There is trouble putting brakes on frustrations and over-reactions. Have trouble putting brakes on any thought that comes into their minds.This leads to the “Hyperactivity” of ADHD. Have trouble sitting still rather than checking out those distractions.This leads to the “Attention Deficit” of ADHD. Their minds are pulled off the main topic by any competing action. Have trouble putting brakes on distractions.Russell Barkley explains that for ADHD people, the front part of their brains-the boss-doesn’t do a good job of putting on the brakes. Well, at least that is how it is supposed to work. Think how often their job is to say “no.” They’re always saying things like, “Susan, do not have a fifth scoop of ice-cream,” or “Bob, stop playing Nintendo so that you can do your homework,” or “Jill, don’t stay out past 10PM.” Unless something puts brakes on our actions, we would spin out of control. ![]() Like any boss, a large part of their job is saying “no.” For example, parents are supposed to be the boss in the house. These frontal lobes figure out where you want to go, and the individual steps of how to get there. Your brain’s “boss” is located just behind your forehead. It all comes from difficulty “Putting on the Brakes,” to borrow the title of a book by Patricia Quinn and Judith Stern. That’s the life of someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Who has time to pay attention to the huge truck coming up? Too many obstacles call for the rider’s attention. He goes to put on the brakes-but they don’t work!! As the bike speeds downhill, just staying on it seems overwhelming. The wind buzzes in his ear, and makes his eyes tear. Imagine this: A kid is on a bicycle speeding downhill. Pop Quiz on ADHD (Hint: You only need to have read Chapter 10)ġ2: References, Suggested Readings, and LinksĮxcerpts from Chapter 9: For Kids to Read The Tip of the Iceberg-The Full Spectrum of ADHDĬhapter 5: Medical Therapy-Ritalin and otherĬhapter 6: Cognitive Therapy-How to TalkĬhapter 8A: Poll on Sound Simulation of ADHDĬhapter 9: For Kids to Read. In Rye, Middletown, & Wappingers Falls, NY Limited to Pediatric Behavioral Neurology New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York. ![]() I can't thank you enough!"-Susan Sher, Manager of to order from Click here for the ADHD book in printable format.Īssistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, It's also a book to come back to again and again when you need reassurance. Kutscher's first book ADHD Book: Living Right Now! "What a sigh of relief to know I can be kind to my son! What an eye-opener! This book is written with humor, heart and intelligence, and is a must read for anyone seeking to understand ADHD. "A sparkling, granite-strong steppingstone"-Kirkus Reviewsĭr. This one book covers the whole spectrum of neuropsychiatric problems. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More! The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals. ![]() Most of all, this book will help parents and anyone else who works with these children thoroughly understand how they think and why they function the way they do." -Heidi Bernhardt, National Director of the Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC) "The parenting and educational strategies are a great combination of proven methods that are realistic and practical to implement. Kutscher's fourth book, ADHD: Living without Brakes. "Blessedly brief, pointedly practical, and clear as glass, this book will help any child, parent, or teacher who reads it.” - Edward Hallowell, M.D., co-author of Driven to Distraction.ĭr. Kutscher's fifth book, Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School with co-author Marcella Moran.
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