No BS Quick Book Review for Adults with ADHD: Driven to Distraction
- Mar 14, 2024
- 1 min read
Driven to Distraction. EM Hallowell and JJ Ratey. 2011. Anchor Books. $27.99. Amazon Link.
The punchline: Driven to Distraction is an out-of-date book, primarily written for people who do not have ADHD. It is short on tables and tools. It is not a fast read. Save your money.
This book is now out of date and out of sync with the current diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
The ideal reader is a relative or friend of someone with ADHD, who does not have ADHD, and likes reading books about mental health.
If you are trying to determine whether what you are experiencing is ADHD, chronic stress, or overcommitment, schedule a 15-minute consultation to learn more.
Free guide: The early signs of study burnout, and what to do about each. Written for high-stakes exam candidates and the high-functioning adults who push through ADHD, burnout, and performance pressure. From a neuropsychologist. Get the guide.
Written by Jason Olin, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist.
Dr. Olin provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for high-stakes testing and licensing decisions, including FAA-related evaluations. He sees clients onsite in Newport Beach, California, and by telehealth across 43 PSYPACT states and New York.
Comments