Attention Deficit Disorder : The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

by Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780300119893
• ISBN10: 0300119895
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-11-15
• Publisher: Yale University Press

Summary

A leading expert in assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers clearly written, science-based, practical information about treatments. Dr. Brown sets forth a bold new understanding of ADD/ADHD and offers compelling examples of the daily life challenges it presents for children, adolescents, and adults. "Thorough and compassionate. Consider it essential reading if you are concerned about a child or an adult who may be struggling with this syndrome."Mary Beth Regan,Baltimore Sun "This intelligent book does a better job of explaining AD/HD than any book in recent memory. It's a must-read for anyone with an interest in AD/HD, whether of a personal or professional nature."Kathleen Nadeau,ADDitude Magazine

Author Biography

THOMAS E. BROWN, PH.D., is assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, and associate director of the Yale Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders.
 

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Introduction	xvii
Chapter 1 Misconceptions about Focus and Willpower	1	(19)
Chapter 2 Six Aspects of a Complex Syndrome	20	(39)
Chapter 3 ADD Syndrome and the Working Brain	59	(33)
Chapter 4 Childhood: Struggling with Self-Management	92	(25)
Chapter 5 Adolescence: Greater Independence Brings New Challenges	117	(26)
Chapter 6 Adulthood: Managing Responsibilities, Finding a Niche	143	(24)
Chapter 7 How ADD Syndrome Differs from Normal Inattention	167	(33)
Chapter 8 Disorders That May Accompany ADD Syndrome	200	(46)
Chapter 9 Medications and Other Treatments	246	(50)
Chapter 10 Fears, Prejudices, and Realistic Hope	296	(23)
Resources	319	(4)
References	323	(26)
Index	349