Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD

asked by caramel on November 11, 2006 10:54 AM

Hard, visual data make a compelling case for the existence of attention deficit disorder (ADD) in this pioneering work by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Using a nuclear medicine technique called "single photon emission computed tomography" (SPECT)--a controversial step, according to some of his peers--Dr. Amen scans patients' brains to identify various abnormalities. From more than 8,000 such studies and more than 12,000 patient evaluations, Dr. Amen concludes that six--not the formerly presumed two--different types of ADD exist. This book encompasses the full spectrum of Dr. Amen's work: from symptom identification to clinical evaluation, to diet and medication recommendations, to everyday strategies for living with ADD (whether the reader is a parent of an ADD child, or has been diagnosed with the disease.)

No stranger to the skepticism surrounding this topic, Dr. Amen begins with a list of dead-on myths (including "ADD is overdiagnosed") and surprising facts ("Many people with ADD are never hyperactive"). From this intriguing beginning flows a highly readable chapter on the signs and manifestations of ADD in all ages. Dr. Amen's full description of SPECT imaging includes multiple brain scan photos that nicely support his theories. But the most satisfying element of this well-researched presentation occurs in the final half of the book; here, Amen thoroughly explores the biological (diet, exercise, medication), psychological (from personal coaching to psychotherapy), and social support (parenting and school strategies) needed to heal each type of ADD. This book will prove a valuable tool for parents, adult sufferers, and medical professionals seeking practical support for managing this increasingly recognized condition. --Liane Thomas

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ADD is a complex problem. This book is so insightful as to the different forms and how they can manifest themselves. I was happy to read Amen's suggestions too. It was important to realize that some medications aggrevate certain types of ADD. I have recently started neuro feedback as a solution to my ADD. I wouldnt have gone this route or understood it without reading this book. I am an educator as well as a 49 year old woman just diagnosed with ADD. Wendy Campbell

reviewed by jerseymike on November 25, 2006 5:45 AM

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This is the best book on the market for ADD and why it's not a bestseller I have no clue. However, I learned little from it and the book could overwhelm the wrong ADD environment audience. It's not to hard to understand but it's a ton to absorb at once.And other then meds he doesn't recommend much other advice in this book on how to help one with ADD. But, Meds likely and often are the best ways. And he could go into more the complexities of differnt degrees within types of ADD but he doesn't much if at all. He also could put more on people with combined ADD types, /stuff to do when you have multiple issues like ADD and Dyslexia or ADD and Aspergers. And besides seperating different types and brain photos this ADD book is basic and I wish he wrote one for more advanced readers who already knew alot about it. For he seems to be the only one qualified as the leading guy in this feild. However, 2 of his books the other is the relationships one (Not as good)are my only ADD books and if you know me yet that must make it good cause I'm the pickiest. I have had diagnosed ADD without his help for a long time but, I live near NYC.! The fact that it comes in different formats helps discover it's worth to!

reviewed by alexis on November 16, 2006 3:12 PM

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add a new book!