| Description |
xviii, 313 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The birth of a crisis. Where we are and how we got here ; An easy answer: the role of cultural bias ; The stimulant epidemic and side effects ; A summary of the conditions behind ADHD symptoms -- The conditions and disorders responsible for ADHD symptoms. Vision problems ; Sleep disorders ; Substance abuse ; Mood disorders (bipolar and major depressive disorder) ; Hearing problems ; Learning disabilities ; Sensory processing disorder ; Giftedness ; Seizure disorders ; Obsessive-compulsive disorder ; Tourette's syndrome ; Asperger syndrome (an autism spectrum disorder) ; Neurochemical distractability/impulsivity ; Schizophrenia ; Fetal alcohol syndrome ; Fragile X syndrome ; Other conditions -- Take action. When there's no diagnosis ; Evaluating and managing your symptoms. |
| Summary |
Drawing on 50 years of experience treating thousands of patients labeled with ADHD as well as scientific research, a behavioral neurologist argues that ADHD is not a condition on its own, but rather a symptom complex caused by over 20 separate conditions.-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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| Added Title |
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder does not exist |
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Truth about attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder |
| ISBN |
9780062266736 (hardback) |
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006226673X (hardback) |
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