Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It Free Audiobook Download by Gabor Maté M. D

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD as it's commonly known, is often thought of as just a nuisance. However, Dr Gabor Maté offers a new perspective. In Scattered, he explains how ADD came to be from centuries of early childhood trauma that often includes neglect and abuse. He also shares what you can do to make sure your children stay safe and healthy in their journey through life.

Attention Deficit Disorder is a psychological condition that affects approximately one-quarter of American children. It begins at a young age and often worsens into adulthood.

Attention deficit disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions, but how it originated and how to treat it is little known or understood. In Scattered, Gabor Maté, M.D., a physician based in Vancouver, brings together recent findings about what attention deficit disorder actually is and how it develops. He also offers practical strategies for dealing with the effects of ADHD on family life and education.

Attention Deficit Disorder is now a recognised medical condition and there are many options for treatment including medication, psychotherapy, and behavioural therapy. Some people find it difficult to get an accurate diagnosis due to the lack of understanding about ADD among professionals. Gabor Maté, a Canadian author and public health physician believes that ADD begins during our early years as children when we move from being attached to our parents' care. He also argues that the way society responds to children's carelessness can develop into a disorder later in life.

Attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, is a common diagnosis in children and adults. This disorder is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. As children grow they are diagnosed with ADHD which can lead to a lifetime of feeling lost and not being able to live up to others' expectations. Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It provides a holistic perspective on the disorder, where Maté discusses how our society imposes an oversimplified view of life that creates an individual without intellectual curiosity and initiative - perpetuating the idea that these children are simply bad.

Attention deficit disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that causes the inability to focus and control impulses. It's estimated to affect over 5% of children in the United States and can be more challenging for adults as well. This audiobook discusses how ADHD develops in children and adults, as well as what you can do about it if you or your child is struggling with this condition.