Please Vote on a Commanding Attention Cover


I have finally finished the e-book.  I hope to upload it to Amazon within the next 2-3 weeks. Once I choose the cover art, and I get my "back of the book blurb" and promo materials in place, I am good to go.

I have narrowed it down to three possible covers.  I would really be indebted to you guys if you could email me or vote (in the comment section) to let me which one of the covers, #1, #2, or #3, you like the best and why.  My email is tessmesser@gmail.com.

It has six sections and covers everything from the behavioral therapies to a section on new and emerging therapies.  I ended up with 300 pages and almost 500 references. I have included the table of contents at the bottom of this post so you can get an idea of the scope of the book.

I will be offering the book free, as a promotion, through Kindle's Select Program.  I will let you guys know when it goes live and the days that you can get the book for free. 

 Having a very poor sense of time, which regular readers of this blog will recognize as an ADHD symptom, a book that I thought would take me a few months, has taken me almost two years.  I thought I was almost done many times....

Thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts!!



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Cover Art #1

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Cover Art #2

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Cover Art #3.







Table of Contents



Foreword
Introduction
Preface


Section I: ADHD Today

ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

ADHD Symptoms

The Causes of ADHD

The Medical Evaluation of ADHD

Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies for ADHD

ADHD Sub-Types

Sluggish Cognitive Tempo

Amen Clinic ADHD Subtypes

The Future of ADHD Diagnosis

The Limitations of ADHD Treatment Medical Research

ADHD Drug Treatment

Prescription Drug ADHD Treatment

Introduction

The Stimulants

Stimulant Safety

Adderall and Ritalin are Different

Side Effects

Long Term Effects of Stimulants

Ethical Questions

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

Guanfacine

Antidepressants

ADHD Medication Combinations

Section I Conclusion




Section II: Lifestyle Interventions

Introduction

Exercise

Children and Adolescents

Adults

Cost:

Side Effects:

Study Doses that have Improved ADHD Symptoms

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

Diet

ADHD Diet Recommendation Overview

Eating Food Instead of Supplements

Protein and Amino Acids

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and ADHD

The Effects of Sugar on ADHD symptoms

The Effect of Food Coloring/Food Additives on ADHD symptoms

Elimination Diets and ADHD Symptoms

Costs:

Side Effects:

Study Doses that have Improved ADHD Symptoms

Affordable Alternatives

Sleep

Costs

Side Effects

Study Doses that have Improved ADHD Symptoms

Affordable Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Stress Control

Meditation and Mindfulness

Costs

Side Effects

Study Doses that have Improved ADHD Symptoms

Affordable Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

Section II Conclusion




Section III: Mind Tools: Therapies of the Brain and Mind

Introduction

Part 1: The Behavioral Therapies


Parent Training Program

Costs:

Side Effects:

Study Doses that Improved ADHD Symptoms

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

ADHD Coaching

Costs

Side Effects

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

Classroom Behavior Management

Costs

Side Effects

Inexpensive Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Social Skills Training

Costs

Side Effects

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Costs

Side Effects

Inexpensive Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Part2-A: The Neurological Therapies

Introduction

Executive Function Training Programs

1. Staying Focused, Getting Organized and Following Through on Plans

2. Prioritizing, Planning Ahead and Managing Time Wisely

3. Staying in Control of Impulses and Emotions

Teaching Response Inhibition

Teaching Emotional Control

Teaching Flexibility

4. Comprehending the big picture, learning from mistakes, and solving problems resourcefully and independently.

Costs:

Side Effects

Affordable Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Working Memory Training

Costs

Side Effects

Affordable Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

NEUROFEEDBACK

Costs

Side Effects

Study Doses that Improved ADHD Symptoms

Affordable Alternatives:

Chapter Conclusion

Part 2-B: Training the Senses

Overview

Central Auditory Processing Training

Costs

Side Effects

Affordable Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Costs

Side Effects

Affordable Alternative

Chapter Conclusion

Visual Processing Training

Costs

Side Effects

Affordable Alternatives

Chapter Conclusion

Section III Conclusion












































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5 comments:

  1. Tess,
    Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement, which I'm sure will be a great help to lots of people.

    I like cover #2. Since we ADHDers are not particularly linear thinkers, I like the circles better than the lines in cover #1, and I like the way the circles on #2 evoke "thought bubbles," which suggests something about how our ADHD brains are often flooded with lots and lots of (simultaneous and not very organized) thoughts.

    I've been a grateful reader of your blog for ... I don't know how long, because I have a compromised sense of time, but my point is that I'm very much looking forward to reading this book!

    With best wishes,
    Cynthia

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  2. PS: I'll add that the first cover looks to me as though it's geared more to ADHD professionals than to lay readers/patients. But I'll be excited to read it no matter which cover you put on it.

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  3. # 1 or #2 are my choices. BUT the headline might be too big to notice on #2...

    Thanks and good luck!

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  4. I like #2 best because it seems like a graphic representation of a wandering mind becoming focused.

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  5. I like book cover #2. It gets my attention, looks interesting and is creative.

    Diana

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