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How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHD mind, and thrive

ADHD affects millions of people-some 3 to 5% of the general population. Written by a neuroscientist who has studied ADHD, a clinician who has diagnosed and treated it for 30 years, and a special educator who sees it daily, The Energetic Brain provides the latest information from neuroscience on how the ADHD brain works and shows how to harness its potential for success. It distills the latest research findings to give readers the most up-to-date information available and provides practical strategies for managing ADHD-and thriving-at school, at work, and at home, from childhood through adulthood.

  • Debunks popular (and destructive) myths about ADHD
  • Covers how to manage ADHD with medication or without, what parents can do to help, and how to thrive with ADHD throughout the lifespan
  • Offers effective academic and behavioral interventions for school, and helpful accommodations for the workplace

    • The Energetic Brain provides a truly thorough view of ADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents, teachers, and those living with ADHD.

    ISBN-13: 9780470615164

    Media Type: Paperback

    Publisher: Wiley

    Publication Date: 02-01-2012

    Pages: 448

    Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

    Cecil R. Reynolds, Ph.D., is emeritus professor of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. Kimberly J. Vannest, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Educational Psychology and Special Education at Texas A&M University. Judith R. Harrison, Ph.D., is a clinical research scientist at Ohio University.

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    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments ix

    About the Authors xi

    Foreword by Sally E. Shaywitz xvii

    Preface xxv

    Part One: Getting to Know ADHD

    1. What Is ADHD? 3

    2. What ADHD Looks Like: Common Behaviors and Related Disorders 27

    3. How ADHD Affects Family and Friends 51

    Part Two: Getting Help

    4. Is It Really ADHD? Getting the Right Diagnosis 77

    5. How Medication Affects the ADHD Brain 107

    6. Nonmedical Interventions That Work 141

    Part Three: Managing ADHD from Childhood Through Adulthood

    7. Interventions That Strengthen Family Relationships: Strategies for Parents 171

    8. Helping Students with ADHD Succeed at School: Strategies for Teachers 199

    9. A Crash Course in Special Education and Section 504 231

    10. Practical Strategies for College and the Workplace 271

    Conclusion 299

    Part Four: Appendixes

    Appendix A: How Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Helps at School 305

    Appendix B: Glossary 331

    Notes 369

    Index 387