Dr. Ned Hallowell is the founder of The Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, located in Sudbury, MA. He has written numerous books relating to ADHD, including co-authoring with Dr. John Ratey: Driven to Distraction, Answers to Distractions and Delivered from Distraction.
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Each person with ADHD may have different symptoms. One may have extreme inattention and struggle with the ability to pay attention during conversations or during a teacher's lesson. Another may see impulsiveness as the major obstacle in their life.
Since there is no test to determine if ADHD is present, it stands to follow there is no... Read more
When seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of the process. It would be easy if there were a blood test that could pinpoint ADHD or other mental disorders, but there isn't. Instead, there are a series of assessments medical professionals use to determine if ADHD is present. Many... Read more
Dr. Nick Schwartz began his medical career in the Emergency Room. Although he found satisfaction in being instrumental in helping to heal broken and battered bodies, he found that this type of medicine did not allow him to develop long lasting relationships with his patients. Dr. Schwartz wanted to help people to create a better life for... Read more
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