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Pieces of a Puzzle: The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD

Carolyn Dukarm

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An Innovative Approach to the Treatment of Eating Disorders 5 out of 5 stars.
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Pieces of A Puzzle: The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD has made a significant difference in my life. Dr. Dukarm is able to translate her knowledge and recommendations into a context that is easy to understand and apply. The content of this book is extremely beneficial, especially for those struggling with Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. After reading this book I contacted Dr. Dukarm, she was able to provide a consult. Her recommendations change my life for the better.

Poeces of a Puzzle- The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

A wonderful, easy reading book that gives you all the important information you need if dealing with a child with ADD, an eating disorder, or both. The question and answer layout makes it easy to find information quickly. I highly recommend it. I have a child with ADD (inattentive type) and she dabbles with eating issues. Thanks for this fabulous book.

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Many individuals suffer daily from the symptoms of eating disorders. For many, however, their eating is not the only area of their life that is out-of-control. In this book, Dr. Dukarm, a pediatrician and eating disorders specialist, focuses on the overlap between eating disorders and ADD and points out how diagnosing and treating both of these disorders can fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle that hold the key to recovery.

Calm Down & Play: Activities to Help Impulsive Children

Loretta Oleck Berger

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EXCELLENT for Therapist, parents, and teachers working with kids with ADHD 5 out of 5 stars.
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This workbook is full of helpful exercises. As a therapist i found that my young clients really enjoyed and learned from the exercises. Great for working with impulse control issues.

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Ages 5 - 12. This book is filled with fun and effective activities to help children calm down and control impulses, focus, concentrate and organize their thoughts, identify and verbalize feelings, channel and release excess energy appropriately, and build self-esteem and confidence. Most of the activities take no more than 10 minutes and can be played just about anywhere-
while a child is waiting on line, riding in a car, or even getting ready for bed.

Adult AD/HD: A Reader-Friendly Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Michele Novotni, Thomas A. Whiteman

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WHY DON’T YOU THINK BEFORE YOU ACT?
ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?
CAN’T YOU JUST RELAX AND TAKE IT EASY?

These are the kinds of comments and criticisms that adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder hear again and again. So what’s the problem? The truth is, inattentiveness, unfinished projects, inconsistency, impulsivity, and short attention spans are not chosen behaviors designed to drive others crazy. They’re common symptoms of a much greater problem that affects millions of adults—Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), formerly known as ADD.

If these behaviors describe you or someone you know, Adult AD/HD can help. Not only does it identify, explain, and dispel the myths surrounding this disorder, but it also examines the symptoms of AD/HD and gives reasonable methods for diagnosis and treatment. Now completely revised and updated to incorporate the many medical discoveries and changes in the AD/HD field, Adult AD/HD includes chapters on coaching and alternative treatment options.

Written especially for adults with AD/HD, this book works with the reader, providing an easy-to-read format, highlighted summaries, and true stories to illustrate the information. A valuable resource, Adult AD/HD also brings a better understanding to professional caregivers and the families, friends, and coworkers of those with AD/HD.

Clinicians' Guide to Adult ADHD: Assessment and Intervention (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional) (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional)

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Bill Clinton's classic ADHD symptoms, Hillary's compensating 5 out of 5 stars.
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Having noticed and become more familiar with symptoms and failures of ADHD, it is helpful for how often these factors show up in society. For example, the "enigma" of Bill Clinton may be confusing to many, but may be a result of the class symptoms of many of the characteristics of ADHD undiagnosed persons whose spouses often compensate for them in many situations and circumstances. This can be seen in many cases where she "spoke for him," in interviews, for example, to explain what he meant, or to clarify his views, specifically in the 1995 interview about Flowers when he said "he had caused pain in his marriage." Reviewing the many complaints or observations of his staff about his personality suggests that he was indeed not only brilliant, but also suffered the effects of ADHD that had never been diagnosed, and should be looked at with what we are beginning to learn about adults with undiagnosed ADHD. All signs point to this problem and may explain much of his approach and his behavior, especially the desire to do everything at once, and to jump around from thing to thing. The extent of the effects of childhood trauma and the possibility of undiagnosed ADHD together make for a very interesting analysis of this complicated person, and how his family and friends deal with, or cover for him, in many situations. Hillary has classic characteristics of many of the compensating ADHD behaviors that unwittingly spouses fall into using to cope with their ADHD mates over time.

