Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas E. Brown
Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case studies from his own clinical practice, Dr. Thomas E. Brown describes what ADD syndrome is, how it can be recognized at different ages, and how it can best be treated.This is the first book to address the perplexing question about ADD: how can individuals, some very bright, be chronically unable to "pay attention," yet be able to focus very well on specific tasks that strongly interest them? Dr. Brown disputes the "willpower" explanation and explains how inherited malfunctions of the brain's management system prevent some people from being able to deal adequately with challenging tasks of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Outside the Box: Rethinking ADD/ADHD in Children and Adults by Thomas E. Brown
Building upon a current, science-based foundation, the book describes in practical terms how ADHD can be recognized at various ages; how it differs from more typical brain development; how it can significantly impair those affected; and how it can safely, and in most cases effectively, be treated in children and adults. ... The book's audience is the wide variety of clinicians involved in assessing, treating, and/or monitoring the care of children and adults with this disorder ... and also educators, disability service providers, human resource specialists, and the adolescents and adults who seek more information about ADHD assessment and treatment for themselves or for family or friends.
Brain Development and the Attention Spectrum by Itai Berger, Anna Remington, Alan Leviton, & Yael Leitner (eds.)
Decreased attention span, hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity are sensitive but non-specific brain functions and behavioral patterns, frequently reported in a wide range of children. Even experienced professionals might minimize the prevalence of a disorder such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among certain groups of patients. Therefore, the existence of attention disorders might become "transparent" for both the patient and the professional. This might lead to a non-accurate diagnosis, harm the treatment aspects, and has potential non-beneficial prognostic aspects.