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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Now, using breakthrough diagnostic techniques, Dr. Daniel Amen has discovered that there are six distinct types of ADD, each requiring a different treatment.
With recommendations for prescription drugs, nutraceutical therapy, cognitive reprogramming, parenting and educational strategies, biofeedback, self-hypnosis and more, Dr. Amen’s revolutionary approach provides a treatment program that can lead sufferers of ADD to a normal, peaceful, and fully functional life.
Sufferers from ADD often say, The harder I try, the worse it gets." Dr. Amen tells them, for the first time, how to get well.
- Sales Rank: #180550 in Books
- Published on: 2002-06-04
- Released on: 2002-06-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.97" h x 1.00" w x 6.01" l, 1.05 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 448 pages
Amazon.com Review
Hard, visual data make a compelling case for the existence of attention deficit disorder (ADD) in this pioneering work by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Using a nuclear medicine technique called "single photon emission computed tomography" (SPECT)--a controversial step, according to some of his peers--Dr. Amen scans patients' brains to identify various abnormalities. From more than 8,000 such studies and more than 12,000 patient evaluations, Dr. Amen concludes that six--not the formerly presumed two--different types of ADD exist. This book encompasses the full spectrum of Dr. Amen's work: from symptom identification to clinical evaluation, to diet and medication recommendations, to everyday strategies for living with ADD (whether the reader is a parent of an ADD child, or has been diagnosed with the disease.)
No stranger to the skepticism surrounding this topic, Dr. Amen begins with a list of dead-on myths (including "ADD is overdiagnosed") and surprising facts ("Many people with ADD are never hyperactive"). From this intriguing beginning flows a highly readable chapter on the signs and manifestations of ADD in all ages. Dr. Amen's full description of SPECT imaging includes multiple brain scan photos that nicely support his theories. But the most satisfying element of this well-researched presentation occurs in the final half of the book; here, Amen thoroughly explores the biological (diet, exercise, medication), psychological (from personal coaching to psychotherapy), and social support (parenting and school strategies) needed to heal each type of ADD. This book will prove a valuable tool for parents, adult sufferers, and medical professionals seeking practical support for managing this increasingly recognized condition. --Liane Thomas
About the Author
Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is a clinical neuroscientist, a psychiatrist, and the director of clinics in California, Washington state, and Virginia. In addition to operating a private practice, he is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He is the author of Healing ADD, Healing Anxiety and Depression, and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.
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632 of 666 people found the following review helpful.
hargray
By A Customer
I was the terror of the neighborhood, failed grade 1,
dropped out of high school after grade 10, then after the
army, 3 teachers talked me into returning to school. A
VERY difficult journey began - hard to concentrate, memory
problems, hyperactivity, and etc. It took a LOT of help,
but ultimately I received a BA, MEd, and Ph.D. I became a
chief of psychology in a psychiatric hospital, teacher,
therapist -- and then at 46 years of age, I was diagnosed
with ADHD. Suddenly, "everything" made sense, as the
disorder was 'classic' to how I had behaved, thought,
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I have, in fact, cleared out about 80% of all the AD/HD
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It is the ONLY book I now recommend to individuals who ask
for my opinion, as a psychologist WITH ADHD.
104 of 117 people found the following review helpful.
Well written but not trustworthy
By alexgauger
I really enjoyed reading Dr Amen's book, he has a charismatic and uplifting style of writing and unique approaches to ADHD diagnosis and treatment. I purchased this book specifically because I was I was intrigued by the idea of using brain scans (SPECT) to have an objective explanation of the physical manifestations of ADHD in the brain and the biology underlying ADHD symptoms. Most books on ADHD have only a cursory explanation of the biological nature of ADHD and tend to focus instead on the symptomology as reported by those with ADHD. Having been diagnosed with ADHD and in light of questions of the validity of the condition, I was attracted to this physical evidence for ADHD being a true biological phenomena as it would help refute doubts about the existence of the condition.
As much as I enjoyed the book, I started to become suspicious when Dr. Amen began to explain his quest for acceptance among his peers in the medical community. He writes at length of the troubles he had in getting support for using SPECT scans to diagnose ADHD. Specifically, he writes about how so many experts in his field do not view SPECT as a valid tool for diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, and he goes on to use anecdotal evidence of when he used SPECT to successfully treat numerous cases of ADHD. Throughout the first half of the book Dr. Amen alludes to the idea that he has this amazingly effective tool for diagnosing and treating ADHD, and everyone else is simply failing to appreciate its' value. He suggests that he has the best methods for diagnosing and treating ADHD and that other experts in the field are failing to provide optimal care due to their closed-mindedness. This type of language from health professionals is suspicious because it is frequently used by quacks; those who assert that their unproven methods are the true best ways for dealing with a particular condition, and that the medical consensus and standard of care are models for suboptimal care.
AETNA on SPECT for ADHD: "Functional neuroimaging such as PET and SPECT has been used to study patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although some studies have shown differences in brain structure or function comparing children with and without ADHD, these findings do not differentiate reliably between children with and without this disorder (i.e., although group means may differ significantly, the overlap in findings among children with and without ADHD results in high rates of false-positives and false-negatives). As a result, SPECT should not be used as a screening or diagnostic tool for children with ADHD. The American Academy of Pediatrics' Practice Guideline on "Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" does not recommend neuroimaging studies in the diagnosis of ADHD. An evidence review by McGough and Barkley (2004) stated that there are insufficient scientific data to justify use of laboratory assessment measures, including neuropsychological tests and brain imaging, in diagnosing adult ADHD."
