ADHD 2.0

New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood

By: Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.

Narrated by: Fred Sanders

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help listeners thrive, by the best-selling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction

“An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.” (Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times best-selling co-author of Raising Cai)

World-renowned authors Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey literally “wrote the book” on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their best seller, Driven to Distraction, largely introduced this diagnosis to the public and sold more than a million copies along the way.

Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. Also unknown to most are the recent research developments, including innovations that give a clearer understanding of the ADHD brain in action. In ADHD 2.0, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this “variable attention trait”, draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with ADHD a plan for minimizing the downside and maximizing the benefits of ADHD at any age. They offer an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including

• Find the right kind of difficult. Use these behavior assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual’s unique strengths.
• Reimagine environment. What specific elements to look for - at home, at school, or in the workplace - to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind.
• Embrace innate neurological tendencies. Take advantage of new findings about the brain’s default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD.
• Tap into the healing power of connection. Tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection “the other Vitamind C” and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD.
• Consider medication. Gets the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options.

As inspiring as it is practical, ADHD 2.0 will help you tap into the power of this mercurial condition and find the key that unlocks potential.

This audiobook includes a PDF of charts and appendices from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey (P)2021 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Hallowell writes with clarity and humanity.... [ADHD 2.0] is a message of hope...a remarkably clear, personable, digestible and useful book.” (Dr. Lloyd Sederer, Psychology Today)

“Beautifully written, ADHD 2.0 is an inspired road map for living with a distractible brain. Two psychiatrists who have ADHD themselves combine the most recent brain science with humor, stories, and deep wisdom about how to manage your fluctuating attention. If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.” (Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times best-selling coauthor of Raising Cain)

“Infinitely validating, effortlessly funny, and staggeringly insightful.... This book will save lives.” (Jessica McCabe, creator/host of How to ADHD)

Woman Left Undiagnosed

I am 35 years old. Recently I had stumbled upon a lot of information from people with ADHD telling their stories. They were so relatable. I became determined to learn more as I had a doctor haphazardly mention ten years ago he thought I was misdiagnosed as a teen and probably had ADHD. I was given no further information. I brushed it off as I didn’t really know much about ADHD and how it effects people. My ignorance lead me to believe it was something that effected hyper little boys that performed poorly in school. Boy was I absolutely wrong! This book has been eye opening for me! I am so grateful for all the helpful information in this book. I am now scheduled to work with a therapist to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan. I finally have hope for the first time. I’m not broken.

highly recommend for adults with ADHD

Recently diagnosed as an adult - this book was the best starting point for my journey of understanding!

Phenomenal

I feel understood, and I understand what to do. They know their stuff, for sure

Great information, bland audio

I really enjoyed the text of the book, but found the audio reader bland and not terribly engaging. Will likely try to read more of the books by the authors regardless of the boring voicing or not.

Fresh insights - worth the read

Just too many things to enumerate here, but I have a treasure trove of topics I need to go back on now and delve into more fully.

Eye opener for me

Did anyone else listen to the first chapter on 2x speed, then listen to the drug chapter and the putting-it-all-together chapter where they’re like: “We know you didn’t read the rest of the book, but here’s the deal…” and then write an audible review before reading the rest of it?
Right on, me too. I intend to put some things in practice and see how it goes, so if you see me standing on one foot singing row row row your boat gently down the stream, merrily merrily merrily life is but a dream, then you’ll know I’m just trying to get out of my default mode network. Unfortunately you won’t know if it’s working or if I’m just still trying to figure it out, but either way, I also now have a more open mind to the medications I’ve been rejecting and this book lent me that perspective.
btw: if you can read and understand this review, you probably have ADHD and might want to listen to the book. I slowed it down to 1.5x speed for better comprehension and it feels like the sweet spot.

READ or Listen to this book!!!

This is life changing for me. For myself and my son and the dynamics of our life. Now I know there is help, understanding, and hope. Hope, is so crucial. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Now it all makes sense 😞! Thank you 😊

I grew up in a society where ADHD/ADD was something no one knew about and was always dismissed as just an unruly child that deserves corporal punishment for behaving badly.

It was until I moved to the United States and got diagnosed with ADHD that I started making sense of my struggles academically, emotionally and mentally even though I had the potential to excel and be great.

Since my diagnosis and treatment, my life has been on an upward trajectory. Academically - I graduated with a masters of science and now with a great career as a Sr Manager. Emotionally - my relationships are great, and my marriage is amazing. Mentally - I'm excelling beyond my imagination.

Thanks to this book, I know understand the significance, the burden, treatment and responsibilities that come with having ADHD. Unchecked, it can destroy your life.
Rather than avoiding it, I will take it on, embrace it and keep using it to the best of my ability.

A textbook into ADHD

I listened to this while on a drive and then when walking. Each chapter is filled with actual useful information. I wished I took notes - and sometimes I’d need to stop and look up a recommendation or program they mentioned.

Informative read

Gave me insight on something I’ve been struggling with lo by er than I thought and I am looking to seek further help for myself.