The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength Paperback – August 9, 2016

I’ve been employed in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years and quite honestly I’m very proud to be part of the solution for many disease states. However, it’s refreshing to learn that there are multiple techniques and strategies for the treatment of ADHD and that medication is not always the answer. Even better who would have thought that ADHD could have advantages? The book does a phenomenal job showcasing the potential strengths of this trait and offers numerous examples of how people have leveraged these qualities in their personal and professional lives.Contrary to the surprising negative reviews, the book is not anti-medication. Dr. Archer states that meds can be considered as a last resort, just not a knee jerk reaction first resort. However that is really not what this book is about. I found that more than anything it provided hope. Hope that just because you or your child has ADHD you are not sentenced to a life of misery. In the final analysis this book needs to be read just to understand that ADHD (like many things) is not black and white. So read it with an open mind, you can decide for yourself whether you believe in the strengths, but you at least need to understand this point of view.If you have ADHD, are a parent of an ADHD child or just want a completely different and refreshing take on the condition I highly recommend this book.

Such a great book as I’m really starting to learn about my own ADHD. Helpful tips for someone that wants to get to the root cause!

I’m still reading this book. It has helped me to understand ADHD better.

My Desire after reading this book is to meet Dr. Archer Myself. The book is as practical as it is eye opening. It changes your perspective on ADHD.Ever ADHD coach and psychologist should own a copy along with everyone that has ADHD or has a loved one with ADHD.Every psychiatrist should read this before rushing to prescribe medication.Dr. Archer, if you read this review I only ask one thing of you ... do another publication addressing Dr. Thomas E Brown's work on the cluster of executive functioning. Jennie Friedman has done a wonderful job looking at the first three in her book A Different Hard Drive (A.D.H.D.). I would love if you provided a more in-depth look at it.Thank You

Excellent book highlighting the strengths of ADHD, rather than the limitations.

Less or no meds is always ideal. I also love a perspective that highlights the gifts that often accompany a neurodiverse ADHD brain. In that respect, the book has the potential to be inspiring.However, the author’s treatment of medication as an intervention, including his self-congratulatory reporting of his own ability to function without them in his bio, does a disservice to those that need them.There are many medications that are abused in our culture by people that don’t need them or haven’t maxed out other options, however, diagnosed ADHD (which is the focus of this book), is a shortage of dopamine, and medication can be a life changer for those that need it.As a clinician, I do not recommend this book. ADHD 2.0 by Hallowell and Ratey is my favorite book for clients and those seeking to learn more or improve their functioning.

If you have ADHD get his book! It’s so helpful

I am just completing reading this book and it is very interesting. Anyone who has ADHD, has a family member that has ADHD, has a friend that has ADHD or is interested to learn something about it should read this book. I know someone that has ADHD and this book should be a "must read" for anyone that has been diagnosed with ADHD. Dr. Archer does not believe all ADHDers should be on medicine. My friend is not on medicine. He also "changes the conversation about ADHD by focusing on strengths rather than deficits."