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    The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius
    The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius
    The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius
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    The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius

    Written by Gail Saltz, M.D.

    Narrated by Gail Saltz, M.D.

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    A powerful and inspiring examination of the connection between the potential for great talent and conditions commonly thought to be “disabilities,” revealing how the source of our struggles can be the origin of our greatest strengths.

    In The Power of Different, psychiatrist and bestselling author Gail Saltz examines the latest scientific discoveries, profiles famous geniuses who have been diagnosed with all manner of brain “problems”—including learning disabilities, ADD, anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Autism—and tells the stories of lay individuals to demonstrate how specific deficits in certain areas of the brain are directly associated with the potential for great talent. Saltz shows how the very conditions that cause people to experience difficulty at school, in social situations, at home, or at work, are inextricably bound to creative, disciplinary, artistic, empathetic, and cognitive abilities.

    In this pioneering work, listeners will find engaging scientific research and stories from historical geniuses and everyday individuals who have not only made the most of their conditions, but who have flourished because of them. They are leaning into their brain differences to:

    *Identify areas of interest and expertise
    *Develop work arounds
    *Create the environments that best foster their talents
    *Forge rewarding interpersonal relationships

    Enlightening and inspiring, The Power of Different proves that the unique wiring of every brain can be a source of strength and productivity, and contributes to the richness of our world.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateMar 7, 2017
    ISBN9781427283344
    Author

    Gail Saltz, M.D.

    A Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, Dr. Gail Saltz is a psychiatrist, columnist, bestselling author, television commentator, and magazine contributor. She has been featured in print and on television in places like The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline, Fox News,Anderson Cooper, Today Show, Good Morning America, Parade, Redbook, Women’s Day, the New York Times, and others. She is the host of "The Power of Different" podcast and she lives in New York with her family.

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    • 3/5
      No, if you have a mental disorder or you neurodivergent, it doesn’t make you a genius at all. This book is very useful for parents with ND kids and/or mental disorders, you can help them better. I was almost 40 when I was diagnosed with autism and adhd. For me it was not useful at all. Every chapter is about a ND or mental disorder. You can find many books about each of them, so I hardly read stg new, even though I’m not an expert in this field. Yes, if you are diagnosed as a child, and you have caring and financially stable parents, you can achieve a lot. But if you don’t, it’s extremely hard. Only 15% of the autistic people have a job. The life expectancy about them is 36-38 years old due to suicide and seizures. And I could tell you a fact like this regarding every chapter. So it’s good to have a positive attitude, but not good ignoring the terrible and many times are literally life threatening problems what is coming by being different.
    • 5/5
      Very, very interesting and I don't know what else to write
    • 5/5
      Very inspirational book, super useful and thought provoking. Gave a refreshed perspective for my work with special Ed students. The writing style is fluid and entertaining, even when explaining the science behind brain differences. Totally recommend for anyone interested in education, psychology or if you are a parent to a child with a brain difference.
    • 5/5
      I have read a lot of parenting books. I wish I had read this one first!
    • 5/5
      Great book. It’s nice to see the unique talents of Different Thinkers recognized and celebrated. The author’s approach is refreshing and hopeful. Autism and people who have mental health illnesses don’t just have to be defined or have it define them in negative terms. There’s a silver lining, that can be found when we change our perspective away from trying to box all people into normative categories. I recommend this book for all people whether they have, know someone or just want to learn more about people who are different thinkers.