Women with attention deficit disorder

Synopsis of Women with attention deficit disorder

«Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing Disorganization at Home and in the Workplace» is Sari Solden's essay on ADD in women.

This essay explains how attention deficit disorder (ADD) manifests in many women differently from the classic stereotype, with symptoms such as disorganization, overwhelm and low self-esteem. It combines real stories with clinical research, proposes a specific screening questionnaire and outlines strategies for restructuring home, work and relationships, as well as guidance on diagnosis and treatment.

Published by Underwood Books in 1995, in paperback. Includes bibliographic references (pages 282-286) and index; introduction by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo, foreword by John J. Ratey.

Aimed at adult women who feel overwhelmed by disorganization and suspect possible ADD, as well as mental health professionals seeking a gender-specific perspective.