Here's a book about Adult ADD that is immensely entertaining, informative, and uncomplicated. Drs. Gordon and McClure spare no effort or humor in clearly describing concepts essential to understanding how this disorder is best identified and treated. You'll find a refreshing absence of jargon and an abundance of common sense, practical advice, and healthy skepticism. This fine brew of scientific evidence and clinical wisdom is so cleverly presented that even the most inattentive reader will breeze through its pages.

Reviews

“This book is a must for all adults who have or who think they might have ADD. This is truly a consumer's guide that takes you each step of the way, from evaluation to treatment."
Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D.
Counseling Care Center

“Gordon and McClure have really done it now! This entertaining, informative guide to understanding, identifying, and coping with Adult ADD outpaces the competition by a wide margin. It informs without making the reader feel lazy, stupid, or crazy."
Arthur L. Robin, Ph.D.
Wayne State University School of Medicine

"It clarifies many myths and misunderstandings. Adults will find Its irreverent, 'tell it-like-it-is' style appealing."
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D.
Director, Chesapeake Psychological Services Bethesda, MD

Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Principle 1: Don’t believe everything you hear about ADD from us experts today , because tomorrow we could just as easily say the opposite
Principle 2: Before you assume you have ADD, make sure you’re not simply on the sloppy , spacey, hot-headed, or impatient side of life.
Principle 3: Before you assume you have ADD, make sure you’re not depressed, anxious, physically ill, or odd.
Principle 4: You don’t come down with ADD like you do a cold.
Principle 5: ADD is a disorder that loves company.
Principle 6: Don’t assume anything unless you’ve had a credible evaluation.
Principle 7: Having ADD stinks!
Principle 8: Don’t be fooled by claims of magic cures for ADD.
Principle 9: Medication: The stuff usually works.
Principle 10: Getting better might make matters worse.
Principle 11: With or without medication, life goes on.
Principle 12: You can’t pick your relatives, but you can pick your college.
Principle 13: Don’t play third base if you can’t throw.
Principle 14: Keep your eyes on the prize. Resources