The Energetic Brain

How to get past the myths, tap into the creativity of the ADHDmind, and thrive ADHD 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 home,from 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 workplace The Energetic Brain provides a truly thorough view ofADHD, making it an invaluable guide for parents, teachers, andthose living with ADHD.