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Attention Deficit Disorder

The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

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Attention Deficit Disorder

By: Dr. Thomas Brown PhD
Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
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Myths about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADD/ADHD) abound. This disorder frequently goes unrecognized, and even when diagnosed may be inadequately treated. In this up-to-date and clearly written audiobook, a leading expert offers a new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories from his own clinical practice, 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 audiobook 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.

Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine.

©2005 Thomas E. Brown, PhD (P)2012 Redwood Audiobooks Adulthood & Aging Child Psychology Children's Health Developmental Psychology Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships

Critic reviews

"An excellent account.... Highly recommended." ( Choice)
"This book is a valuable resource for people who struggle with attention and concentration, as it not only describes ADD and ADHD but also offers suggestions for getting help." ( Science News)
"Brown provides a very clear structure for defining and understanding this complex set of brain functions that are often impaired in those with ADHD." ( Journal of Attention Disorders)
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Excellent listening. A deep analysis of psychological functions related to symptoms of ADD. I would recommended to all the parents struggeling with behaviours of their child which in some way might be related to the syndrom described in this book.

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The content is great and backs up claims with cited research and case studies. The reading, however, sounds like it was an AI voice which was distracting.

Content great but robotic reading

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