Fragments

By Amy E. Stein

Book Overview

Explore effective alternative approaches to improving the lives of those diagnosed with attention deficit disorder This remarkable new book offers fresh perspectives on ADD/ADHD. Even more important, it provides new direction for sufferers, introducing an ecologically based lifestyle that focuses on hands-on interactive learning. Fragments: Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder shows how to use environmental education and activities such as organic farming, community service, mission work, art, yoga, meditation, and spirituality to bring about positive change in people diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. From author Amy E. Stein: "This book is about life. It is written for those who think they have no hope, who struggle with life, with decisions, with addiction, and in search of themselves. I do not believe traditional psychotherapy or medication are solutions for those of us who fall under the label of ADD or ADHD." Candidly written by a woman who, at age 25, was diagnosed as "a textbook case for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder," this insightful book examines: the pitfalls of traditional psychotherapy and medication for those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD how an interactive hands-on learning environment can markedly improve the educational experience of ADD/ADHD kids how an organic, holistic approach can benefit those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD the correlation between agriculture and ADD/ADHD and the impact of eliminating pesticides and increasing fatty acid intake in the diets of sufferers how incorporating spirituality and faith into ADD/ADHD sufferers' lives can help to add discipline and bring greater satisfaction and much more Five helpful appendices give you easy access to environmental education resources, agricultural resources, a sample agricultural curriculum, a sample ecology curriculum, and an environmental art curriculum.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789015927
• ISBN13: 9780789015921
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Courage, Passion and Integrity

Courage, passion and integrity are just a few words to describe Fragments: Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. Ms. Stein takes the reader on a journey through various aspects of her life and explains how the alternative healing methods that she has used have helped her cope with ADD. In a world, particularly in the United States, which is driven by the medical model, Ms. Stein displays clear evidence that medication is not the only method to cope with ADD. She makes it clear that in order for a person to understand ADD, he or she needs to explore both their external and internal worlds. As shown through her own healing path and from scholarly research, alternative coping methods such as community gardening, yoga, meditation, community service, and organic farming, that when a person allows nature, their own kinesthetic abilities, and the initiation of self-less service, physical and psychological balance can be achieved. From her own experience and professional practice, Ms. Stein makes it clear that with time and conscious practice, a person with ADD and ADHD can find the true magic within themselves. The field of post-modern social work should celebrate Ms. Stein, who has a voice and uses it for the greater good of humanity. Thank you for writing this book. Scott Sinay, MHRT-C MSW student at the University of Maine at Orono

A novel and medical journal rolled into one incredible book

Ms. Stein's publication, being an outstanding balance of informative, personal and scientific material, provided me with a fresh outlook on how to perceive and deal with my ADD. For years I suffered through the many negative effects that ADD had on my adult life. Being personally averse to resorting to medication whenever possible I often dealt with the ups-and-downs, as well as with the well-wishers telling me to take the pills, take the pills, take the pills. Ms. Stein's painfully personal accounts of her own dealings with ADD are a relief to the fellow sufferer. Her book reads like a novel, informs like a textbook, and cites studies like a medical journal. It is indeed a highly recommended read for anyone who comes into personal or professional contact with, or those who have, ADD.

Interesting and Informative

I found Fragments to be moving and engaging and could not put it down! I read it straight through until I was finished! Amy, offers creative alternatives to traditional treatment for those who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Her personal experience and dedication to this subject, offer hope and encouragement to those who struggle, or know someone struggling with ADD/ADHD. Enjoy the ride, as she takes you along on an incredible journey of creativity, learning and faith !