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 … More >>

Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

When you have attention-deficit disorder (ADD), you don’t spend money like most other people. Past-due bills and impulsive spending can throw your finances into turmoil, and because these financial pitfalls are directly related to your ADD symptoms, they can seem impossible to overcome.

The good news is that it is possible to get ADD-related financial disorganization under control and begin to enjoy a more stable relationship to your money. ADD and Your Mon… More >>

ADD and Your Money: A Guide to Personal Finance for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

This book was written for college students, their counselors and educators. Based on the real life experiences of seven adults who were interviewed as part of a research study, this book offers a vivid picture of how college students with ADD can cope and find success in school.

Readers will find information on the history, causes, and characteristics of ADD and methods of diagnosis and treatment.Practical information focuses on what students with ADD can d… More >>

Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorders: Issues and Strategies for Students, Counselors and Educators

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Procrastination. Disorganization. Distractibility. Millions of adults have long considered these the hallmarks of a lack of self-discipline. But for many, these and other problems in school, at work and in social relationships are actually symptoms of an inborn neurological problem: ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder.

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients — both adults and children — Dr. Edward R. Hallowell and … More >>

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood Abridged on 2 CDs

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes — from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming — and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.

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This clear and valuable book dispels a variety of myths about attention deficit disorder (ADD). Since both authors have ADD themselves,… More >>

Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood

What is ADD?

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a group of symptoms that affects concentration and a person’s ability to focus.

It can also cause mood swings, impulsiveness, behavioral and other social problems. Children with these problems have difficulty in completing their school work and are often in trouble with parents and teachers.

What are the causes of ADD?

There are many different causes and explanations for the symptoms of ADD including diet, allergies, food intolerances, anxiety, low muscle tone, anxiety, depression, family problems, poor discipline and even some forms of illness.

Unfortunately some doctors and therapists do not do a thorough assessment and simply prescribe potentially harmful psychiatric drugs without considering what the causes the problem might be.

BrightSpark ADD Remedy will help your child to:

• Relax and calm down
• Be less impulsive
• Listen more carefully
• Follow instructions
• Concentrate better
• Be less distractible
• Achieve better results at school or work

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Living with adult attention deficit disorder requires a persistent effort on the part of the person diagnosed for it. Despite claims of drug manufacturers, ADD is not fully curable and one has to live with the symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder. The drugs that are used to treat ADD carry warnings of side effects of these drugs that range from liver disorder to suicidal tendencies.

Adults are more capable than children to realize that they have symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder but the sad part is that the essential characteristics of the condition of ADD are such that an individual is likely to be poor at self-observation.

There are no prizes for guessing what entails living with someone who exhibits symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder. These symptoms such as a perennial sense of insecurity and underachievement regardless of what one has actually achieved, easy distractibility, chronic problem with self-esteem, inability to sustain focus and memory retrieval can play havoc with daily chores and interactions. And this is by no means is a comprehensive list of the symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder.  Read more...