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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | What is ADHD? What are the symptoms? What can parents do to help children overcome ADHD? How can this be accomplished without medication? What drugs are being used for ADHD are they effective? What are the side effects? What can educators do to help? What about childhood depression? Can anything be done to help children naturally?
These and many more questions are answered in this 96 page book. Concise and practical, it assists both educators and parents to help children to succeed. There is much that parents can do to help children overcome ADHD symptoms, and medication rarely provides a solution. Through practical measures and lifestyle changes, parents can help children be successful. This book provides many additional resources that can help parents, as well as give ideas for teachers, special education teachers and principals.
Five years of research went into the production of this book, it is thorough and accurate. It represents the latest educational and scientific information on this subject. The methods and ideas described here have been field tested, and do work. Sometimes the results are astounding, with rapid progress in a short period of time. References, extensive bibliography, index.
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10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 A Must Have For Any Person or Parent of Child w/ADHD Jun 28, 2010
By Maiysha Clairborne
"Maiysha Clairborne MD"
As a physician, I see children and adults daily who have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. The first thing that often happens in this case is that they are put on medications without any regard for their lifestyle or nutritional habits. What I love about this book is that right from the beginning the author addresses that ADHD is a multi-factorial illness that has multi-factorial solutions. I especially like that he addresses how the over-exposure of a child to TV, movies, media, and video games affects the brain of a child in such a way that may contribute to the development of ADHD. In this book, the author skips over judgements and superfluous commentary, and gets right to the solutions. He gives the facts, backed up with data for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, as well as lifestyle management and leaving reader to decide which path to take in treatment. I especially love the section on the positive effects of music and art therapy. At the end of the book, the author leaves you with several resources so the learning can continue beyond the close of the book. There is no doubt that after reading this book, any parent of a child or person suffering from ADHD will be well informed on all of the avenues of treatment. It's an easy read, it's well laid out, and based on research. I would definitely recommend this to my patients and anyone else who has or knows someone with ADHD.
Maiysha Clairborne MD
Life On Your Terms: 7 Steps to a More Empowered You
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Excellent research! Apr 15, 2010
By CMR
It is really refreshing to see someone take the time to research such a controversial subject in a way that is not biased. My child was wrongly diagnosed by her school learning consultant and psychologist with ADHD. After taking her to a Neurologist, we learned that she was having petit mal seizures (staring spells) a disorder for which she needed medication. She suffered from severe moodswings and unnecessary negative experiences,as a result of taking ritalin. Petit mal seizures is a common disorder that children tend to outgrow during the teen years, which is exactly what happened. This publication is a very helpful tool that should be given consideration by parents and educators alike. Do read it.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Clear and concise approach to ADHD Jun 10, 2010
By Joanne Lyons
"1pearl"
I studied and taught pre-school children, high school students and later in my career was a high school guidance counselor. I have taught and counseled ADHD students and parents. If you don't already know what it is and what to do to help a child that possibly has it, read this book and follow the advice. This is a good resource. There are easy to follow tips on consistent parenting. Results quoted from nutritional diet to suggested "diet" (limited use) of media and types of beneficial activity, all without the use of medication! If your child still has difficulty concentrating and settling down after following this faithfully, then seek a medical doctor. Find out what this education system provides as help and then find out what support your public school system provides for your child if diagnosed with ADHD. This book also includes a wonderful list of resources to read and research on the topic. You are the child's best advocate whether you are the teacher, counselor or parent. Take the time to know what you are dealing with.
Joannd Lyons, auhtor of It's About Time!: It's All About Time ...Time, Love, And Tenderness (Volume 1)
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Invest in your child by reading this book Jul 14, 2010
By Howard F. Clarke
I'm going to be straight with you. As a medical provider for 30 years, I can promise you that many parents seeking help for their kids unfortunately will pass right by this wonderful book because of its title. Or, more likely, they won't seek any literature at all. People are busy. People are stressed. Often both parents work; they are tired, they want a quick fix for dinner, a quick fix for problems, a quick fix for their misbehaving child. But if you are reading this review--and the other reviews here--I congratulate you for taking the time and investing it in your child, sibling, or other family member, as the case may be.
More and more, these days, the quick fix isn't so quick. Doctors will want behavioral testing and testimonies from teachers...in other words documentation, before the docs prescribe the meds to suppress ADHD. And many of the medications require what used to be known as triplicate prescriptions--the type of Rx's that are watched very closely by the FDA due to the potential for abuse with these drugs. And the child's metabolism, chemistry labs, and development are monitored--or should be--when these types of meds are used.
I think that every parent or guardian considering treating the child with ADHD should buy this book and read it cover to cover...and then, with the help of a physician if it becomes necessary, decide upon the best course. This book is extremely well-done, not a stuffy text book, but an attractive, easy-to-read invaluable source of information that applies not only to the "hyperactive" youngster, but also to a family that is sorting through various concerns affecting mental, physical, and even spiritual health.
Any medication put into a child's body is considered a "dangerous drug," pretty much a term used by the FDA for any prescribed drug. It is a good term, because even the mis-use of a vitamin, particularly fat soluble, could cause harm. But...meds can be helpful: they can improve and prolong life. Sometimes they are necessary and right. Read "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Parent and Educator's Guidebook" and then make educated decisions. At the very least, you will know what questions to ask.
--Howard F. Clarke, Asst. Professor in a busy University Family Medicine Clinic and author of "When Cancer Comes Your Way"
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Insightful and easy to read. Mar 15, 2010
By M. Serra
"greatauntms"
The book takes you back to the basics for a solution to ADHD: live a simpler life. I agree with the author that overstimulation today could very well be one of the main culprits of this disorder and can be controlled with some very basic changes as a first option versus medication.
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