attention-deficit-disordered adults

"A memoir of one woman's search to understand the land she farms-and her own experience with ADHD"--.

Timothy Denevi's memoir of growing up as a hyperactive child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) intertwined with his even-handed and thorough reporting on the history of the diagnosis and its treatment. Simultaneously, the author traces our understanding of the origins of ADHD, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries when hyperactivity was atributed to defective moral conscience, demons, or head trauma, through the twentieth century when food additives, bad parenting, and even government conspiracies were blamed, to the most recent genetic research.

Profiles over 1,100 two- and four-year colleges in the U.S. and Canada with programs for students with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder, providing details on tutoring, remediation, summer programs, and unique aids and services along with application deadlines and contact information for program coordinators.

Presents seventeen biographies of individuals who have succeeded in spite and because of having ADD. Includes the biographies of a Rhodes Scholar, professional soccer player, musician, and a yogic healer.

A guide to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder that explains how it is diagnosed, what causes it, how it can be treated, and where to find help.