Attention Deficit Disorder

The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

By: Dr. Thomas Brown PhD

Narrated by: Tim Lundeen

Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Myths about Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADD/ADHD) abound. This disorder frequently goes unrecognized, and even when diagnosed may be inadequately treated. In this up-to-date and clearly written audiobook, a leading expert offers a new way of understanding ADD. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and a rich variety of case histories 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. His audiobook is an authoritative and practical guide for physicians and psychologists, parents and teachers, and the 7 to 9 percent of persons who suffer from ADD/ADHD.

Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine.

©2005 Thomas E. Brown, PhD (P)2012 Redwood Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"An excellent account.... Highly recommended." ( Choice)

"This book is a valuable resource for people who struggle with attention and concentration, as it not only describes ADD and ADHD but also offers suggestions for getting help." ( Science News)

"Brown provides a very clear structure for defining and understanding this complex set of brain functions that are often impaired in those with ADHD." ( Journal of Attention Disorders)

Attention Deficit Disorder

As one who had limited understanding of ADD or ADHD this book was very useful to give me the fundamental understanding as to what the condition was and particularly how the deficiencies of specific neurotransmitters in select regions of the brain led to predictable behaviors. The book was relatively easy read and the way the book was laid out, it was easy to follow. The case studies outlined were a nice compliment to the earlier chapters.

Eye opening!!

I gained knowledge, a larger “big picture” understanding of the brain, the individuals capacity as well as the limitations possible with ADHD. Fascinating!!

Thank you

Complete , thorough and helpful. Tons of information. Listened at 2x speed at times to get through more of the technical info. I am thankful that I found the book. Now I will begin to listen through this valuable information again .
55 and learning of ADD traits in my life.
Thank you.

One of the most authoritative books on ADHD

This text is so accurate to my ADHD experience and prior study of executive function. I'm in near disbelief this book wasn't in my repertoire years before! Worthy of every moment spent listening.

Lots of good information

The author has lots of good information. The book is hard to get though but really worth it. I have a college degree in Psychology but he changed my mind on HDAD.

Very informative

Clearly the research is extensive. The study cases help very much in understanding the role played by ADHD.

The author believes the most effective treatment strongly relies on medicine, mostly stimulants, and shows the research to back up this view.

Very insightful!

Well organized and a key resource for anyone wanting to understand ADD or ADHD better. I feel this is a must read for any parent with a child potentially facing or experiencing either one.

In depth ... validates ADHD ... pro medication

If you are hungry for in depth information about ADHD.... Newly diagnosed or have loved one diagnosed... Or if you are “scared” of the negative out comes and/or perceptions about ADHD medication...This book addresses all that and gives reader reassurance about medication for ADHD...You will come away full informed.

Benefit for listeners

What made the experience of listening to Attention Deficit Disorder the most enjoyable?

Beneficial information within this book.

What about Tim Lundeen’s performance did you like?

Performance was acceptable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction. It was an informative type content not a novel.

An amazing book

This book is so well written and just breathes high quality and well researched material.
I downloaded this book to broaden my understanding for ADD and ADHD after a doctor suggested I might have ADD and do an evaluation.

It has helped me fully understand this disorder and furthermore it has tickeled my interest again in psychology as a whole.
This author does so well I wish I could have him as my full time teacher. This is the kind of man who knows whats he is talking about and does so with passion!
I recomend this book to everyone. I have read psychology A and B so I had some pre knowledge but even without it I think you can enjoy this book either way. It mixes in some great example of day to day life and great analogy.