{"product_id":"the-add-myth-how-to-cultivate-the-unique-gifts-of-intense-personalities-9781573245821","title":"The Add Myth: How to Cultivate the Unique Gifts of Intense Personalities","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAn Alternative Approach to Addressing ADD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDespite the millions of people taking medication for attention deficit disorders, there remains no objective method of diagnosis for ADHD. In \u003cem\u003eThe ADD Myth\u003c\/em\u003e, Martha Burge proposes a different understanding and solution for those diagnosed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADD isn't what we think it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Author and ADHD coach Martha Burge introduces a different way of looking at the disorder often associated with boredom and impulsivity in young people. She argues that what is commonly understood as ADHD is actually five intense personality traits: sensual, psychomotor, intellectual, creative, and emotional. Once the supposed ADD symptoms are properly understood for what they are, people with these intense personality traits can develop them into gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding an alternative solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e After having two sons diagnosed with ADHD, and witnessing their serious reaction to drug treatments, Martha began a search for a different approach and a more natural treatment for ADHD. By looking at all personalities as part of the neurodiversity spectrum, she shows us how we can see where those with \"intense\" personality traits fit on the spectrum. Once we understand that, we are better able to help people embrace their traits and develop one's intense nature rather than try to stifle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book will change the way you look at ADD for the better--open it up and learn more about: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe five intense personality traits and how they apply to individuals diagnosed with ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the medical profession should seek alternative explanations for ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories, practical steps, and daily practices for developing one's intense nature with the least amount of suffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders of books such as \u003cem\u003eDriven to Distraction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHealing ADD\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDelivered from Distraction\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eADHD: Non-Medication Treatments and Skills for Children and Teens\u003c\/em\u003e will enjoy \u003cem\u003eThe ADD Myth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Conari Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781573245821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 6.47w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/16\/2012 pg. 163\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Martha Burge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660227932316,"sku":"9781573245821","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_00646c4c-4f96-4329-845c-399cf3100229.jpg?v=1603896341","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-add-myth-how-to-cultivate-the-unique-gifts-of-intense-personalities-9781573245821","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}