Edward Hallowell, M.D.
Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell is a practicing psychiatrist and founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
An instructor at Harvard Medical School, he is the author of 10 books, including the bestsellers on ADD, Driven to Distraction, Delivered from Distraction, and, most recently, CrazyBusy. Dr. Hallowell has AD/HD himself.
Dr. Hallowell's Podcasts: ADD Is a Gift | Why Girls Go Undiagnosed | What's It Like to Have ADD? | Why It's Called ADHD
Books by Edward Hallowell, M.D.
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Dyslexia Diaries
Dr. Ned Hallowell examines his past with dyslexia and provides information on diagnosing and treating... more » -
The Importance of Mentors
One special teacher can turn a so-so student ADHD into a lifelong learner... more » -
Black Box Scare: Are ADD Drugs Safe?
There is no hard evidence linking recent sudden deaths to stimulants, which are still more... more » -
Seven Helpful Habits for ADDers
Every adult with ADD has special talents. The trick is to uncover them–and use them... more »
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Married to It: When Your Spouse Has ADD
Having an ADD partner isn't easy, but forgiving — and planning to prevent problems —... more » -
Can You Prevent Your Child From Developing ADHD?
Inheriting the genes that predispose a person toward attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) doesn't guarantee... more » -
Boost Brain Function By Eating More Fish
Fish contains nutrients that help prevent heart disease AND boost brain function. Here's how, and... more » -
4 Ways to Be a Better Parent: Raising ADHD Children
Expert advice for parenting your ADHD children -- forging powerful connections and becoming a positive... more » -
Fear-Free Learning for ADHD Children
How a teacher's simple gesture and undying encouragement helped me overcome embarrassment and fear as... more » -
Rediscovering Romance in Your ADHD Marriage
Distractability can poison eroticism in an ADHD marriage. Here's how you can revive intimacy, intrigue... more » -
College Material
How your ADD teen should begin preparing for college now... more »
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What Kids Need to Be Happy
Dr. Ned Hallowell on how to raise happy children... more » -
ADHD Medication or Alternative Treatments?
Making the decision can be tough... Consider this expert advice when determining whether ADHD medication... more » -
The Power of Praise
How a parent's words of praise can help combat the fear and self-doubt that plague... more » -
3 Ways for ADHD Adults to Feel Carefree Again
Recapture the natural enthusiasm of childhood with a simple shift in awareness... more » -
Explaining ADD to Your Child
How parents and doctors can tell a child he has ADD – and frame the... more » -
How Exercise Boosts Brain Function
Exercise is one of the bests gifts you can give to your brain as an... more » -
How Parents Can Build Bonds with ADHD Children
Six expert strategies for parenting ADHD children while managing a household that doesn't alienate, ignore... more » -
Take a Deep Breath
Nine expert tips for slowing down and focusing on what matters most... more » -
The Right Work for Adults with ADHD
The best job is the one that lets adults with ADHD work at what they... more » -
How to Team Up with Your Child's Teacher
Establish trust with the school teacher of your ADHD child, and you'll create a positive... more » -
Next Steps: After the Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Ned Hallowell explains how to move ahead after you've received an ADHD diagnosis as an... more » -
12 Ways to Build Strong ADD Families
Strategies for healthy, happy families... more » -
Find Your Feel and Make It Real
Learn to listen to your own inner voice to decide what's best for you... more » -
My Academic Game Plan
Six ways to start off the new school year on a positive note... more » -
Adult ADHD Help: Changing Your Life for the Better
How proper diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD can improve your life for the better... more » -
Nurturing My Wonderful ‘Turbo’ Brain
Feed your ADHD brain by connecting in as many positive ways as you can... more » -
Climbing the Ladder at Work with ADHD
The complete game plan for excelling at work with adult ADHD... more »
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7 Common Flashpoints for Spouses of ADDers
The most universal and pervasive complaints from spouses of ADDers — and how you can... more » -
3 Ways to Boost Intimacy
Foster intimacy with your partner with these strategies... more » -
8 Expert-Tested Ways to Improve Focus
Our experts share their get-focused secrets... more »
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Get Connected at Work
Feeling isolated at work? Tips for forging better connections at the water cooler... more » -
The Human Touch at Work
How to create more personal connections on the job... more » -
Social Skills at Work
Feeling isolated at work? Tips for forging better connections at the water cooler... more »






