Dr. Ari Tuckman has an incredible ability to relate the most relevant and beneficial knowledge regarding ADHD in adults. He has thankfully taken exceptional care in the creation of this must-read book, easy-to-listen-to podcasts that convey much of the information contained in this book, and with the recent release of his sensibly designed workbook, which is by far the most advantageous tool for self-help of adults who suffer from ADHD.
Dr. Tuckman has done an extraordinary job in achieving what he titles the Goldilocks principle. This means that the knowledge he conveys is far from being termed fluff but yet not so serious as to lose one's attention or confuse one's understanding.
Dr. Tuckman's sincere compassion to truly help those who suffer from this train-wreck of a condition is self-evident in the design, structure, clarity, format, and types of information conveyed throughout this book.
Seventeen years ago, at the age of 17, I was diagnosed with this dreadful condition. Being treated with medication allowed me to go from lousy student struggling not to fail out of school to straight A's; graduating with honors from high school. As I began to struggle again in college, I sought out all of the help available. Unfortunately, this mostly consisted of help in the form of accommodations rather than treatment for my deficit of skills. As Dr. Tuckman often states, "pills do not teach skills."
During my senior year of college, while attempting to receive appropriate accommodations for the LSAT, I was made aware that I also suffered from the comorbid condition of familial dyslexia. It was demonstrated to me that my reading level was that of a fifth grade student; only one semester before entering law school.
As a result of this unsettling news, I sought out every possible treatment available for both ADHD and dyslexia in both the professional medical community and the educational community. This included weekly modification therapy sessions with the most sought after professionals throughout all three years of law school.
After graduating from law school and passing the bar, my life has taken a unique path. And the bottom-line is that the absence of learning the proper skills that are essential for effectively treating one's ADHD started taking a grave toll in nearly every avenue of my life.
By shear happenstance I came across Dr. Tuckman's amazing series of podcasts. Despite the reality that I was already working diligently with a great behavioral therapist at the time of my discovery of Dr. Tuckman's podcasts, I received more benefit from listening to several of the episodes than I did in all of the years combined since my original diagnosis.
Dr. Tuckman's brilliant conveyance of his valuable knowledge lead to the purchase and reading (slowly but surely) of several other very fine books regarding adult ADHD. Each book has been constructive in different ways and they have added to my ability to successfully treat my ADHD symptoms. But, by far, this book is the foundation and cornerstone for one's current understanding of this awful condition!
Buy this book! It will literally change one's life. Not only because of the knowledge it teaches but also due to the way that this knowledge is taught. For the amount of money I spent purchasing this book, the return on investment has far exceeded that of anything else in my life (except for the Holy Bible).
For the first 17 years of my life, I fought vigorously against an unknown condition with both of my hands tied tightly behind my back. After receiving a life-changing diagnosis and pharmaceutical treatment, one of my arms became untied in the fight against this horrid disorder.
Now, I feel, both of may hands are completely untied and the fight against the devastating symptoms of ADHD is finally fair. This book is not simply a game-changer, it's a life-changer! Buy it, read it, apply it and one will be as grateful as I am for Dr. Tuckman's fantastic tome on adult ADHD.
ADHD is definitely not a gift. An intelligent comedian who suffers from this condition once properly stated, "I know some see ADHD as a gift, but, given a chance, I would gladly return it." Adult ADHD severely impairs numerous areas of one's life and prevents one from realizing their dreams. So I absolutely agree with Dr. Tuckman's assertion that giving it any credit for the many gifts and talents that one possesses is not accurate and thus not necessary.
With that shift in my paradigm regarding ADHD being a gift, I have made more progress towards my long-term goals and dreams than at any previous point in my life. With all of this said, BUY THE BOOK & USE IT TO MOVE MOUNTAINS FOR ANY ADULT WHO SUFFERS FROM ADHD!
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Read the contents and it looks like it is going to be really good
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2018
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Pour ceux qui sont TDAH ou qui connaissent quelqu'un qui l'est.
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THE ULTIMATE PERFECT GUIDE FOR ADHD.
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