ADHD/ADD > Adult
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Ari Tuckman Understand Your Brain, Get More Done: The ADHD Executive Functions Workbook
Written for those with ADHD and anyone wishing make better use of their time, this book has effective strategies for combating problems related to inattention, procrastination, disorganization, mismanagement of time, and poor planning. It begins by carefully explaining the neurologic underpinnings of ADHD and focusing on specific executive functions: the brain-based processes that assist in planning, initiating, and carrying out tasks to complete projects. Then using exercises designed to identify areas that need addressing, it aims to "tune up" these executive functions for maximum productivity. This guide includes specific recommendations for improving distractibility, working memory, attention, organization, time management, and response inhibition deficits. With strategies based in the science of how the ADHD brain processes information, this reference bridges the gap between knowledge and action.
$28.95
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Joanne Steer Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women
Written by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them.The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, parents, and women themselves as it maps out where to go for information, who can help and how to understand ADHD better. It explains routes to assessment and diagnosis for girls and young women, how to access support in education, available treatments, and the impact of living with ADHD on overall mental health. It explores the benefits of ADHD coaching for girls to help develop their unique strengths and talents.There is also a focus on ADHD diagnosis for women in adulthood and specific advice about treatment and medication for later in life. Central to the book are the personal experiences of ADHD from women and girls from a variety of backgrounds. These tell of late diagnosis, missed opportunities, a lifetime of adaptations and the power of recognition and treatment and are powerful stories for professionals and individuals with ADHD alike.
$44.95
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Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, Or Crazy?! The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder
What do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference written for adults with ADD by adults with ADD focuses on the experiences of adults, offering practical how-to's and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Learn about medications and their effectiveness; the effects of ADD on human sexuality; the differences between male and female ADD -- including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function; the power of meditation; and how to move forward with coaching. This is one of the best selling books on ADD.
$29.95
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