Attention Deficit

At 57 years of age, John Brink, a successful entrepreneur, found himself in a local bookstore. As he casually wandered through the aisles, his eye was drawn to a particular title: Driven to Distraction, by Edward M. Hallowell and John Ratey. Reading the opening paragraph, John felt an uncommon connection to the material. The authors weren’t just talking to him; they were talking about him. In that moment, John was hit by a thunderclap revelation that upended his entire world. For the first time in his life, he realized who he really was.

It should have been Rebecca Schiller's dream come true: moving her young family to the English countryside to raise goats and coax their own fruit and vegetables from the land. Instead, Rebecca's health begins to crumble, with bewildering symptoms: frequent falls, uncontrollable rages, and mysterious lapses in memory. Her diagnosis finally comes: severe ADHD. Written in unsparing, luminous prose, this is an all-absorbing memoir of one woman's newfound neurodivergence—and a clarion call to overturn the narrative that says minds are either normal and good or different and broken.

Navigating the working world with ADHD can be tricky business for everyone, but it doesn't have to be. Understanding what ADHD actually is, how to talk about it at work, identifying what can help and ways to harness it within the workplace can be as overwhelming as getting a diagnosis - until now.

Are you a woman with ADHD juggling countless responsibilities, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling with focus and organization? You're not alone, and more importantly—you're not powerless. The Complete Toolkit For Busy Women With ADHD is your essential guide to managing ADHD in a way that works for your unique mind. Written by Alethea Lawton, an ADHD heroine who has walked this path herself, this book offers a compassionate approach to understanding and harnessing the strengths of your ADHD mind.

Over the past thirty years, Dr. Monastra has treated more than 15,000 clients who have ADHD. In this indispensable book he shares the knowledge he has gained. Children with ADHD struggle so much with inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity that they have trouble succeeding at home, at school, with friends, or on the playing field. Arranged in a series of sequential lessons to be taken "one at a time," beginning with the causes of ADHD and the most common medical treatments.

“A must for anyone whose ADHD has negatively impacted their diet.” —Publishers Weekly From a registered dietitian living with ADHD, discover a comprehensive guide to cooking and eating as an adult ADHDer, packed with simple strategies, practical tools, and 40 ADHD-friendly recipes...

Time blindness is defined as the inability to accurately sense the passing of time. It is important to note that rather than an intentional disregard for time, time blindness is a sensory issue that can cause nearly every aspect of your life to be more difficult than someone who has a good sense of the passage of time.

Build the confidence, resilience, and skills your daughter needs to succeed in every area of her life, no matter the challenges ADHD brings. You see the brilliance, creativity, and endless potential in your child, but getting her to focus, follow through with routines, or manage friendships sometimes feels like a constant battle. And with the emotional ups and downs that often come with ADHD, it’s easy for your daughter to feel like she doesn’t fit in. But here’s the thing—ADHD doesn’t have to hold her back.

Todo mundo já ouviu falar de Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade, mas o que muitos desconhecem é o lado valioso do TDAH: a criatividade, o entusiasmo e o espírito inovador. Inspirador e prático, este audiolivro descreve as principais características do TDAH e traça um plano para minimizar os traços negativos e permitir que os positivos floresçam em qualquer idade.

Do you sometimes react to situations impulsively, displaying anger and frustration and saying things you wish you could take back the moment they left your mouth? Welcome to Adulthood with ADHD! While many people deal with the exact situations above, most can manage them well enough. But when you add ADHD into the mix, these scenarios can seem impossible, causing undue hardships and stress.

Unlock the secrets to empowering your child with ADHD and transform challenges into triumphs… Do you often wonder why traditional parenting methods aren't working? Tired of the endless cycle of emotional outbursts and distractions? Do you feel overwhelmed by the advice that just doesn't seem to fit your child's unique needs? Parenting a child with ADHD requires a specific approach. One that takes into account their unique brain wiring, strengths, and challenges. It's about understanding that traditional methods may not work for them and finding strategies that do.

With practical instruction and exercises for sharpening your memory and attention, developing a plan to organise, developing your mental flexibility, expanding your emotional regulation, boosting your impulse control, and living your best life, you can make genuine, durable improvements.

Unlock a Life of Organization and Reduced Stress—Even If You’ve Tried Everything Before! Are you overwhelmed by clutter, struggling to stay organized with ADHD? Do you crave structure but feel stuck in a cycle of frustration? You’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD wrestle with the chaos of daily life, unsure how to bring order without stress. But imagine a world where organization feels effortless, your mind is clearer, and productivity comes naturally. Navigating ADHD in Adults: Stress-Free Strategies for Enhanced Focus and Organization offers the tools to turn this vision into reality.

ADHD Decluttering for Adults is a practical and compassionate guide designed specifically for the ADHD brain. Written by author and artist Caitlyn Carter, who lives with ADHD herself, this book delivers realistic, judgment-free solutions to the everyday overwhelm of clutter. Whether you’re drowning in laundry, buried under paperwork, or can’t open your email inbox without panicking, this book offers a roadmap to clarity.

The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, parents and women themselves as it maps out where to go for information, who can help and how to understand ADHD better. It explains routes to assessment and diagnosis for girls and young women, how to access support in education, available treatments and the impact of living with ADHD on overall mental health. It explores the benefits of ADHD coaching for girls to help develop their unique strengths and talents.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, The ADHD Artist provides the tools, strategies, and encouragement you need to thrive. Transform your ADHD from a hindrance into your greatest creative asset and live a life filled with productivity, passion, and artistic fulfillment.

Discover the empowering approach to cleaning and organizing with ADHD—without hating yourself in the process. Do you feel constant guilt, shame, and frustration because no matter how hard you try, your home never stays organized? Have your attempts at following ‘traditional’ cleaning advice failed, making you believe it’s impossible because of ADHD? Have you ever felt like a failure because you can't maintain a tidy space despite your best efforts?

Unlock the transformative power of understanding and managing ADHD with "The Ultimate ADHD Handbook."

If you’re a Teenager or Young Adult with ADHD, you’re about to discover your superpowers. This book is your no-BS guide to unlocking your full potential and getting things DONE—without changing who you are!

Lange Zeit fragt sich Angelina Boerger: Bin ich einfach chaotisch und kann nicht gut mit Stress umgehen oder steckt vielleicht mehr dahinter? Mit Ende 20 erhält sie schließlich die Diagnose "AD(H)S im Erwachsenenalter" und ist erleichtert: Endlich hat die Kirmes in ihrem Kopf einen richtigen Namen. Schätzungsweise 2,5 Millionen Erwachsene sind in Deutschland von der Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-/Hyperaktivitätsstörung, kurz AD(H)S, betroffen. Die Symptome bei Erwachsenen sehen in der Regel anders aus als bei Kindern, und auch das Bild des klassischen "Zappelphilipps" ist längst überholt.