The Power of Music and the ADHD Brain: Managing ADHD, #1

By Luz Galindo

The Power of Music and the ADHD Brain is filled with true experiences and tested methods for dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in everyday life.Luz Galindo depicts what a day is like in the life of a person who has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with a never-before-seen level of transparency. Shattering stigmas and breaking down barriers within society, Galindo presents a persuasive argument that, contrary to its name, ADHD is not a disorder at all. Rather, ADHD is simply an explanation for a group of characteristics that cause the human nervous system to function differently. Using examples from her own personal family relationships and professional career alike, the author presents a promising and inspiring reality to readers of all ages.The Power of Music and the ADHD Brain explores multiple perspectives with an abundance of scientific support compressed in a small book . Masterfully researched and pragmatically presented, this book contains life-changing information perfect for anyone who is affected by ADHD. The Power of Music and the ADHD Brain provides readers with inspiration and ideas for alternative solutions to treating ADHD with the most natural and universally understood languages – music.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Luz Galindo
• Release date: Nov 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781777006303

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The Power of Music

and

the ADHD Brain

By Luz Galindo

Copyright ©2019 by Luz Galindo.

No part of this publication, text or illustrations, may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior consent of the author.

ISBN 978-1-7770063-0-3

IN MEMORY

of my father, Jaime Galindo

DEDICATED

To my sons: Elmer, Richard, and James

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Editor: Olivia Castetter

Illustrator: Toby Bridson

Table of Contents

Section One What is ADHD

CHAPTER I Clinical Definition

CHAPTER II How Does ADHD Affect A Person’s Life?

CHAPTER III What Are Current ADHD Treatment Methods?

Pharmaceutical Options

Behavior Therapies

Section Two How does Music Impact the Brain

CHAPTER IV Effects Of Music On The Brain

CHAPTER V Physical Effect

CHAPTER VI Psychological Effect

CHAPTER VII Emotional Effect

CHAPTER VIII Cognitive Effect

CHAPTER IX Social Effect

Section Three Music as Treatment for ADHD

CHAPTER X How Music Stimulates The Brain

CHAPTER XI Children and Education

CHAPTER XII Adults and Everyday Life

CONCLUSION Where Do We Go From Here

References

Further Research

Preface

My name is Luz, and I have ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I am the mother of three children, two of whom also have been diagnosed with ADHD. For the past sixteen years, I have struggled with this mental condition that affects the majority of my family, and yet was something about which I knew only the bare minimum – simple facts from a brochure at the doctor’s office and whatever a quick Internet search could provide. Most of the time, I functioned each day by doing what came naturally to me, never truly understanding why I did these things.

Despite the stigmas surrounding the label, as well as myths and misconceptions in our society today, as I learn more about ADHD, I am continually intrigued about the nature of this disorder and how the brain works under the diagnostic label of ADHD. I found that I would rather spend my time trying to find ways to make it easier to deal with ADHD and take advantage of its strengths, rather than remain in an endless battle with the challenges that accompany this condition.

When I started to read about the effects of music on the brain, I was fascinated. I learned how it can change the brain’s natural chemistry, and sometimes even improve its structure. That’s when I realized how music has helped me (without me even being aware of what it was doing!) in many situations. For example, I figured out how to use common symptoms and side-effects of ADHD, like hyper-focus, to my advantage by listening to a certain playlist on repeat. I realized that, by figuring out our strengths and creating an environment that supports them, we can begin to excel and thrive.

I’m writing this book because I want to share the techniques I’ve found, the research that supports my findings, and some techniques that have helped my family and I deal with some of the challenges of ADHD in our daily lives.

I hope that my research and experience can be useful for someone who battles with ADHD as well as the loved ones of people like myself.

Introduction

Music, although