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At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'? In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world.

When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by the demands of early motherhood—it flips the script on her life. After years of self-blame and self-sabotage, she discovers that her most reviled traits aren’t deep personality flaws, but symptoms of an undiagnosed disorder. And as she goes from being her own biggest hater to someone a bit more compassionate, she notices the growing community of women in the same situation.

ADHD in men often looks different than you expect. Society tells you to be strong, decisive, and in control, but ADHD can make that feel impossible. If you're tired of feeling stuck and frustrated, The End of ADHD for Men gives you 11 powerful rules to master your mind, maximize productivity, and strengthen your relationships.

Ein Verstand wie ein Rennwagen... mit Fahrradbremsen. Edward M. Hallowell und John J. Ratey richten den Fokus in diesem leicht zugänglichen Ratgeber auf die positiven Seiten von ADHS. Denn: Was Menschen mit ADHS auf der einen Seite daran hindert, sich auf eine einzige Sache zu konzentrieren, verschafft ihnen auf der anderen die Fähigkeit zum Superfokus. Dem Hang zu Prokrastination steht die Gabe gegenüber, viele Dinge in kurzer Zeit erledigen zu können. Und die Tendenz zu impulsiven Entscheidungen? Ermöglicht kreative Problemlösungen.

ADHD doesn’t have to be a burden–make the best of it and control your child’s sudden outbursts. Do you suspect that ADHD is behind your child’s impulsiveness and hyperactivity? You don’t have to go through this alone. From personal experience and with the right advice, you can be a rock for your teen, improve your relationship, and prepare them for an amazing life.

This book is a bundle of three of our best books to help you as best we can.

ADHD - the most intriguing diagnosis out there, for any child or adult. Come take a journey with a family who has been engrained with ADHD. Witness the experiences they went through, how they have dealt with certain situations, and how they have embraced ADHD. They turned a perceived, negative stigma, into a positive experience for all. Sometimes, it is nice to know you are not the only one out there.

Imagine a future where your child not only manages their ADHD but thrives, both in personal and social settings. This book empowers you with proven strategies to make life considerably easier from day one. Let your family’s journey with ADHD become one of understanding, growth, and connection.

What if what you need to succeed and manifest your goals is what you have been trying to overcome—your ADHD? The ADHD Reset is a new and hopeful perspective that transforms ADHD from an obstacle to a source of power. Without the right tools, ADHD can rule your life in a challenging way. But you can thrive with ADHD. In fact, an ADHD brain has some pretty magical qualities! Creator of the popular handle @ModernHippieMindset, ADHD coach Claire Michalski, shows you how to reset your mindset and approach to living with ADHD. Learn how to live your dream life with ADHD—not in spite of it.

After listening to this audiobook, you will learn the complex relationship between procrastination and ADHD. You will also have 47 different hacks added to your toolbox to overcome procrastination in many different areas of your life.

We are all “normal”—whatever that means—no matter where we fall on the neuro-divergent or neuro-typical spectrum. Maybe you’ve experienced moments (or an entire lifetime) of awkwardly trying to fit in. You’re not alone. Or maybe you have full-on silent (or not-so-silent) conversations with yourself. Been there. Done that. Bought that T-shirt.

Are you tired of facing stigma and misunderstanding due to ADHD? Do you long for practical solutions to improve focus and emotional well-being? You’re not alone. For years, individuals with ADHD, along with parents, educators, and therapists, have sought a guide that not only understands their challenges but also celebrates their strengths.

If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD, you’re likely navigating daily struggles such as emotional meltdowns, school difficulties, and the fear of not doing enough. But ADHD isn’t a roadblock—it’s a different path. This audiobook provides science-backed guidance to help you understand ADHD beyond common myths and embrace it as part of your child’s unique potential. In this audiobook you’ll discover how to create a structured, stress-free home environment, develop emotional regulation strategies, and foster self-esteem and social skills.

In "How I Survived and Thrived with ADHD," author Anais Fournier offers a heartfelt and insightful journey through her life as a 19-year-old college student with ADHD. With a refreshing and empathetic approach, Anais shares her experiences, thoughts, and reflections about living with ADHD, aiming to redefine how we perceive neurological disorders and, ultimately, ourselves.

Millions of adults struggle with ADHD every day because they’re trying to force a busy, creative brain into a linear, rules-driven world… Discover how you can do something different. ADHD brains are packed full of potential and can operate extremely well… when they’re aligned with a way of life and an approach that actually fits how they work.

ADHS - die immer noch unverstandene Krankheit bedeutet für unzählige Menschen ein Leben in Unruhe und Zerrissenheit. Dass bei der Aufmerksamkeitsdefizitstörung eine Beeinträchtigung der Neurophysiologie besteht, ist auch für den Mediziner Dr. Gabor Maté unbestritten. Bei der Ursachenforschung bricht er jedoch mit der bisher gängigen These von der genetischen Veranlagung und legt stattdessen dar, wie Erfahrungen aus der Kindheit sich auf das menschliche Gehirn auswirken. Seine Botschaft an Eltern, Therapeuten, Lehrer und Betroffene: Heilung ist möglich! Sein Rezept: Mehr Einfühlsamkeit und Fürsorge!

Tired of being told you just need to get more organized? Used every planner, calendar, and administrative app out there? Feeling like your neurodivergence is holding you back from your goals? If your patience is low and your frustration is high, then this is the audiobook for you. Executive dysfunction is a key aspect of ADHD, not a character flaw. You can learn to manage it without all the agendas and admonitions. You can discard the shame and blame. Examine the ways in which misconceptions of ADHD, and its treatment might be holding you back.

A charismatic, heart-warming business memoir that's filled with life lessons on overcoming obstacles, Copy This! is a book for every business owner looking to grow a company, every manager helping his team perform, every visionary trying to launch a new idea, and for every mother and father of a child suffering from dyslexia or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Parenting ADHD with Empathy and Effectiveness provides parents with practical techniques to improve emotional regulation, social skills, focus and self-control in children with ADHD - empowering compassionate yet effective parenting. Written by Sierra Nice, a dedicated ADHD parenting strategist, this judgment-free guide leads with empathy while arming you with evidence-based tools.

Born out of personal experience with ADHD, the author tells how you can learn some logical techniques to break free of constantly being late and unprepared. She knows how it feels to live the reactive life, shuffling kids, constantly missing deadlines, and being overly stressed out as a mom, wife, and friend. One day in February of 2020, she put her foot down, declaring, "I will fix this!" And along came the CALM method. This audiobook can help tamp down that last-minute living, so you and (everyone around you) will benefit and create more space for daily success.