Holocaust Trauma, Early Attachment, and the Hidden Roots of ADD: An Utter Stranger | Chapter 11 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Holocaust Trauma, Early Attachment, and the Hidden Roots of ADD: An Utter Stranger | Chapter 11 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s expert summary of Chapter 11 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter offers a moving, personal case study into how the traumas of early infancy—especially those rooted in extreme adversity—shape lifelong attention, emotional regulation, and the risk for ADD. Through his own story of infancy during the Holocaust, Maté reveals the profound impact of early emotional disconnection and stress, even in the presence of love. Begin with our full chapter video below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth, chapter-by-chapter guides and trauma-informed resources on psychology and child development: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more textbook breakdowns, trauma insights, and neurodevelopmental resources. How Early Trauma Shapes the Brain: A Personal Case Study In Chapter 11, Dr. Gabor Ma...