ADHD, Revised Edition. The Great Misdiagnosis

Customer Reviews

Every parent should at least thumb through this before sending kids to school

2007-11-30
Dr. Haber tackles the ADHD misdiagnosis crisis dead-on. Parents, it is extremely important that you understand all the facts about ADHD before writing your child off as suffering from it. ADHD includes many symptoms which are indicative of other psychological disorders that should be addressed IMMEDIATELY during childhood development.
This especially hit home for me when I read it. I was misdiagnosed with ADD as a child and prescribed ritalin and then adderall for many, many years. Over time, my behavior became erratic and even borderline sociopathological. Turns out I just had very mild depression, and the amphetamines in my bloodstream were making it worse. The counselor who screened me for elementary school said I had ADD because I was acting out during the interview. (I remember this interview, and I remember refusing to comply with her commands because I thought they were stupid.) So parents, let me serve as a living example as to why you should read this book, if for no other reason than to ensure you don't mess your kid up with the mind-numbing drugs the schools want your kids to be on.

first printing

2001-08-04
This book is in its third printing. If your used books are from the first printing there are additional facts in the next two not presened in the first one.

A Very Important Book

2000-09-09
I wish every doctor in America who treats children could read this book. Dr. Haber battles conventional wisdom and comes out on top. The over-prescribing of drugs and faulty diagnosis of ADHD has turned into a national epidemic. "The Great Misdiagnosis" makes an urgent call for rationality.

Outstanding New Book

2000-09-01
Controversial and thought provoking, Dr. Haber has challenged my long-held beliefs on ADHD and forced me re-examine the conventional wisdom. A very important book.

A Wonderful Informative Source for Parents Needing Answers!

2000-08-31
I have read ADHD: The Great Misdiagnosis and feel it is a VERY Informative book for Parents beginning the diagnostic process of having their child evaluated for ADHD, and even for parents of children who have already been diagnosed. I suspect this book will be one of the best books on the market soon! After reading this, I have become a much more informed parent and a better advocate for my child.

It is UNBELIEVEABLE how little parents, teachers, and physicians know about the ADHD disorder. I believe many problems related to ADHD happen because the public is not educated enough about ADHD, and because of this, we seem to have a big outbreak of ADHD today. Many problems with ADHD center around the fact that there are also MANY descrepancies in how children are being tested, and even who thinks these children are ADHD. Many physicians aren't trained to look at other symptoms that mimick ADHD, and end up often misdiagnosing our children, or prescribing medications that they didn't need in the first place. Teachers are not professionals in diagnosing these types of problems either!

I know of many instances where parents have taken school information to a General Pediatrician, and walked out in 15 minutes with a prescription for Ritalin, without their child ever being appropriately tested. THIS IS SO MISFORTUNATE!!!

Dr. Haber has included some very important material in this book about ADHD - What it is, and What it isn't, how the many different medications and treatments work - or don't work, and most importantly WHY OUR CHILDREN ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED AND LABELED ADHD. Knowing what symptoms look like ADHD but aren't is SO important.

I am glad to have found a source of information like this.

Mother of 8 year old child diagnosed with ADHD Combined (Inattentive and Hyperactive)

A Wonderful Informative Source for Parents Needing Answers! 2000-08-31
This latest edition of Julian Haber's highly praised and controversial exploration of the rampant, and often incorrect, overuse of the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a wealth of new information. The chapter on medication has been completely revised and now details when to use certain drugs, side effects that can be expected, and a thorough review and update of older medications. Dr. Haber addresses problems special to teenagers with ADHD, including sexual relationships, pregnancy, substance abuse, driving, and general teen attitudes. Material has also been added to help parents find their way through the legal maze of public education where children are often wrongly first stigmatized with the ADHD label.