Attention Disorder

You can train your brain to pay attention more effectively. Acclaimed neuroscientist Dr Amishi Jha has dedicated her life's work to understanding the science of attention at every level - from brain-imaging studies in the lab to field testing soldiers, firefighters and athletes. Her mission has been to scientifically determine how we can harness the full power of our attention to better meet all that life demands.

A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions. In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of American children and youth assigned a mental health diagnosis. Current data from the Centers for Disease Control reveal a 41 percent increase in rates of ADHD diagnoses over the past decade and a forty-fold spike in bipolar disorder diagnoses. Similarly, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder has increased by 78 percent since 2002.

"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)" provides a comprehensive analysis of ADHD, covering its neurobiological foundations, etiology, diagnosis, and management strategies. The book explores the underlying mechanisms of the disorder, including neural circuits, neurotransmitters, and genetic and environmental influences, offering an in-depth understanding of its pathophysiological aspects and clinical features.

Do you want to figure out how to control ADHD? ADHD is a genuine issue, but guess what? There is a solution. It doesn't matter where you stand on the issue; whether you have received a professional diagnosis of ADHD or a caregiver for someone who has this disorder, you may find it really beneficial to listen to the contents of this audiobook. At the very least, you will have learned how to effectively handle some of the most frequent and unpleasant symptoms by the time you have finished listening to this article.

Jimmy Taylor understands the unique challenges faced by men with adult ADHD. In this comprehensive guide, he offers over 80 mind mapping exercises designed specifically for YOU.

Unlock your child's potential with expert insights and practical strategies for every developmental stage, from toddler to early adulthood. "Parenting Kids and Teens with ADHD" is a compassionate guide that provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for parents navigating the challenges and triumphs of ADHD.

In ADHD and Me, he tells about the next 12 years as he learns to live with both the good and bad sides of life with ADHD. Blake's memoir offers, for the first time, a young person's account of what it's like to live and grow up with this common condition. Join Blake as he foils bullies, confronts unfair teachers, struggles with distraction and disorganization on exams, and goes sailing out-of-bounds and ends up with a boatload of spiders.

If you've ever felt like nothing out there really addresses your unique ADHD challenges as a woman, let this be the resource that changes that for you. You're not looking for a magic wand; you're looking for effective, achievable steps to make life easier. And that’s what this book is all about… strategies that’ll have you saying, “Why didn’t I find this sooner?”

Feeling trapped in your own mind? Here’s a life-changing guide with practical strategies to sharpen your focus, eliminate distractions, and take control of your life! ADHD can impact your life in many ways. Think about it… Do you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of thoughts and tasks, endlessly chasing productivity but hardly nailing it down? Maybe you've spent what seems like half your life looking for things you've misplaced. Or perhaps you're always on the edge, struggling to meet deadlines and feeling like you're perpetually behind the eight-ball. Does this resonate with you?

The book specifically written for boys with ADHD. The discovery of a dying woman leaves a young man trapped in a land of savagery. With only his wit and a small axe to make his escape, he finds inspiration that will change the world. "Cannibal Coast is an entertaining tale, full of adventure and mystery." -- Readers' Favorite "A lean pulp-adventure throwback whose author understands the power of pared-down prose and worldbuilding through action." -- BookLife "A very satisfying tale." -- Kirkus Reviews

Turn your fears into motivation and doubts into confidence with this enlightening guidebook on ADHD medication–knowledge is the key to ADHD success!

"Screaming into the void" describes the experiences of many neurodivergent clients who come to therapy seeking our support. Often, they have encountered helping professionals who have overlooked, dismissed, or invalidated their unique identities and needs. Authored by an autistic and ADHD therapist, this guide will explore how you can provide informed and affirming care that’s tailored to your client’s neurodivergent identities. You’ll gain access to a comprehensive suite of tools designed to empower autistic and ADHD clients to lead lives rich with connection, satisfaction, and meaning.

Do you want to meditate, but have given up because sitting still is uncomfortable or you have an overactive brain/ADHD? Look no further! Meditation can be an incredibly valuable practice that can increase your peace of mind, happiness, and even help you achieve your wildest dreams. It’s also one of the best, proven ways to help with symptoms of ADHD. But how can you possibly achieve a meditative state when your brain and body just seem to be fighting you the whole time?

Leading psychiatric associations emphasize that lifestyle changes can improve ADHD symptoms, with or without medication. If you're ready to make ADHD work for you rather than against you, then Empowered Women with ADHD is the book you need, even if you have the attention span of a goldfish and are drowning in a sea of information.

In this audiobook, you will find a combination of simple yet highly effective self-help strategies to help you thrive with ADHD. Women have special challenges with ADHD and will get a great benefit from the techniques inside this audiobook when used in a consistent manner. By using these simple but powerful techniques, you can, over time, become the successful, powerful, fulfilled woman you know you can be. Start changing from frazzled and frustrated to the powerful and successful woman you know you can be.

Para muchas parejas, el TDAH no es solo un desafío personal, sino también un reto para la relación. La impulsividad, el olvido, la desregulación emocional y las dificultades en la gestión del tiempo pueden generar tensión, resentimiento y distancia emocional. No estás solo. El TDAH puede hacer que el matrimonio se sienta como una batalla cuesta arriba, pero no tiene por qué ser así.

Have you ever felt unfairly labeled as a "bad parent?" Have you endured hurtful comments about your teen, like "lazy," "distracted," or "uninterested?" If so, you're not alone. With over six million children grappling with ADHD in the US alone, your struggles are shared by countless other parents facing similar challenges.

Building relationships as a woman with ADHD can be incredibly tricky. I should know. As a sufferer of ADHD myself, I have had my fair share of relationship mishaps, often due to the impact of my ADHD. Whether it be a seeming lack of emotional connection or a breakdown of communication, ADHD can rear its ugly head at the worst possible times. Without the right knowledge and support, it will continue to wreak havoc across your personal life.

Millions of adults and children are discovering that the reason they can't seem to get organized, stop procrastinating, sit still, pay attention, and finish what they started is not a lack of self-discipline but, rather, an inborn neurological condition: Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD.

More than 20 years after Dr. Thomas Armstrong's Myth of the A.D.D. Child first published, he presents much needed updates and insights in this substantially revised edition. When The Myth of the A.D.D. Child was first published in 1995, Dr. Thomas Armstrong made the controversial argument that many behaviors labeled as ADD or ADHD are simply a child's active response to complex social, emotional, and educational influences. In this fully revised and updated edition, Dr. Armstrong shows listeners how to address the underlying causes of a child's attention and behavior problems.