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Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD
Using breakthrough diagnostic techniques, Dr. Daniel Amen has discovered that there are six distinct types of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), each requiring a different treatment. With recommendations for prescription drugs, nutraceutical therapy, cognitive reprogramming, parenting and educational strategies, biofeedback, self-hypnosis and more, this revolutionary approa...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
June 6th 2002
by Berkley Trade
(first published 2001)
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Dissecting the 6 types of ADD and what can be done to deal with the disorder as it is. Living apart of a family with different types of ADD is challenging, this book helps as it does not give the simplistic antidotes about ADD = forgetfulness, HaHaHa. This gives case studies of Dr. Amen's patients and the course of action he used to bring about balance using medicine.
Now this is not a book for someone looking to diagnose themselves with the disorder, rather it gives a glimpse into how...more
Now this is not a book for someone looking to diagnose themselves with the disorder, rather it gives a glimpse into how...more
This book describes the different types of ADD which are quite different from each other. If you have a kid with any problems with school, relationships, verbalizing, or depression, read it.
This man is a dynamo of energy and enthusiam for fixing the brain when everyone else is giving up. Often he decibes sitautions where wrong disagnosis are given to a person and their life slowly falls apart - for no reason. There are solutions. He has a practise in Cliafornia and Virginia and writes a z...more
This man is a dynamo of energy and enthusiam for fixing the brain when everyone else is giving up. Often he decibes sitautions where wrong disagnosis are given to a person and their life slowly falls apart - for no reason. There are solutions. He has a practise in Cliafornia and Virginia and writes a z...more
I am surrounded by people who I suddenly understood a lot better from the information in this book. It also gave me some tools to put some of them on a path to discover the truth about themselves and how to improve their lives. I noticed a lot of duplicate information in this book from one of Dr. Amen's other books I read, but if you are not planning to read all of his books you'll be glad it is in there. If you at all suspect someone you care about has ADD, this is a great starting point.
Loved this book. It has information I've never heard about ADHD, even though it was written several years ago. Dr. Amen is a neuroscientist who has used SPECT brain-imaging scans to see activity and blood-flow patterns of thousands of people. The images correspond with his findings on what's happening in the brains of people with ADHD (as well as lots of other things like brain injury and drug/alcohol use--take a look at real scan pictures at www.amenclinic.com--fascinating stuff). Very helpful ...more
Doctors thought I had depression/anxiety, but when I had to change doctors and the new doctor who has a background in neurology, started asking me about the medication the previous doctor had put me on and then asking me specific questions about my life, school, organization struggles, etc. He told me I test positive for type 2 A.D.D. and not depression. Currently working off the depression meds, and starting a new course of action. This explains a lot of my frustrations I had in school gro...more
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from the library computer:
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
PART I: ADD UNCOVERED
ADD in the Real World: Stories Throug the Life Cycle
3 (8)
The ADD Story
11 (29)
Looking into the ADD Brain: The Development of SPECT Imaging in Psychiatry
40 (27)
The Amen Clinic ADD Type Questionnaire
67 (10)
PART II: THE SIX ADD TYPES
Type 1: Classic ADD
77 (16)
Ty...more
from the library computer:
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
PART I: ADD UNCOVERED
ADD in the Real World: Stories Throug the Life Cycle
3 (8)
The ADD Story
11 (29)
Looking into the ADD Brain: The Development of SPECT Imaging in Psychiatry
40 (27)
The Amen Clinic ADD Type Questionnaire
67 (10)
PART II: THE SIX ADD TYPES
Type 1: Classic ADD
77 (16)
Ty...more
This book is helping me to fully understand my son's diagnosis of ADD. So many symptoms that are mentioned in the book as related to ADD are very much my child, and I had not before associated them with this disorder. I now better understand what our pediatrician was explaining to us about brain neurotransmitters and what the effect is on the brain. Generally, I get bored reading medical-related books, but this one is so relevant to us that I am having no problems reading and understanding it.
I would have to admit that while I don't buy into every argument Dr. Amen makes about ADD, this book served as a lifeline to me as we struggled through my daughter's fourth grade year.
For the first time, ever, I was able to see what ADD looks like. Through Dr. Amen's revolutionary brain imaging research, he photographed the non-ADD and ADD brains during concentration and proved that the prefrontal cortex actually goes back to rest as if overworked for an ADD child. I could link that...more
For the first time, ever, I was able to see what ADD looks like. Through Dr. Amen's revolutionary brain imaging research, he photographed the non-ADD and ADD brains during concentration and proved that the prefrontal cortex actually goes back to rest as if overworked for an ADD child. I could link that...more
Excellent resource for parents who either suspect that their child may have ADD or has been diagnosed with it. As I read the core symptoms of ADD, I discovered that I have it myself. I've been able to function better just knowing that I have an "ADD brain". I'm not crazy or lazy, I just have to work with the way my brain acts.
I was more impressed than I thought I'd be with this book.
Should a person who has difficulties assuming a "normal" life in spite of high intelligence, "settle" for a job beneath his abilities mainly so he will not be overly stressed, and then enjoy his hobbies? That's what I had decided would be best for the people I know who suffer with emotional problems.
But what if they could be treated for whatever they have, and then assume a more normal life?
...more
Should a person who has difficulties assuming a "normal" life in spite of high intelligence, "settle" for a job beneath his abilities mainly so he will not be overly stressed, and then enjoy his hobbies? That's what I had decided would be best for the people I know who suffer with emotional problems.
But what if they could be treated for whatever they have, and then assume a more normal life?
