Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. Sort order. Jan 16, Emily A rated it liked it Shelves: adhd. I personally found it condescending that the book's first chapter outlined a list of social rules that the author learned "in Kindergarten", and then used that list to summarise the book's contents.
While it's one thing to fairly note that social skills are rarely taught above grade school level for those who may have "blinked" during those years, it's frustrating as an adult with ADHD-I to be framed by the assumption that my social skills must have stalled aged five in order to feel socially alienated. There is little advice for nagivating or building emotionally complex relationships - rather, the author's advice for improving social skills assumes the prexistance of S. Clearly, the focus is on making a good first impression on acquaintances.
Again, I'm sure some people will find this useful. I personally don't. As perhaps can be expected, the book is out of date with social media and the internet. It discusses snail mail as a regular method of communication. I do appreciate the description of "blinking" in conversation, despite the frame that people with ADHD must get mad at people "not telling them things", instead of neurotypical people often getting mad at having to repeat themselves when asked to confirm.
View 1 comment. Jan 26, Beth A. There was some good information in here, but this book is written on a very basic level. I thought I was the only one. View 2 comments. Jan 03, Kelly Ballance rated it it was amazing. Quick read. Due to the simple-to graspable writing style, I am concerned that folks may not see the information as useful as it truly is. I find that some had a tendency to skip over parts that they felt they mistakenly felt they already had a grasp on.
Feb 11, Lynn M rated it liked it. I read this book with the realization that I may not have the best self awareness post a late in life diagnosis. The book made me feel like those with ADD are on the autism spectrum. Also written before internet and social media, which has changed a lot of things. Jul 04, Chanda Norman rated it it was amazing Shelves: self-help , non-fiction , informative.
Great book for any ADHD person who is trying to improve their social skills. Feb 11, Derek rated it it was amazing. With the growing number of people realizing that they too have ADHD, it is a good idea that everyone at some point should read this book. Like having a cure for cancer, a better understanding of people in this world we share, can greatly improve human relations. Simply being lazy, and exclaiming this person is crazy , dumb, or weird just isn't going to work if we want to continue as a race on this planet.
Much of who we are can sadly be controled by emotions not in our power to control. Therefor With the growing number of people realizing that they too have ADHD, it is a good idea that everyone at some point should read this book.
Therefore, having an understanding society, not prone to say things like "being ADHD is no excuse for the way you act", we can edure that which makes us uncomfortable, and move forward in an effort to improve civilization.
Feb 05, Susie rated it it was amazing. This book explained ME and why I am who I am and all about me. Clearly, the focus is on making a good first impression on acquaintances. Again, I'm sure some people will find this useful. I personally don't. As perhaps can be expected, the book is out of date with social media and the internet. It discusses snail mail as a regular method of communication. I do appreciate the description of "blinking" in conversation, despite the frame that people with ADHD must get mad at people "not telling them things", instead of neurotypical people often getting mad at having to repeat themselves when asked to confirm.
Beth A. There was some good information in here, but this book is written on a very basic level. I thought I was the only one. Kelly Ballance. Quick read. Due to the simple-to graspable writing style, I am concerned that folks may not see the information as useful as it truly is. I find that some had a tendency to skip over parts that they felt they mistakenly felt they already had a grasp on.
Lynn M. I read this book with the realization that I may not have the best self awareness post a late in life diagnosis. The book made me feel like those with ADD are on the autism spectrum. Also written before internet and social media, which has changed a lot of things.
Chanda Norman. Great book for any ADHD person who is trying to improve their social skills. With the growing number of people realizing that they too have ADHD, it is a good idea that everyone at some point should read this book.
Like having a cure for cancer, a better understanding of people in this world we share, can greatly improve human relations. Simply being lazy, and exclaiming this person is crazy , dumb, or weird just isn't going to work if we want to continue as a race on this planet.
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