Ben Waber reviewed ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell M.D.
A Science-Infused Self Help Book
3 stars
If you're looking for a self-help book on ADHD this one is at least scientifically informed, although there are some ethical red flags here (e.g. recommending by name a dietary supplement that sponsored an author's podcast, despite generic versions being available). If instead you want more information on the underlying neurotype, however, you'll find a bit of information in one chapter followed by many sections of mostly meaningless jargon ("strengthen your neural networks" made me wince). You're probably better off reading a few introductory scientific papers on the topic.
If you're looking for a self-help book on ADHD this one is at least scientifically informed, although there are some ethical red flags here (e.g. recommending by name a dietary supplement that sponsored an author's podcast, despite generic versions being available). If instead you want more information on the underlying neurotype, however, you'll find a bit of information in one chapter followed by many sections of mostly meaningless jargon ("strengthen your neural networks" made me wince). You're probably better off reading a few introductory scientific papers on the topic.