Beyond ADHD

"Emmerson advocates for a different approach to ADHD, arguing that it should be a diagnosis of exclusion rather than the other way around. He urges that we must look past that label, recognizing that individual symptoms vary and treatment plans should be better tailored to the individual. He examines mental and behavioral issues from all sides, including the possibility that nurturing -rather than trying to alter or suppress- the active '360-degree' mind is a viable way for those diagnosed with ADHD to realize their gifts and lead purposeful lives"--Inside dust jacket.