Attention Deficit Disorder : The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults Book

Contents

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