Flipping ADHD on Its Head: How to Turn Your Child's Disability into Their Greatest Strength

I love this book and have recommended it to many. I love that so much of what Dr. Jim says aligns with the approach that I have been using in helping my own Fastbraiin child to approach school, friendships and athletics. I am grateful that our approach has allowed him to see major success in school. He is a straight A student and LOVES math (testing well above grade level). He is also above grade level in reading, but it is not something he would choose to do independently so we approach it differently. He is also a very competitive/successful swimmer and soccer player - but his success in academics and athletics are also an area where we have to work hard to tackle the perfectionism that seems to come with his ADHD. He has BIG FEELINGS and when he doesn't see the success he expects of himself (and often others), trying to "talk him off the ledge" is an issue. This book has given me a breath of fresh air and new ideas in my approach. It has also been a motivating factor in my decision to return to school to obtain my master's degree in social work so that I can help children, parents and educators to find a better understanding of the approaches necessary in helping children with ADHD succeed. Thanks, Dr. Jim.

I wish I could personally thank Dr. Poole for publishing this fantastic book. It was a HUGE lightbulb moment for my husband and I. Finally, a book that explains ADHD for what it really is. A very COMMON variation of how the brain is wired. One that society punishes for not fitting perfectly into the pre-determined school system.Full of positivity and practical, helpful advice. I had notes and highlights on nearly every page.

I liked how this book instead called ADHD "fast brain." I began to see the positives of my son and also how to see medication as a tool instead of as a last resort and option that he cannot function without using. I also learned a lot from the sections on vitamins. Though I can't go to North Carolina to the author's clinics, I think that I have better perspective and I am looking at my son's diagnosis in a way more positive and practical light after reading this book.

I love this book and its approach to ADHD. Its packed with so much useful information that i may need to reread to commit it all to memory. The recommendation given are not far fetched and the author gives solid explanations for just about every single recommendation made. I strongly suggest reading this book if you have a loved one struggling with ADHD.

I am beyond grateful for the perspective and people this book advocates for. I feel not only educated but extremely resources to be able to engage with and care for those with ADHD in my life.

This is a great book. Author tell his own experience of being an ADHD. Straight forward, simple and well written. I highly recommend it.

Flipping ADHD on Its Head by Dr. Jim Poole needs to be required reading for parents, doctors, teachers, and school administrators—in short anyone who works with kids and particularly with kids who have ADHD. Readers will notice right away that Dr. Poole emphasizes focusing on the positives of ADHD instead of considering it a negative liability or disability. Specifically, Dr. Poole wants people to rethink the impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity common to ADHD as creativity, curiosity, and energy. He has coined the term Fastbraiin (yes the “i” appears twice) to describe the philosophy and approach to treating ADHD used in his South Carolina clinics and now available in his book.Dr. Poole emphasizes two main things in his book. The first is that positivity is so important in working with children with ADHD. Dr. Poole provides evidence that individuals with ADHD receive so many more negative messages which pull them down and make them feel defeated. Anyone who is in a classroom or works with kids will be familiar with the refrain of “Johnny, pay attention! Johnny, look at me! Johnny, sit on your bottom!” over and over. Dr. Poole provides information on how to rephrase items as a positive message that doesn’t squelch excitement and energy but helps to harness it. After setting up the positives of ADHD and why positivity is so important in our interactions, Dr. Poole moves on to a series of chapters on “Flipping” all aspects of life including parenting, education, exercise, rest, nutrition, and medication. He emphasizes that children with ADHD need to be taught how to study and utilize their unique strengths. Dr. Poole has pretty much distilled his “Fastbraiin” formula into the pages of the book.Reading Dr. Poole’s recommendations, my thoughts were this makes sense and this will require a lot of time and energy to implement. Following this formula would not be an easy process but implementing even a portion will have huge dividends. My only reservation was the emphasis on using the specific supplements available through his clinic. Although geared specifically towards people with ADHD, anyone would benefit from incorporating these suggestions. So, if you or someone you love has ADHD—read this book! If that doesn’t describe you, read the book anyway to help your brain and body work even better!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Flipping ADHD on Its Head via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.