...more
Daniel Amen is able to explain a lot about brain activation patterns in an understandable way and there are plenty of SPECT scan images in the book that also help in visualizing how the brain is working inefficiently in some ways. He has a clinic in Reston, VA and is a proponent of neurofeedback.
Well, I'd first have to say that the title of "Healing ADD" is a bit of an overstatement. He does not make any more claims to be able to "heal" ADD than any other book recommending treatment of various kinds. With that said, I really learned a lot about the neurology of ADHD and found the SPECT images very interesting. And the 6 types that he describes are also very interesting.
He also goes into quite a bit of detail about the "games" people with ADD p...more
He also goes into quite a bit of detail about the "games" people with ADD p...more
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I have read several books on the subject of ADD--this is the best of them. There are many very interesting aspects to this book. The author has been able to break ADD into six categories. People who suffer from ADD generally fall into one of these categories, though occasionally, into a combination of them. There is a questionnaire that helps one to sort out which category one might fit into. Most interesting of all, is the gallery of SPECT brain scans, that correspond to these six categories of...more
This is the BEST book about ADD/ADHD that I've read. If you or anyone in your family has ADD get this book and read it. It's very helpful in handling ADD.
Most people probably have "ADD" to a degree and it would seem this "Attention Deficite Disorder" is a way to group people, almost using the title as an excuse for what's happening. The simple truth is, and what I've learned from this book, is habits are formed over a period of time, and some are bad. We don't know how to deal with these habits, but this book doesn't concentrate on "calling them" anything, rather assisting one to fix them so there's no need to even...more
This is a fascinating book. The author does brain SPECT scans to determine what is really going on. Using the scans he can see which parts of the brain are working too hard and which ones are asleep and compares them to normal scans.
There are many successful case stories that illustrate the different types of ADD and how he was able to help them. What was shocking is how many brain problems are caused by trauma to the brain from banging the head on something.
There are ...more
There are many successful case stories that illustrate the different types of ADD and how he was able to help them. What was shocking is how many brain problems are caused by trauma to the brain from banging the head on something.
There are ...more
I am learning a ton and it is extremely helpful for anyone with ADD or anyone married to/living with someone with ADD.
A psychiatrist recommended this book to us in regards to our son's autism. The dr said that he doesn't necessarily believe that everything boils down to ADD, but that he thought the information about vitamins and supplements was sound. I've loaned this to Andy's teacher, as well as several of ther parents of children with autism and we've all taken away something useful from this book. I don't believe anything will "cure" autism, but if a daily dose of l-tyrosine will help reduce an...more
This is probably the best ADHD book I have read so far. He is realistic about medication therapy and it's role, and also outlines natural therapies that can help without being judgmental either way--which is rare in this field. I love that he has been such a pioneer with SPECT brain scans in a clinical setting that show the actual physiological issues behind the behaviors. Hopefully it will catch on and become more readily available nationwide!
This was an incredibly helpful book in realizing the 6 types of ADD. As a parent of a child with ADHD that does not fit the typical picture of what most teachers and parents assume ADD looks like, I appreciated the depiction of the 6 ADD types and how they are played out in different kids and adults. This book offers several solutions for those struggling with how to parent a child like this, and this book was tremendously helpful for us as a family.
Although it is missing practicum for each type of ADD, this book was essential to our family understanding the effects of our sons ADHD and what approach should be tried first for treatment then ultimate healing. A must have for anyone who needs more understanding of the causes and effects of ADD / ADHD. Absolutely love the chapter on A.N.T.S and was able to identify which type of ADHD was being manifested. In a word : Helpful!
Valerie J K
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A friend with ADD recommended this book. It contains a wealth of information, but I got sidetracked often and kept losing the book (I guess I have ADD!). :) In all actuality, there are many misconceptions about ADD and ADHD, and this book contained much more in-depth analysis and information than other books I've read on the subject. I liked the focus on the physical/medical problem rather than the behavioral/mental issues.
Danika Nieves
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This book counters the pigeonholing of all short attention spans and divides ADD into six unique types with different treatment options for each. Especially interesting is Amen's use of SPECT imaging technology to treat people based on images of their brain rather than on mere speculation
A fascinating read, and one that definitely helps the non-ADDer (as well as those afflicted) understand exactly what ADD/ADHD is, how it feels to have it, and what can and cannot be corrected by will alone.
This answered SO MANY questions about my daughter's behavior and habits. She's subsequently had a brain scan at Dr. Amen's clinic and is on medication that has changed her life -- and her mother's and mine.
This was a very informative book. I did find it a little repetitive though. I like how it goes over many different ways to "heal" ADD, including exercise, diet, medication, etc. I don't like how he makes it seem like medication is necessary.
Excellent book, dispelling many of the myths surrounding ADD (including "does it really exist?"). Using brain imaging to *prove* ADD brains are wired differently, Dr. Amen goes on to state there are 6 types of ADD, not 2 as previously thought.
Using his twenty years of experience in the filed, and drawing on his own experience as a father of 3 children with ADD, Dr. Amen outlines traditional therapies and medications, but also advocates a whole integrated mind/body approach u...more
Using his twenty years of experience in the filed, and drawing on his own experience as a father of 3 children with ADD, Dr. Amen outlines traditional therapies and medications, but also advocates a whole integrated mind/body approach u...more
This book is very informative. I learned so much about ADD, how the brain works and treatments. I am so grateful for the recommendation, thanks Kristen.
This is a great book for anyone that needs to self treat ADD. Highly recommended
very insightful I found his research fascinating and I like the suggestions he gives for families and individuals to help in treatment of ADD
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