Driven to Distraction

Groundbreaking and comprehensive <i>Driven to Distraction </i>has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. <p/>Through vivid stories and case histories of patients--both adults and children--Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths offer helpful coping tools and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child partner or family member. But most importantly they focus on the positives that can come with this disorder--including high energy intuitiveness creativity and enthusiasm.