This is of particular importance because SPECT scans are the crux of Dr. Amen's treatment, and the main component of what differentiates his approach to ADHD from that of other psychiatrists. SPECT scans for ADHD are not covered by the vast majority of insurance plans, and according to quackwatch.org, "The Amen Clinics charge $3,250 for a "comprehensive evaluation," which included the patient's history, two SPECT scans (concentration scan and baseline scan), a physician consultation, and a 30-minute treatment follow-up appointment. Follow-up scans after treatment are $795 each." Dr. Amen is charging exorbitant rates for treatment centered on use of an expensive diagnostic tool with no good evidence to support improvements in patient outcomes. Furthermore, unwarranted SPECT scans expose patients to unnecessary doses of radiation.
I have only read this book by Dr. Amen but my understanding is that he (unnecessarily) advocates the use of SPECT in most of his books. From a review of Dr. Amen's "Healing the Hardware of the Soul," Andrew Leuchtner M.D. notes that For each of the vignettes Dr. Amen presents, many psychiatrists would have chosen treatments similar to those he used when confronted with the particular symptoms he describes, based solely upon clinical judgment. There is no systematic analysis of the 45,000 imaging studies to demonstrate how Dr. Amen's approach is superior to treatment-as-usual by a psychiatrist. Thus, there is also no evidence presented to justify exposing patients to the radiation of a SPECT scan and to support the considerable expense to patients, families, and their insurers."
Drs. Bryon Adinoff, M.D., and Michael Devous, Ph.D. responded with praise to the Leuchtner review, and added: "Dr. Leuchter correctly points out the absence of empirical data to support the claims of Dr. Amen. Several years ago, following conversations with Dr. Amen on how to address such concerns, the Brain Imaging Council of the Society of Nuclear Medicine offered Dr. Amen the opportunity to submit his analyses of a blinded set of SPECT scans (to have been prepared by the Brain Imaging Council) to determine how effective his technique is at correctly diagnosing subjects. Although this proposed study could have provided support for his approach, the offer was declined. Nevertheless, for more than two decades, Dr. Amen has persisted in using scientifically unfounded claims to diagnose and treat patients (over 45,000 by his own count)."
Dr. Amen has frequently responded to criticisms of his research methods and use of anecdotal evidence, but has seldom provided the data acquired from his experiments for peer-review (the gold standard in medical research). These criticisms go back many years, and year after year he has failed to provide data for review, the one thing that could legitimize his methods for treatment and diagnosis. In addition to his advocacy for unproven uses of neuroimaging, he advises people to use many nutritional supplements with little or no proven value. Therefore as promising as many of the ideas he presents may seem, at this point in time they just may be too good to be true. Dr. Amen has had ample time to prove his legitimacy and his failure to do so raises suspicion about his methods.
I rate this book a two out of five because Dr. Amen does have a very enjoyable style of writing that is fun to read, he is charismatic and I have no doubt that he has excellent rapport with his patients, however for many reasons I do not consider him a reliably trustworthy source of medical advice. Certainly much of the advice presented in the book is valid, but it is frustrating to read a book where you must frequently check if his advice is supported by evidence. Dr. Amen is prone to jumping to conclusions and promoting unproven treatments.
I suggest that anyone considering buying this book (or any of Amen's work) do research on the author. Consider reading Dr. Amen's response to criticism on Quackwatch, where his use of SPECT is critiqued and he presents his rebuttal to the critique. You can see the argument from both sides and decide for yourself, at [...].
Sources:
Leuchter AF: Healing the hardware of the soul: enhance your brain to improve your work, love, and spiritual life, by Daniel Amen (book review). Am J Psychiatry 2009; 166:625
Adinoff, Bryon, Devous, Michael
Scientifically Unfounded Claims in Diagnosing and Treating Patients
Am J Psychiatry 2010 167: 598
A Skeptical View of SPECT Scans and Dr. Daniel Amen
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Dr. Daniel Amen's Response to Criticism on Quackwatch
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AETNA Clinical Policy Bulletin: Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
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All accessed 07/30/2011
59 of 65 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Resource for ADD
By Sheila T. Carden
This book is an excellent resource on ADD / ADHD. I have been reading and attending workshops on ADD since my son was 8 and he is now 30. I was diagnosed with ADD myself in my late 40's, and now take Adderall. It took me 2 years to find the right medication. Dr. Amen shares suggested medication for the 6 different types of ADD, which can save you time and money in Dr. appointments and trying medications and different doses of medications that don't fit your needs. This book is worth it's weight in gold. My family suffered a great deal because of my son's ADD and the difficulty of getting it diagnosed. I have purchased 19 of these books and given them to teachers, counselors, doctors and parents of children with ADD. I gave this book to the past Head of Psychiatry at University of Birmingham and he was extremely impressed with it. Taking the test to see which type or types of ADD you have is simple and right on the money. I read Dr. Amen's first book "Change Your Brain Change Your Life," and was so impressed with it, I called his office to see if he could see my son. I was told he didn't treat patients anymore, and asked for a referral of a Dr. somewhat close to me (since I live on the East Coast). I took my son to Dr. George Stein in Alexandria, VA (who they referred me to), and I truly believe he saved my son's life. My son is doing great now, and it's because of Dr. Amen and Dr. Stein.
I suggest you tell everyone you know that deals with ADD about this book. It will be the best thing you can do for them.
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