Editorial Review:

This text offers practicing clinicians strategies, interventions, suggestions, guidance and ideas to work with adults struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and is intended as a reference to which clinicians will turn time and time again as issues or problems present themselves. The text will also provide a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and expand the development of an ongoing model to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

Paul H. Wender

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Most people still think of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a psychiatric disorder affecting only young children and adolescents. During the past decade, however, researchers have become convinced that ADHD is not always outgrown with age. Instead, they insist, it very often persists in later life and is a common psychiatric disorder in adults.
Paul H. Wender, who has been studying and writing about this disorder for more than 25 years, is the ideal candidate to sort out the current controversy surrounding the often undiagnosed ailment. When Wender's acclaimed The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult, directed at both lay readers and clinicians, was published in 1987, the American Journal of Psychiatry greeted it as "very clearly written and free of technical jargon," and declared that it "should be in the personal library of every clinician of any discipline who deals with children with attention deficit disorder, adolescents, or adults on a regular basis." Now, in Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults, Wender for the first time gathers together the important new breakthroughs he and others have made in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults. Written for psychiatrists and non-medical therapists, but also of interest to the lay reader, the book emphasizes the commonalities that emerge from the research literature and winnows the factual from the sensational or overly simplistic reports in the popular media. Wender points to possible relationships between ADHD in adults and other psychiatric disorders, and discusses the impact of the disorder which can produce marital discord, academic failure, and disrupted careers.
Reviewing what we know about ADHD, its symptoms, its life course, its etiology, the usefulness of various drug treatments, and the value to the patient of education about the disorder, Wender brings together a wealth of information not available in any other volume. A clinician who has treated patients with ADHD for many years, he offers compelling firsthand accounts from men and women who offer dramatic insight into what it feels like to have ADHD and how it responds to medical treatment. Combining the insights of his clinical practice with his innovative research on pharmacological treatments of psychiatric disorders, Wender builds a powerful case that ADHD in adults is a common genetically transmitted disorder. However, he also offers evidence that drug treatments can dramatically reduce symptoms and, when necessary, render patients more amenable to treatment for any residual psychological symptoms. Further progress, Wender maintains, requires that more precise clinical trials go hand in hand with molecular genetic research.
Destined to become a classic in the field, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults is an indispensable guide for clinicians and family counselors, and a source of help, hope, and understanding for adults who suspect that they or someone they care about may suffer from this much misunderstood disorder.

ADHD in Adulthood: A Guide to Current Theory, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Margaret Weiss, Lily Trokenberg Hechtman, Gabrielle Weiss

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Until the 1970s, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) was considered a childhood problem that disappeared during adolescence, but today most professionals recognize ADHD as a disorder that can continue in adulthood. With new findings about adult ADHD receiving unprecedented media attention, ADHD has become one of the most frequently self-diagnosed disorders in psychiatry. ADHD in Adulthood is a comprehensive guide to theory, diagnosis, and treatment that will help physicians and other health care professionals as well as patients and their families understand and cope with the disorder.

Here, leading authorities provide a practical approach for diagnosing and treating ADHD in adult patients. All three authors have extensive experience treating children and adults with ADHD, and Drs. Gabrielle Weiss and Lily Trokenberg Hechtman conducted the first study following children with ADHD into adulthood.

How does ADHD manifest itself in adult life? In general, the authors write, hyperactivity tends to diminish with age, impulsivity changes quality, and attention problems remain the same but become more disabling as organizational demands increase. The authors carefully answer the questions often posed by professionals and patients about these symptoms and other issues. They describe the diagnostic interview and the use of rating scales, and include examples of the scales in the text. They also provide a well-balanced review of associated psychiatric conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders, Tourette's syndrome, oppositional and conduct problems, and substance abuse. Descriptions of all the primary approaches to treatment—medication, psychological therapies, and environmental restructuring—include vivid case examples.

Because ADHD is both an adult and a pediatric disorder and is frequently found in more than one family member, the authors also discuss ADHD's effects on the family. The book includes descriptions of the disorder's impact written by each member of a family in which both the mother and the eldest son suffer from ADHD. ADHD in Adulthood ends with speculations on directions the field may take and suggestions for future research.

Moving Beyond ADD/ADHD, Second Edition

Rita O. Kirch, Avery Hart

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Effective Tools for Change... 5 out of 5 stars.
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All I can say is "simply outstanding." Many health practitioners have been saying for years that ADD/ADHD needs a "multi-modal" approach, and the authors, while very careful not to dismiss medications for ADHD state, "whatever the cause of these symptoms, there are certain things common to all who are experiencing them, as well, certain things that can be 'retraind' and 'reframed'" (my paraphrase)

I am 46 and was a "victim" of ADHD all of my life, until my late 30's living on the edge, at times almost homeless...Even before I read this book, I had learned much of it intuitively, and when I came across it, found it "languaged" my experience to the "T". Whatever the cause (ultimate or proximate) of ADHD, there are things we can do to change our world, and our perception of the world.

