Smart but stuck Emotions in teens and adults with ADHD
Book - 2014
"Compelling stories that present a new view of ADHDSmart but Stuck offers 15 true and compelling stories about intelligent, capable teens and adults who have gotten "stuck" at school, work, and/or in social relationships because of their ADHD. Dr. Brown highlights the often unrecognized role that emotions play in this complex disorder. He explains why even very bright people with ADHD get stuck because they can focus well on some tasks that interest them, but often can't focus adequately on other important tasks and relationships. The first book to explain and illustrate the crucial role of emotions in the daily functioning of those living with ADHD Brown, Associate Director of the Yale Clinic for Attention & Related... Disorders, is an internationally known authority on ADHD Drawing on the latest research findings, the book describes strategies and treatments for getting "unstuck" to move on to a more rewarding and productive life"--
- Subjects
- Published
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San Francisco :
Jossey-Bass
[2014]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- xii, 276 pages ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781118279281
- The Author
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. ADHD and the emotional brain
- 2. Eric
- 3. Karen
- 4. Martin
- 5. Sarah
- 6. Mike
- 7. Lisa
- 3. Steve
- 9. Sue
- 10. Matt
- 11. Lois
- 12. James
- 13. Getting Unstuck
- Questions for Discussion
- Notes and Additional Reading
- Index