What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't? Social Skills Help for Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

An invaluable resource for couples in which one of the partners suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), thisaauthoritative bookaguides troubled marriages towardsaan understanding and appreciation for the struggles and triumphs of a relationship affected by it, and to look atathe disorderain a more positive and less disruptive way. Going beyond traditional marriage counseling which can often discount the influence of ADHD, this discussion offersaadvice from the author's personal experience and years of research andaidentifies patterns of behavior that can hurt marriages?such as nagging, intimacy problems, sudden anger, and memory issues?through the use of vignettes and descriptions of actual couples and their ADHD struggles and solutions. This resource encourages both spouses to become active partners in improving their relationship and healing the fissures that ADHD can cause. Also included are worksheets and various methods for difficult conversations so that couples can find a technique that fits their unique relationship and improve their communication skills."