Scattered Minds

Discover the groundbreaking insights in Gabor Maté's Scattered Minds, a compelling guide that dismantles the traditional views of attention deficit disorder (ADD). This comprehensive book combines the latest research in neurology, psychiatry, and psychology to address misconceptions surrounding ADD, emphasizing that it is not a genetically inherited disorder but rather a reversible condition shaped by early life experiences. Perfect for parents navigating the complexities of raising children with ADD, as well as adults seeking a deeper understanding of their own behaviors and emotions, Scattered Minds provides practical advice and real hope for change. Maté's unique perspective, supported by his experience as a physician and his personal journey with ADD, serves as an enlightening beacon for those affected by this condition. Learn how key brain circuits that govern emotional self-regulation can develop positively, and explore strategies to foster this growth both in children and adults. With an engaging narrative backed by scientific evidence, this book is essential for anyone interested in understanding ADD beyond the stigma, paving the way for a new vision of emotional and cognitive development.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785042218
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368


Description:
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 Mate 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