Whether you're
concerned about your child, yourself, or your partner being diagnosed
with ADHD, this is a book to read. I believe that too many people are
being given a catchall diagnosis and being medicated to change
behavior that can actually give great advantages if understood and
used properly. I find it very upsetting that so many school children
are being medicated. Certainly, very active children can be
disruptive in a strictly run classroom, but there are ways to
structure a classroom to allow them to use some of their excess
energy, keep them interested, and make them productive members of the
class.
This book covers a
broad spectrum of advice and information about ADHD. In the first
section, the author explores the myth of what ADHD is including the
diagnosis, medication, and learning methods. In the second section,
the author discusses the unique abilities of the ADHD individual. The
third section covers careers that are suited to the ADHD individual.
Too many people diagnosed as ADHD feel that they don't fit into
society, but with a little understanding they can find a valuable
place. The examples the author gives should help everyone see how
successful an individual with this behavior can be.
I highly recommend
this book. It contains technical information, but is presented in a
way that's easy to read. I wish all teachers and parents would read
this book before taking the easy route of medication. This book will
give you confidence that it is a behavior pattern that can be dealt
with without pills and can bring out the best in an individual.
I reviewed this book
for Net Galley.
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