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Smart but Stuck by Thomas E. Brown — WisdomDeck honest review
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Smart but Stuck

by Thomas E. Brown

Case stories of bright teens and adults with ADHD and the emotional side of the condition: motivation, shame, relationships. Insightful; not a workbook.

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you want to understand the emotional dimension of ADHD.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Emotions drive attention.
  2. Intelligence does not immunize.
  3. Treatment and understanding together.

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ADHD's emotional side.

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