ADHD folk, never quite get the joke: "DR. DR., it hurts when I do this, 'so DON'T do it!'", rather we just continue using old strategies that accomplish nothing. Using some of the book's excersizes, in a sense, I "graduated" from them...more than giving me useful tools, (which it did) it opened up my thinking, and hence I have forged my own unique set of tools, through examining my experience in the world...and it would not have been possible (to my mind) without the "concretization" that this book did for my intuitions.

Not everything in the book, may be for everyone, but if you walk away with the book's jist, it can help you change your own life...You are not a victim, neither is your child...ADHD, rather than a disease is a set of neurological traits, which when misunderstood can wreak havoc in our lives, but when understood and harnessed can help us not only to overcome, but to exceed ours and others expectations entirely!

I wish I had had this book when I was an adolescent, in hindsite, I might not have been ready to receive its message, but who knows...more important than the excersizes, imho, is the main message this book speaks about! A MUST READ!

Editorial Review:

This holistic approach to treating A.D.D./A.D.H.D. offers a powerful new perspective that enables those with this disorder, and their loved ones, to shift their focus from the negative symptoms that disrupts their lives and effectively move beyond A.D.D. Lighting the way with up-to-date information, and penetrating insight, the authors provide readers with holistic and clinical wisdom and tools for lasting recovery for themselves and their loved ones.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies

C. Keith, Ph.D. Conners

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ADHD accounts for 30 to 40 percent of all referrals made to child guidance clinics, yet is one of the most controversial and difficult disorders to define. How is ADHD different in children and adults? What is the likelihood of recovery? Which treatment strategies are most effective? Get answers to these questions in minutes. Plus, review: ADHD symptoms at each developmental phase infancy to adulthood Genetic and neurological factors Observation assessment guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults Severity rating guidelines 6 psychotherapies most often used to treat ADHD Stimulant medications side-effect management, compliance issues, and contraindications Non-stimulant medication effectiveness Clinician FAQs about ADHD medications

ADHD Grown Up: A Guide to Adolescent and Adult ADHD

Joel L. Young

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ADHD Grown Up-A guide to adolescent and adult ADHD 5 out of 5 stars.
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As a Pediatrician with a practice growing older; I had some great concerns about my late adolescent early adult ADHD patients.In particular who would continue their care after outgrowing me.Joel Young is a psychiatrist whom I know professionally for many years.His reputation in our community is beyond reproach.I wholeheartedly thank him for taking time away from his busy schedule and his family to author this wonderful book.
I personally found it very helpful for me to bridge the gap between my older adolescents and successful journey as adults.
Again Joel, I thank you!

Editorial Review:

An essential clinical resource when working with adult ADHD clients.

ADHD Grown Up thoroughly explores the three major types of ADHD, discussing the impact of the disorder on the individual and showing how symptoms frequently transition from adolescence into adulthood. The book provides clear guidance on how to diagnose adolescents and adults with ADHD, and discuses common co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, learning disorders, fatigue and chronic pain. Written by a seasoned psychiatrist and clinical researcher, ADHD Grown Up delves into difficult cases such as the rebellious ADHD adolescent, the substance-abusing young adult with longstanding ADHD, and middle-aged women with inattentive ADHD and fibromyalgia. Drawing on scores of actual case studies, ADHD Grown Up demonstrates psychotherapeutic techniques and offers the latest information on medication approaches.

Overload

David K Miller

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This Book Was Really Ahead Of It's Time!! 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

It was sad for me to see that this book is currently out of print.

I am researching the connection between alcoholism and ADD. This book is revolutionary but due to the fact that it was published several years ago - I feel that it did not recieve the attention that it deserved. There is much new research regarding this disorder especially concerning the adult population that this book if had been published now would fly off of the shelves.
Most books on ADD (I've read over twelve) merely suggest that there is a link between ADD and addiction - this book focuses on that connection!!

I was hoping to pick up a copy for myself and a friend but I guess that I will have keep looking for a copy of my own and incur library fines until I do!!

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This fascinating collaborative effort explores many of the causes, cases and concerns surrounding ADD. With the insights of clinician Dave Miller and scientist Ken Blum, Overload gives an in-depth picture of what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder really looks like, how it's related to addiction, and how it happens in certain people.