ADHD Does Not Exist
"Parents will be better armed to ask more of the right questions after reading Saul's book." -- Publisher's Weekly "Sure to ruffle some feathers, ADHD Does Not Exist is provocative and pensive." -- Booklist "A provocative, valuable guide for parents, school personnel and medical practitioners who deal with individuals showing symptoms routinely attributed to ADHD." -- Kirkus Review "...an accessible, detailed, and well-documented list of rule-outs for those who are exploring an ADHD diagnosis. VERDICT: Essential for parents and teachers." -- Library Journal
In this groundbreaking and controversial book, behavioral neurologist Dr. Richard Saul draws on five decades of experience treating thousands of patients labeled with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder-one of the fastest growing and widely diagnosed conditions today-to argue that ADHD is actually a cluster of symptoms stemming from over 20 other conditions and disorders. Les mer
Based on his experience, he offers a shocking conclusion: ADHD is not a condition on its own, but rather a symptom complex caused by over twenty separate conditions-from poor eyesight and giftedness to bipolar disorder and depression-each requiring its own specific treatment. Drawing on in-depth scientific research and real-life stories from his numerous patients, ADHD Does not Exist synthesizes Dr. Saul's findings, and offers and clear advice for everyone seeking answers.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Harper Wave
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 336
- ISBN
- 9780062266743
- Utgivelsesår
- 2015
- Format
- 20 x 14 cm
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"Parents will be better armed to ask more of the right questions after reading Saul's book." -- Publisher's Weekly "Sure to ruffle some feathers, ADHD Does Not Exist is provocative and pensive." -- Booklist "A provocative, valuable guide for parents, school personnel and medical practitioners who deal with individuals showing symptoms routinely attributed to ADHD." -- Kirkus Review "...an accessible, detailed, and well-documented list of rule-outs for those who are exploring an ADHD diagnosis. VERDICT: Essential for parents and teachers." -- Library Journal