The Energetic Brain: Understanding and Managing ADHD - Softcover

Reynolds, Cecil R.; Vannest, Kimberly J.; Harrison, Judith R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470615168 ISBN 13: 9780470615164

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2012

Synopsis

How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHD mind, and thrive

ADHD affects millions of people-some 3 to 5% of the general population. Written by a neuroscientist who has studied ADHD, a clinician who has diagnosed and treated it for 30 years, and a special educator who sees it daily, The Energetic Brain provides the latest information from neuroscience on how the ADHD brain works and shows how to harness its potential for success. It distills the latest research findings to give readers the most up-to-date information available and provides practical strategies for managing ADHD-and thriving-at school, at work, and at home, from childhood through adulthood.

• Debunks popular (and destructive) myths about ADHD
• Covers how to manage ADHD with medication or without, what parents can do to help, and how to thrive with ADHD throughout the lifespan
• Offers effective academic and behavioral interventions for school, and helpful accommodations for the workplace

The Energetic Brain provides a truly thorough view of ADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents, teachers, and those living with ADHD.

About this title

About the Author

Cecil R. Reynolds, Ph.D., is emeritus professor of Educational Psychology, Professor of Neuroscience, and Distinguished Research Scholar at Texas A&M University.Kimberly J. Vannest, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Educational Psychology and Special Education at Texas A&M University.
Judith R. Harrison, Ph.D., is a clinical research scientist at Ohio University.

From the Back Cover

The Energetic Brain

Controversy about ADHD is everywhere. In the popular media and even among medical professionals there are questions and accusations about its existence. Some argue ADHD is a made-up disorder invented by "big pharma" or the result of lackadaisical parenting. Others offer simple cures: buy their vitamin and supplement plan or avoid sugar and all will be well. The truth is that ADHD is real, and while this brain disorder can pose serious challenges, it need not impose any permanent limitations. With proper diagnosis and treatment, those with ADHD can be just as successful in school, work, and social settings as they would have been without it and some even more so.

Accessible, reassuring, and grounded in scientific research, The Energetic Brain offers parents, teachers, and adults with ADHD expert advice on: what ADHD is (and is not); how it is best treated and managed; why ADHD is so often misdiagnosed; how diagnosis should be done; how to solve learning and social problems; the legal rights of those with ADHD; and more. The authors steer clear of fads and offer proven skills to harness "the energetic brain" to promote success in all aspects of life.

Praise for The Energetic Brain

"Easygoing, kind, and hopeful… Reading The Energetic Brain is like having a knowledgeable, wise friend who understands what you are going through and, what's more, knows how to help you in an unassuming manner." From the foreword by Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., author, Overcoming Dyslexia

"An important new work that stands apart from the hundreds of books on this topic. The Energetic Brain… has moved to number one on my short list of recommended readings for patients and professionals on this topic." Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., editor-in-chief, Journal of Attention Disorders

From the Inside Flap

The Energetic Brain

Controversy about ADHD is everywhere. In the popular media and even among medical professionals there are questions and accusations about its existence. Some argue ADHD is a made-up disorder invented by "big pharma" or the result of lackadaisical parenting. Others offer simple cures: buy their vitamin and supplement plan or avoid sugar and all will be well. The truth is that ADHD is real, and while this brain disorder can pose serious challenges, it need not impose any permanent limitations. With proper diagnosis and treatment, those with ADHD can be just as successful in school, work, and social settings as they would have been without it—and some even more so.

Accessible, reassuring, and grounded in scientific research, The Energetic Brain offers parents, teachers, and adults with ADHD expert advice on: what ADHD is (and is not); how it is best treated and managed; why ADHD is so often misdiagnosed; how diagnosis should be done; how to solve learning and social problems; the legal rights of those with ADHD; and more. The authors steer clear of fads and offer proven skills to harness "the energetic brain" to promote success in all aspects of life.

Praise for The Energetic Brain

"Easygoing, kind, and hopeful… Reading The Energetic Brain is like having a knowledgeable, wise friend who understands what you are going through and, what's more, knows how to help you in an unassuming manner." —From the foreword by Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., author, Overcoming Dyslexia

"An important new work that stands apart from the hundreds of books on this topic. The Energetic Brain… has moved to number one on my short list of recommended readings for patients and professionals on this topic." —Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., editor-in-chief, Journal of Attention Disorders

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470615168
• ISBN 13: 9780470615164
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448