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With decades of experience working with ADD children, Dr. Edward Hallowell–a pediatric psychiatric clinician, father of two ADD children, and himself an adult with ADD–understands how easily the gifts of this condition are lost on a child amid negative comments from doctors, teachers, and even loving but frustrated parents. Hallowell has long argued that ADD is too often misunderstood, mistreated, and mislabeled as a “disability.” Now he teams up with top academic ADD researcher Peter S. Jensen, M.D., who is himself a father of an ADD child, to bring you an upbeat and encouraging new approach to living with and helping your ADD child. The practical strength-based techniques Drs. Hallowell and Jensen present put the talents, charms, and positive essence of your child ahead of any presumed shortcomings. Clearly outlined and organized, Superparenting for ADD offers a specific game plan that includes
• UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Tune out the diagnosticians and labelers and simply notice and nourish the spirit of your child for who he is. Providing this unshakable base of support will set the tone for all interactions to come.
• VIEWING THE MIRROR TRAITS There are positive sides of the negative symptoms associated with ADD: stubbornness = persistence; impulsiveness = creativity; intrusiveness = eagerness. By recognizing the mirror traits, you avoid the ravages of shame and fear.
• THE CYCLE OF EXCELLENCE Use this critical 5-step process to help a child develop self- and social awareness. Nurture an environment in which a child can safely take risks, reserve time to let a child dabble as a way to learn, encourage playful practice, support mastery of a skill (whatever the skill may be), and then recognize a child’s accomplishments.
• IDENTIFYING AND TAPPING THE SOURCE Pinpoint your child’s inner, conative strengths, which drive what he naturally and spontaneously does, as opposed to what he is told to do or feels he must do. Your child will do his best when allowed to use these conative strengths.
Drs. Hallowell and Jensen fully understand the real and everyday challenges–both at home and at school–facing parents of an ADD child. Now this important book shows you how to unwrap the wonderful, surprising gifts of ADD and turn what is too often labeled a lifelong disability into a lifelong blessing.
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"If there's anyone with ADD in your life, this is the book you should read first before you descend into all the problem tales and therapeutics. It is a good reminder to see the positive in what is usually perceived as a bloody great nuisance. "
— Michael (4 out of 5 stars)
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The shelves of most bookstores are lined with volumes that define, explain, and demystify attention deficits. But Superparenting for ADD is different. An upbeat, positive, and constructive guide, it offers parents strategies that will assist them in the day-to-day challenges of raising their ADD child and help him to reach his fullest potential.
— Richard Lavoie, author of It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend -
I once believed that understanding genes and their effects on the brain would be the only means to effectively help children with ADHD. But despite the strong role genes play, I wholeheartedly agree with Hallowell and Jensen that love trumps all else. This book is a must-read for parents, scientists, and physicians and it will obliterate once and for all a purely deficit-based model of understanding ADHD.
— Susan L. Smalley, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, UCLA -
Superparenting for ADD is written with an exuberance and directness that makes it easy reading. . . . Taking us inside the minds of ADD children and showing how the world looks from their perspective, Hallowell and Jensen provide invaluable advice for parents and educators alike.
— Tyler C. Tingley, principal, Phillips Exeter Academy -
This beautifully written and groundbreaking book will compel you to look anew at ADD children and to see the gifts that are too often hidden in clouds of frustration and heartache. On a mission to change the paradigm of ADD treatment, Hallowell and Jensen offer very practical, step-by-step advice to help parents mine and develop the gold within every ‘distracted’ child. Mission accomplished!
— John Ratey, M.D., co-author of Driven to Distraction and author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
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" Some useful ideas. "
— Jan, 1/15/2014 -
" The book is alright. It's somewhat vague and he tries to sell you on one plan by Kathy Kolbe that has not had any studies done on it. I'm going to try some of the things in the book. It is a positive spin on ADD/ADHD, which is nice. "
— Mckenna, 12/28/2013 -
" If there's anyone with ADD in your life, this is the book you should read first before you descend into all the problem tales and therapeutics. It is a good reminder to see the positive in what is usually perceived as a bloody great nuisance. "
— Michael, 12/26/2013 -
" Very Informative. It gave me some great ideas! "
— Tami, 11/29/2013 -
" Awesome! It's a great resource and serves as a reminder that you want your child to eventually advocate for himself. "
— Lisa, 9/18/2012 -
" This book described my child in a positive light. "
— Diane, 5/21/2012 -
" An excellent "start here" book for anyone who suspects their child might have ADD. "
— Skyler, 11/5/2011 -
" Well written with perspectives of people with ADD "
— Stacy, 6/4/2011 -
" For me, this book had a lot of great tips. I could totally relate to some of the stories included, as they are just like my child. "
— Katie, 4/10/2011 -
" Some helpful suggestions and insights. Hallowell is a bit taken with himself and not a fan of punishment. Good resources too. "
— Sara, 12/16/2010 -
" Really loved this book. The message of loving your child and emphasizing their positive gifts was refreshing. Got it from the library, but I will probably buy it. Wish more doctors were like the ones that wrote this! "
— Laurel, 10/25/2010 -
" I like to read something new every once in a while to keep myself up to date. This is pretty good and has a great index with ideas for other reading. "
— Wendy, 9/28/2010 -
" The book is alright. It's somewhat vague and he tries to sell you on one plan by Kathy Kolbe that has not had any studies done on it. I'm going to try some of the things in the book. It is a positive spin on ADD/ADHD, which is nice. "
— Mckenna, 7/21/2010 -
" An excellent "start here" book for anyone who suspects their child might have ADD. "
— Skyler, 1/24/2010 -
" For me, this book had a lot of great tips. I could totally relate to some of the stories included, as they are just like my child. "
— Katie, 8/21/2009 -
" This book described my child in a positive light. "
— Diane, 6/24/2009
About the Authors
Edward M. Hallowell, MD, author and psychiatrist for adults and children, was an instructor at Harvard Medical School for over twenty years. He is now the director of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in New York City and Sudbury, Massachusetts. He is the author of Crazy Busy and coauthor of Driven to Distraction.
Peter S. Jensen, MD, is a world-renowned child psychiatrist and the author of more than two hundred scientific articles. He is the CEO of the REACH Institute (the REsource for Advancing Children’s Health). In 1999 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
About William Hughes
William Hughes is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. A professor of political science at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, he received his doctorate in American politics from the University of California at Davis. He has done voice-over work for radio and film and is also an accomplished jazz guitarist.