Author: Lois Florence Campbell Wells
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958233293
Category : Learning disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 82

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Author: Kate Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743288947
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 500

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A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD! With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADHD, but what do you do if you have ADHD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos, and moral support to help readers deal with ADHD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADHD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior, offering guidance on how your reframe our view of ADHD and embrace its benefits. Here's what's new: The new ADHD medications and their effectiveness The effects of ADHD on human sexuality The differences between male and female ADHD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function The power of meditation ADHD coaching tricks and tips And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about: Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships—including how to decrease discord and chaos Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication

Author: Lois Florence Campbell Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Learning disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345490983
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 418

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“If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction.”—Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder–all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. As Hallowell and Ratey point out, “attention deficit disorder” is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you’ll discover • whether ADD runs in families • new diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations • the links between ADD and other conditions • how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths • the new drugs and how they work, and why they’re not for everyone • exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies, including changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle • how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD • sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them • strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness ADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read. Praise for Delivered from Distraction “The definitive source of information on attention deficit disorder.”—Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine “A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy.”—Perri Klass, M.D., co-author of Quirky Kids

Author: Devon Price
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982140119
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societal pressure to "do more."

Author: Kim "Supermutt" Goodman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312149051
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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A unique story about the abuse and negelect of a child with special needs written from the viewpoint of a special needs child.

Author: Remona G. Tanner
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491861681
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Malcolms life had become nothing more than mundane repetition, a series of routine tasks from sunrise to sunset. Existence no longer required thought or effort. Life and death were inevitable birthrights, but love was a matter of luck. Hope had suffered extinction in his heart Somewhere in the desolate remains of a seemingly harmless man erupted a strong breezeperhaps blown in by fateand it smelled of her. It brought with it an obsession that would prove to be deadly. She was nothing more than an absent memory, an unattainable dream Malcolm had convinced himself he could never acquire, to protect himself from believing he deserved happiness. They had crossed paths before, back when Malcolm was far too young to comprehend what he believed to be love at first sight. He had loved her before beauty graced the eye, before he ever spoke a name so sweet. On the night the Diamond perished, there were two others present. One of them was consumed with an infatuation that stole her life. She was deemed the Diamond, a title not self-proclaimed but very much deserved. Her name was LaSydia the Diamond LaVan, a woman whose worth had been measured by manythe equivalent of a rare, precious stone.

Author: E. R. Morris
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039155316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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In this original collection of short stories, author E. R. Morris updates classic nursery rhymes and fairytales with a modern, grown-up bent. Written with other adults in mind—especially grandparents—Morris gives these well-worn tales a wry sardonic spin, often asking how they might change if they were set today. Threaded through these mature re-tellings is a constellation of fascinating historical information about their origins. Deftly weaving these facts in with these ironic re-tellings, Morris offers a truly unique collection sure to inspire laughter and eyebrow-raising for the grown-ups familiar with the originals, who might just learn something along the way, too.

Author: Mel Levine
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743213684
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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The author of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller, "A Mind at a Time," explains the causes of low productivity and shows how to recognize these problems and overcome them in children and adults.

Author: Hitesher Gef
Publisher: G & H Publishers
ISBN: 0620817461
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 278

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Jessica sat on the beach, teary eyed as she replayed thoughts of how miserable her life was. The only good thing was that life could not get any worse as everything that could go wrong, had gone wrong. The person she loved was cheating on her, she lost her job because she was accused of theft, her parents believed she was useless, her bank threatened to close her account due to lack of funds, and she recently discovered a lump in her breast to which she was awaiting results. She looked at the vastness of the ocean hoping that it would swallow her whole. Jessica silently prayed for help as emotions overflowed from her broken heart and poured out through her glistening tears. She did not know what to do anymore. Her only hope for transformation was in the form of a wise elderly man named Thomas and his canine companion Monty. Thomas promised that he could help her turn her life around by offering her ice cream. She thought that perhaps she was life's personal practical joke. "How could ice cream change her life anyway?" By accepting his early morning offering, she didn’t realize that she had set a ripple effect off that would impact her, and other’s lives forever. The next 7 days would offer a conversation, unlike anything Jessica had ever experienced. She was privy to sacred teachings on body, mind, heart and soul, covering every area in life from health, finances, purpose, relationships, and spirituality. Could she turn it all around? Follow Jessica and Thomas on their journey and participate in a conversation that has the power to bring about transformation in your own life.