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Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

Gabor Maté
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And that book's been out 25 years, and I've been told by so often that it totally changed the family just to read that book.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: ADHD and environmental impact
For: Parents of children with ADHD
Key quote: That's one of the reasons I wrote that book is I want parents to understand what is being acted out in this child's behavior.
The host discusses the importance of understanding the environmental factors that influence children with ADHD, emphasizing that behavior often reflects deeper emotional needs. This insight led the host to write the book to help parents recognize and address these underlying issues rather than simply reacting to behaviors.