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Book Synopsis: Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.Scattered Minds:
- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay
- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why
- Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience
- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours
- Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood
- Presents a programme of how to promote this development in both children and adults
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Are you tired of the common misconception that attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a permanent condition that you or your child have to live with? Introducing Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, a groundbreaking book by renowned physician Gabor Maté. With his expertise in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology, Dr. Maté shatters the myth that ADD is genetically based and offers real hope for those struggling with this condition.
Scattered Minds reveals that ADD is not an inherited illness but a reversible impairment and developmental delay. Dr. Maté explains that the circuits in the brain responsible for emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy for individuals with ADD. However, here's the game-changer: this book shows you how life experiences shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.
Through Scattered Minds, you will gain a deep understanding of what truly affects individuals with ADD, whether they are children or adults. Dr. Maté takes you on a journey to explore the emotions and behaviors of those with ADD, helping parents and caregivers comprehend what makes their ADD children tick. But it doesn't stop there – adults with ADD will also discover insights into their own emotions and behaviors.
With an optimistic outlook, Scattered Minds presents a program for promoting positive neurological development in both children and adults. Don't lose hope – it's never too late to nurture your brain's potential. Take the first step towards understanding and healing by reading Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder today.
Ready to embark on a transformative journey towards understanding and healing? Get your copy of Scattered Minds here and discover the power of unlocking your brain's potential!
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