Scattered Minds
The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
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Daniel Maté
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Gabor Maté
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Brought to you by Penguin.
Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based - and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.
Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology - and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-listen for parents - and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.
Scattered Minds:
- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay
- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy - and why
- Shows how 'distractibility' is the psychological product of life experience
- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours
- Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood
- Presents a programme of how to promote this development in both children and adults
©2023 Gabor Maté (P)2023 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about Scattered Minds
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- Anonymous User
- 15-09-2024
Knowledgeable and Insightful
"Scattered Minds" is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of attention-deficit disorders. The author's insights are eye-opening and thought-provoking, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD. The book is well-written and engaging, making complex concepts easy to grasp. I found the practical tips and strategies offered to be incredibly helpful in managing daily tasks and improving focus. Overall, "Scattered Minds" is a valuable resource that has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by ADHD.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-2024
So insightful
Well researched, well written, beautifully read. It has helped me make sense of my self, my parents and my child. And all this with an open heart and kind approach. Thankyou
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- Anonymous User
- 23-10-2023
Good advice for everyone, not just those with ADD
I think a lot of the advice, compassion and understanding presented in this book not only specifically applies to ADD children and adults but the world could significant benefit generally by applying these approaches with all people in mind. Everybody wants to feel safe, to feel heard, feel loved and feel like they can be their own true self. Those that suffer with ADD certainly have a higher mountain to climb and collectively we need to be aware and be educated and this book certainly goes a long way in presenting what we all need to hear, understand and apply.
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- Daniel Anjuna
- 20-09-2024
Cuts to core!
Love how Dr Gabor is a true reductionist, curing the disease that determines the systems rather than treating the symptoms to determine the behaviour. Such an eloquent way of reminding us of our own ability to heal our pain that ma infests as illness, through embracing love of one's self so we can love others.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-12-2024
Life changing
The overwhelming emotions I experienced while listening to this book are too vast and deep to summarise in a simple review, but this book has changed the way I look back at my entire life. It’s made me understand myself, my behaviour, my habits and personality with so much more clarity. I have significantly more empathy for myself and for all others out there who have tackled life with ADHD. I can’t wait to read it again. Highly recommend to anyone, regardless of whether you have ADHD or not. Thank you for creating an audiobook of this to make it more accessible to us all!
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- Samadhi Thomaz
- 02-11-2023
AMAZING! Best book about ADHD/ADD out there
This book is fantastic! This should be compulsory reading to all parents, doctors, psychologists and s therapists around the world. If you have ADHD ou have a family member with it, please read it. Thank you Gabor Mate 🙏🙏
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- Paul Nevin
- 31-10-2024
Insightful and detailed.
Very detailed examination on early childhood neuroscience and impacts of attachment theory in ADD origins.
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- Anna Sheppard
- 02-12-2024
This looks at ADD from an attachment perspective -
Ultimately the book is an excellent, holistic conceptualisation of the condition of ADD and healing.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-01-2025
Great Book Great Author
I like the storytelling of the author's own life experiences hidden in the research making it more personable and relatable to the reader
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- Anonymous User
- 29-12-2023
Great learnings
I learnt so much about ADD, very clear & precise. Enjoyed the wide scope covered. Than you
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