Adult ADD: A Reader Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit Disorder - Softcover

Whiteman, Tom; Novotni, Michele; Petersen, Randy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0891099069 ISBN 13: 9780891099062

Publisher: Pinon Pr, 1995

Synopsis

WHY DON'T YOU THINK BEFORE YOU ACT?
ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?
CAN'T YOU JUST RELAX AND TAKE IT EASY?

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

About this title

About the Author

THOMAS A. WHITEMAN, Ph.D., is the president of Fresh Start seminars, a non-profit organization which conducts over 50 divorce recovery seminars a year for both adults and children throughout the United States. He is a licensed psychologist and the founder and president of Life Counseling Services. He has authored or co-authored several books including Victim of Love? and The Marriage Mender (both Pinon Press), and The Complete Stress Management Workbook (Zondervan). He earned his degree from Bryn Mawr College and lives with his wife and three children in Paoli, Pennsylvania.

MICHELE NOVOTNI, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice and a frequent speaker on the topic of adult ADD. She has more than 20 years experience in dealing with both child and adult ADD. Both her son and her father have ADD.

Reviews

It's an explanation, not an excuse, say clinical psychologists Whiteman and Michele Novotini about adult attention deficit disorder (ADD), a problem that has recently received extensive coverage and almost faddish acceptance. Although the authors acknowledge the reality of the neurobiological disorder and the mayhem it can cause in sufferers' lives, they feel that those with ADD must take responsibility for the disorder that plagues their work, relationships, learning, and self-esteem by seeking proper diagnosis (a complex process) and treatment (medication, counseling, behavior modification). To that end, concise, punchy chapters cover the subject with helpful factual information, alternating with identifiable personal stories. The authors move clearly and logically through their discussion, highlighting the process, professionals, and problems involved. Drawing on their personal as well as professional knowledge of ADD, they suggest specific ways to deal with organization, learning, relationships, and work. In their lucid, concrete guidance (citing many leading authorities and resource organizations), the authors see a positive attitude, acceptance, and action as the best way to overcome and live more successfully with the disorder. Irene Wood

Edition details

• Publisher: Pinon Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891099069
• ISBN 13: 9780891099062
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 269