The Energetic Brain

How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHD mind, and thrive ADHD affects millions of people-some 3 to 5% of the general population. Written by a neuroscientist who has studied ADHD, a clinician who has diagnosed and treated it for 30 years, and a special educator who sees it daily, The Energetic Brain provides the latest information from neuroscience on how the ADHD brain works and shows how to harness its potential for success. It distills the latest research findings to give readers the most up-to-date information available and provides practical strategies for managing ADHD-and thriving-at school, at work, and at home, from childhood through adulthood. Debunks popular (and destructive) myths about ADHD Covers how to manage ADHD with medication or without, what parents can do to help, and how to thrive with ADHD throughout the lifespan Offers effective academic and behavioral interventions for school, and helpful accommodations for the workplace The Energetic Brain provides a truly thorough view of ADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents, teachers, and those living with ADHD.

How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHDmind, and thriveADHD affects millions of people-some 3 to 5% of the generalpopulation. Written by a neuroscientist who has studied ADHD, aclinician who has diagnosed and treated it for 30 years, and aspecial educator who sees it daily, The Energetic Brainprovides the latest information from neuroscience on how the ADHDbrain works and shows how to harness its potential for success. Itdistills the latest research findings to give readers the mostup-to-date information available and provides practical strategiesfor managing ADHD-and thriving-at school, at work, and at homefrom childhood through adulthood.* Debunks popular (and destructive) myths about ADHD* Covers how to manage ADHD with medication or without, whatparents can do to help, and how to thrive with ADHD throughout thelifespan* Offers effective academic and behavioral interventions forschool, and helpful accommodations for the workplaceThe Energetic Brain provides a truly thorough view ofADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents, teachers, andthose living with ADHD.

Acknowledgments ixAbout the Authors xiForeword by Sally E. Shaywitz xviiPreface xxvPart One: Getting to Know ADHD1. What Is ADHD? 32. What ADHD Looks Like: Common Behaviors and Related Disorders 273. How ADHD Affects Family and Friends 51Part Two: Getting Help4. Is It Really ADHD? Getting the Right Diagnosis 775. How Medication Affects the ADHD Brain 1076. Nonmedical Interventions That Work 141Part Three: Managing ADHD from Childhood Through Adulthood7. Interventions That Strengthen Family Relationships: Strategies for Parents 1718. Helping Students with ADHD Succeed at School: Strategies for Teachers 1999. A Crash Course in Special Education and Section 504 23110. Practical Strategies for College and the Workplace 271Conclusion 299Part Four: AppendixesAppendix A: How Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Helps at School 305Appendix B: Glossary 331Notes 369Index 387