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

Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD | Daniel G. Amen | The Best Book on ADD out there

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	Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD Daniel G. Amen Berkley Trade, 2002 - 448 pages average customer review:based on 107 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Using breakthrough diagnostic techniques, Dr. Daniel Amen has discovered that there are six distinct types of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), each requiring a different treatment. With recommendations for prescription drugs, nutraceutical therapy, cognitive reprogramming, parenting and educational strategies, biofeedback, self-hypnosis and more, this revolutionary approach can lead sufferers of ADD to a normal, fully-functional life.

With Understanding, There Can Be Hope, Even with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, ADHD, runs in my family somewhat. In my wife's family it can be a run away train. For me, it's one of those things that can mess your life up, if you let it. However, in my case, it was only after I was 46 that I realized that I had it, and that was told to me by a caring friend.

In this book, Dr. Amen tells of how he got into the practice of working with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) patients, and he shares his insights into this condition, and often times disability.

Before I go further, let me say clarify this, does Dr. Amen address ADD or ADHD? Actually, he addresses both, for ADHD is one type of ADD. So, the acronyms ADD and ADHD can be used by the reader interchangeably without compromising any understanding of this review.

Most authors of ADD books describe it as one condition, or perhaps two types of conditions. Dr. Amen, on the other hand, breaks it down into six different types of disorders and how they affect the patient and those around the patient.

But, what do I personally feel about this book? As someone who has ADHD, it has been a godsend. Why? Because it has shown me that there is more to this disability than someone saying, "George is just being "George." And, while it doesn't sit you down and say you need to do this and that, and you'll be "normal," it does tell you that there is help out there available. The book also lets you know it is not an easy solution, depending on its severity, but there are some solutions available if you want it. As for my special daughter and wife, one can only cast the line out with an attractive bait on a hook, and hope that they'll read this book and increase their understanding of ADD/ADHD.

I could go on-and-on about this book, and you might gander some insight into what I gained from from the book, on both a personal level, and also on a level of working with others. The book showed me that ADHD is not something one should leave to a General Practioner to diagnose and treat, and I have recently been under the care of a Psychiatrist, who found Dr. Amen's evaluation questionnaire better than the one he was using.

This book, more so than others, shows that there are treatments available that are as individual as the people that are being treated. I would recommend it to all who have ADHD, or have someone they love who has it.

When the day came and a loved one came to me and finally said, "they wanted help" in dealing with their ADHD condition, Dr. Amen's book gave me the knowledge so that I could be empathetic and helpful. For that I am eternally grateful I had read this book, and I could share it with them.

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The Best Book on ADD out there

I was born with ADD. In the 1950's there wasn't a term for it. I did notice my parents had numerous books on hyperactive children, and knew they didn't buy them for my two very normal and grounded sisters.

I own 7 books on this subject but this one really stands out. One reason is the outstanding 71 questionaire that directs you to which of the 6 varities of ADD you may have. This book is worth the price just for this test. It then proceeds to list the many medications that are best suited for each ADD type. Importantly it is written in a clear and concise style.

I just wish the author would update this book as the latest printing is about 5 years old. As such, I bought my copy used via Amazon.

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Useful but...

The book is readable and informative, but needs to be taken with a grain of salt. The practise discussed is not widely accepted and the author can make money from new converts.

One Of The Better Ones

This is one of the best books I've read on ADD. Unfortunately the advice for treating ADD is a little vague and contrite. But considering the books that are out there, this was still the best I've found yet.

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