Deficit Disorder

Filled with actionable strategies proven to improve focus, increase productivity, and promote well-being, Brain Hacks will help you transform the way you work, live, and feel by tapping into the power of your executive functioning skills. Modern life requires a lot of our brains. We need to stay organized, manage our time wisely, and make important decisions. These essential skills - known as executive functioning - affect every aspect of our lives, from how we function at work and home to how we manage stress.

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated.

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future. Twelve months of confusion later, journalist Matilda embarked on an epic voyage to figure out what's really happening in the stormy seas of the ADHD brain and write the guide she wished she'd had. The Year I Met My Brain is the ultimate travel companion for navigating and enjoying life as an ADHD adult

For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play — a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones. In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of “being normal” really is.

La vérité est que ces symptômes sont tout aussi frustrants pour votre enfant. Ce que vous percevez souvent comme des comportements indisciplinés est généralement un appel à l’aide. Mais comme il n’a pas encore appris les bonnes compétences d'auto-régulation, il ne peut pas répondre à ses besoins de manière proactive.

Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska has created an 8-step program for using mindfulness practice (attention and awareness training) to overcome the symptoms of ADHD. The program includes practices such as sitting meditation, body awareness, thoughtful speaking and listening, development of self-acceptance, mindful self-coaching, cultivation of a balanced view of thoughts and emotions, and more.

"Ton enfant est hyperactif... ou pas" offre un regard frais et approfondi sur la manière dont nous percevons et réagissons à l'énergie débordante de nos enfants. S'appuyant sur des expériences personnelles et une recherche rigoureuse, l'auteur, un parent confronté aux nombreux diagnostics de TDAH et d’hyperactivité pour son fils, remet en question les solutions rapides souvent proposées. Après avoir aidé avec succès son fils, il a partagé ses découvertes sur les réseaux sociaux pour aider le plus grand nombre de parents possible.

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

Adults with ADHD can be successful, achieve their goals, and live out big dreams—and you can help. You can set boundaries to manage your own emotional and financial stress, too. In When an Adult You Love Has ADHD you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage their disorder, and pursue paths in life where ADHD might not pose such a big problem. Dr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment.

Dificuldade para se concentrar, inquietação, impulsividade e muita energia. Os sintomas mais comuns do transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade (TDAH) são bem conhecidos, mas como identificá-lo e saber a hora de procurar ajuda profissional? A Dra. Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva esclarece essas e muitas outras dúvidas em Mentes inquietas, que está de volta às livrarias em edição revista e ampliada da editora Principium.

The Queen of Distraction presents practical skills to help women with ADHD achieve focus and balance in all areas of life, whether it's at home, at work, or in relationships. Psychotherapist Terry Matlen delves into the feminine side of ADHD, discussing the elements of this condition that are particular to women, such as relationships, skin sensitivities, meal planning, parenting, and dealing with out-of-control hormones.

Are you exhausted from the challenges of ADHD parenting? Wondering how to help your child thrive—without constant emotional outbursts, frustration, or struggles with focus? This two-in-one workbook is the breakthrough you’ve been searching for!

ADHD affects roughly four percent of adults, but the amount of relationships affected is much higher. The divorce rate is nearly twice as high in marriages when one or both partners have ADHD. In fact, research has shown that on average about 61 percent of marriages actually end in divorce when ADHD is involved. ADHD symptoms add consistent and predictable problems to any marriage in which one or both partners have the condition.

Bloomsbury presents ADHD Unpacked, an essential guide to surviving and thriving with adult ADHD, written and read by Alex Conner and James Brown, the hosts of the hit ADHD podcast, The ADHD Adults.

If you're an adult with ADHD who's tired of trying to fit into a neurotypical mold, this book is your empowering guide to understanding and celebrating your one-of-a-kind brain. Extra Focus is not your average ADHD book. Written by Jesse J. Anderson, an adult with ADHD, this compassionate and practical handbook is like having a heart-to-heart with a wise friend who truly understands your struggles and triumphs.

Exploring ADHD often comes with concerns of labeling our children, yet understanding it can celebrate their uniqueness. With about 6 million children diagnosed according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and possibly millions more undiagnosed, the spectrum of ADHD symptoms is broad, affecting family dynamics, academic success, and everyday challenges both for the children and their parents trying to navigate this complex condition.

Adult ADHD can affect men in different ways. Men may experience it in various ways, and its symptoms can be more challenging to detect. Men with ADHD are often overlooked, leaving many who are struggling with their abilities to feel isolated or confused about what they're experiencing. While the underlying mechanisms of ADHD are still being studied, it is thought that the male brain may process information differently than the female brain, which could account for some of these differences. This audiobook was written for men who think they have ADHD or have been diagnosed with it.

ADHD girls and women often fall under the radar. This rigorous and accessible audiobook connects current research (which until recently has mostly focused on men) to the lived experiences of girls and women with ADHD, weaving in their personal struggles and breakthroughs throughout their lives from childhood and the teen years through to motherhood, menopause and beyond. Family doctor, psychiatrist, and international ADHD expert Lotta Borg Skoglund combines years of experience in the treatment and assessment of ADHD with the powerful testimonies of the women she has encountered along the way.

Living with AuDHD is like being a unicorn—misunderstood, contradictory, and often invisible to others. You shine with creativity and innovation, but struggle to fit in — always feeling 'too much'. Autism and ADHD pull you in opposite directions, creating a lifetime of contradictions no one else can see. AuDHD isn’t listed in diagnostic manuals because until 2013, you couldn’t be diagnosed with both conditions — despite a co-occurrence rate of approximately 50-70%. These two neurotypes often clash, like opposing magnets in the brain. ADHD craves novelty; autism resists change.

When you think of ADHD, you immediately think of impulsivity and hyperactivity. Well, this is only one type of ADHD, which shows up more often in boys. The other, less talked-about classification is inattentive ADHD, which largely affects girls.