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A leading expert in the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers reassuring, practical information about treatments. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case studies from his own clinical practive, Dr. Thomas E. Brown describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated.This is the first book to address the perplexing question about ADD: how can individuals, some very bright, be chronically unable to "pay attention," yet be able to focus very well on specific tasks that strongly interest them? Dr. Brown disputes the "willpower" explanation and explains how inherited malfunctions of the brain's management system prevent some people from being able to deal adequately with challenging tasks of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. His book is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD/ADHD.
Author Notes
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
Reviews (2)
Choice Review
Brown (Yale Univ. School of Medicine) has written an excellent account that defines attention deficit disorder (ADD), demonstrates how this syndrome impacts individuals and their families, and shows how to manage it. He delineates clearly how the syndrome evolved into a psychiatric disorder requiring specific pharmacological interventions. His explanation of how research in neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychology links to ADD is extremely interesting, and well worth the time to review. Brown very aptly shares case studies he has been involved with over the last 30 years. These cases are very helpful in showing how the syndrome evolved and drew international attention from health care providers. This book assists in proving that ADD is not overdiagnosed and overtreated but rather, very often overlooked. Brown discusses cognitive problems that are part of the syndrome and explains how ADD influences people at various stages of their lives. He concludes that some researchers of ADD prefer less cognitive, more behavioral models to describe the disorder, and provides an excellent listing of Web sites for the curious reader. This book should be in all health care providers' libraries. ^BSumming Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above; general readers. S. C. Grossman Fairfield University
Library Journal Review
These complementary books convincingly argue that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is more than just a popular, convenient diagnosis-it's a real disorder with prominent physiological and psychological components. Hill, a former educator and the mother of two daughters with AD/HD, directs her book to fellow parents who must cope with their children's disturbing behavior and diagnosis, much like Russell A. Barkley does in Taking Care of ADHD. Besides identifying the symptoms of AD/HD, she educates her readers about their treatment options; her proactive approach inspires hope, as she demonstrates that medication can treat AD/HD symptoms. Best of all, she includes coaching assignments, charts, and checklists designed to assist parents in modifying the behavior of their AD/HD child. Brown (assoc. director, Yale Clinic for Attention & Related Disorders), on the other hand, takes a more academic approach, devoting, for instance, an entire chapter to the neurophysiology of the ADD-afflicted brain. This explanation paves the way for his discussion of the efficacy of ADD medication and behavior modification. Brown emphasizes that the syndrome may include a constellation of problems, such as conduct, obsessive-compulsive, and bipolar disorders. His book is especially good at discussing ADD in adults. Written for different audiences and purposes, these books nonetheless cover a great deal of common ground, and anyone interested in AD/HD would do well to read both. The AD/HD Book is highly recommended for all public libraries, while Attention Deficit Disorder is recommended for academic and large public libraries.-Lynne F. Maxwell, Villanova Univ. Sch. of Law Lib., PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| Chapter 1 Misconceptions about Focus and Willpower | p. 1 |
| Chapter 2 Six Aspects of a Complex Syndrome | p. 20 |
| Chapter 3 ADD Syndrome and the Working Brain | p. 59 |
| Chapter 4 Childhood: Struggling with Self-Management | p. 92 |
| Chapter 5 Adolescence: Greater Independence Brings New Challenges | p. 117 |
| Chapter 6 Adulthood: Managing Responsibilities, Finding a Niche | p. 143 |
| Chapter 7 How ADD Syndrome Differs from Normal Inattention | p. 167 |
| Chapter 8 Disorders That May Accompany ADD Syndrome | p. 200 |
| Chapter 9 Medications and Other Treatments | p. 246 |
| Chapter 10 Fears, Prejudices, and Realistic Hope | p. 296 |
| Resources | p. 319 |
| References | p. 323 |
| Index | p. 349 |
