Those who have high
thoughts are ever striving;
They are not happy to
remain in the same place.
Like swans that leave
their lake and rise into the air,
they leave their home
and fly for a higher home.
The Dhammapada
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND DISCLAIMER
As always, I am indebted to my family—my
wife and our three daughters—for their support and understanding.
I especially want to thank Rhoderick Elin,
Ph.D., founder and director of the Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder Clinic sponsored by Catholic Community Services Northwest in
Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Elin has
been my supervisor, mentor and friend.
His knowledge of ADD is extensive, and his many editing suggestions for
this book were invaluable. I also want
to thank the following individuals for reviewing early drafts of my
manuscript: colleagues Barbara
Bergmann, MD, and Andrea Elin, MS; my graduate school friend, Michael Horwitz, ACSW, BCD, executive
director of the Detroit Children's Home; and my wife, Karen Miller, MSW, BCD.
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are
my own, except where otherwise stated.
They do not necessarily represent those of Dr. Elin, the other reviewers,
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, or the Catholic Archdiocese
of Seattle.
This book is not intended for use in self-diagnosing ADD. The procedures, methods and rating instruments
for adult ADD diagnosis discussed are for certified or licensed mental health
professionals. The author makes no
representations about the suitability of the software or diagnostic instruments
described herein.