Getting Ahead of ADHD, Joel T. Nigg, PhD
Getting Ahead of ADHD, Joel T. Nigg, PhD
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Getting Ahead of ADHD
What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work?and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child

Author: Joel T. Nigg, PhD

Narrator: Paul Costanzo

Unabridged: 10 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/06/2018


Synopsis

Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics—how genes and the environment interact. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. The book will help you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being—and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.

About Joel T. Nigg, PhD

Joel Nigg, PhD, is director of the division of psychology and professor of psychiatry, pediatrics, and behavioral neuroscience at Oregon Health and Science University. He is widely recognized for his research on the neuropsychological and biological correlates of children's neurodevelopmental problems, including work on developmental connections of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Nigg is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and past president of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. He is the author or coauthor of two books for parents: Getting Ahead of ADHD and What Science Tells Us about Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Adrienne on March 16, 2020

Honestly, I was unimpressed with this read. While it has some good advice, it's all sewn together with somewhat shoddy claims and leaps of logic that, quite frankly, frustrated the bejesus out of me. They distracted from the actual science and proven methods, and made it a chore to get through to sa......more

Goodreads review by Gem ~ on June 05, 2017

A very indepth look at current science and understanding of ADHD providing a brilliant resource for parents trying to look at the factors involved in their child's condition: what underlies ADHD, why broader factors than genetics are involved, and what hope there is for the future. Detailing more abo......more

Goodreads review by Kate on July 29, 2021

This is a very interesting read for both educators and parents. It provides lots of information around ADHD and the links to genetics but also to environment. I think it is really important however to read a number of books on the topic to fully understand. It is crucial to recognise the role of exe......more

Goodreads review by Lorraine on September 01, 2019

Title: Getting Ahead of ADHD Author: Joel T. Nigg PdH Reviewer: Lorraine Leatham - Rainey Day Book Reviews Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a parent of a child who has ADHD I found this book very informative. It takes a very indepth look at ADHD provides a great resource for parents trying to look at all the factors of......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 26, 2022

This is a great book for parents of kids with ADHD. For me, it helped identify less obvious characteristics of ADHD and how they can look similar to other situations and diagnoses. The book is full of advice and opportunities to try and reduce ADHD symptoms before resorting to medication. And if you......more