: Living and loving with ADD : ADD in couples; title: The big struggle : ADD and the family; title: Parts of the elephant : subtypes of ADD; title: How do I know if I have it? : the steps toward diagnosis; title: What can you do about it? : the treatment of ADD; title: A local habitation and a name : the biology of ADD; title: Appendix : where to find help.