Jeff and Carol talk to Richard about the second edition of ADHD for Dummies.

Listen to the interview here

You can find ADHD For Dummies at any bookstore. Though I’m a fan of buying from my local store, Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe, NM, here are some links to other retailers;

Bookshop.org: https://us2.bookshop.org/p/books/adhd-for-dummies-jeff-strong/20271211?ean=9781394219087

Amazon: https://a.co/d/1oFmWqg

Wiley Publishing: https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/ADHD+For+Dummies%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781394219087

From the Article:

Jeff Strong might never have stumbled onto his decadeslong clinical research career if he’d been a better student.

Now 61 and a Lamy resident, Strong was in music school in Los Angeles in the ’80s.

“I was struggling with my academics and got diagnosed with ADHD,” said Strong, a percussionist who initially went on medication to treat his attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder but hated the way it made him feel.

Then he discovered a hack that made all the difference. He started doing sight-reading exercises — training that helps musicians practice playing from sheet music they’ve never seen before — just before turning to his more academic studies.

“I found that if I did that before I did my book work, I actually studied better,” Strong said. “I actually played better, and my grades went up.”

Strong never forgot about that tactic, and eventually he went from touring with bands to conducting clinical studies on how musical rhythm affects the brain, and later founding Strong Institute Inc., which offers tools for rhythm-based therapy.

Read the full article here

Join Us for Our Talk on 3/27/24 at 6pm (Livestream Available)

What: Jeff Strong of Lamy and Carol MacHendrie of Santa Fe, co-authors of the second edition of ADHD For Dummies, will host a presentation and book-signing event.

Where: Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 202 Galisteo St.

When: 6 p.m. March 27.

More info: The book will be for sale at the event for $24.99.

Please note that the event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Registration can be found at the bookstore’s website, collectedworksbookstore.com.

You can find ADHD For Dummies at any bookstore. Though I’m a fan of buying from my local store, Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe, NM, here are some links to other retailers;

Bookshop.org: https://us2.bookshop.org/p/books/adhd-for-dummies-jeff-strong/20271211?ean=9781394219087

Amazon: https://a.co/d/1oFmWqg

Wiley Publishing: https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/ADHD+For+Dummies%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781394219087

When I wrote the 1st edition of ADHD for Dummies in 2004, ADHD was mainly known as a childhood condition in boys that was primarily treated with medication.

ADHD for Dummies was one of the first books to offer support, strategies, and alternative treatments beyond medication.

I am very grateful for my new coauthor, Carol MacHendrie, who brings 25 years of experience in adult ADHD and relationships to this edition as we help readers navigate ADHD across genders and ages and within the family system.

Here is our publisher’s description of this book:

Demystify ADHD with simple explanations of the basics and the latest research

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most globally prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. ADHD For Dummies explores living a healthy and fulfilling life with ADHD, from seeking a diagnosis to choosing the right treatment path for you or your loved one. You’ll read about the latest in ADHD research, equipping you with valuable knowledge as you care for a child with ADHD or explore your own ADHD symptoms as an adult. This book provides the answers you need to deal with day-to-day challenges at home, school, and work and how to find support and counseling. With appropriate management, anyone can live a great life with ADHD.

• Learn what ADHD is–and what it isn’t
• Get up to date with the latest information on ADHD, including medications and non-medical treatments.
• Find the right professional to help you get the support you or your children need.

This is the perfect Dummies guide for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD looking to learn more. Teachers, counselors, and therapists, this is also an excellent resource for educating yourself and your clients.

You can find ADHD For Dummies at any bookstore. Though I’m a fan of buying from my local store, Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe, NM, here are some links to other retailers;

Bookshop.org: https://us2.bookshop.org/p/books/adhd-for-dummies-jeff-strong/20271211?ean=9781394219087

Amazon: https://a.co/d/1oFmWqg

Wiley Publishing: https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/ADHD+For+Dummies%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781394219087