Hallowell and Ratey, rather than framing
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as only a disorder, describe it as a condition with advantages and disadvantages, if properly managed. Chapters focus on creating the right supports and the right environment to enable children and adults with ADHD to succeed. The first chapter emphasizes that ADHD is not a single trait, but a "spectrum of traits," including an "itch" to create, strive, and act; as well as the better-known aspects such as inattention and hyperactivity. The second chapter describes two functions of the brain known as the
default mode network (DMN) and the
task-positive network (TPN) and how these regions work in people with ADHD. The third chapter explains ADHD's potential connection with the
cerebellum, leading to new but promising ADHD treatments that involve touch and balance exercises. The fourth chapter stresses the importance of love and connection in managing ADHD. The fifth chapter includes stories that illustrate the perseverance and creativity of people with ADHD, provided they find tasks and goals that are "the right kind of difficult." The sixth chapter describes the creation of the right home, work, and school environments to facilitate success for people with ADHD. Chapters 7 and 8 include the benefits of exercise and medication, respectively. == Reception ==