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A parent’s guide to effective techniques for combating the difficulties faced in raising a child with ADD/ADHD.Affecting approximately five percent of the school-age population, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children. In her book, Laura Stevens offers a series of alternatives to the often-prescribed drugs, which have potential negative side effects.Helping a child with ADD/ADHD can be a (more…)

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“Because much has already been written about the disorder, one reasonable question about any new book on the subject is whether it contributes anything new to the literature that may be helpful to clinicians. The short answer in this case is a definitive yes….Family Therapy for ADHD is thoughtful, readable, and clinician friendly. The clinical wisdom the authors have gleaned from many years of practice is evident in their good use of case studies to illustrate their cr (more…)

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“… provides solid advice to kids and teens who can’t sleep and the parents who anguish over them.” — Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., author of Freeing Your Child from Anxiety and Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”…jam-packed with research-tested strategies that will help children of all ages get the rest they desperately need.” — Diane Debrovner, Health and Psychology Editor, Parents Magazine”If your child or teen has a sleep problem, look to Drs. Owens an (more…)

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“This book is must reading not only for those suffering from ADHD and related disorders, but also for everyone interested in optimal brain health at any age.”–CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP, M.D.   Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom — Review

This important new book documents a major breakthrough in the treatment of the three most widespread learning disabilities–ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia (“clumsy child syndrome”). Although these conditions have r (more…)

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After reviewing The Mermaid and The Swan, leading mind-body research expert Dr. Dan Kohen M.D. states: I highly recommend these soothing recordings to parents. They are well-produced, with age-appropriate imagery and peaceful music. –Dr. Kohen is the Clinical Director of KDWB University Pediatrics Family Center; Director of KDWB Medical School s Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Program; and award-winning author who has published over 50 articles published in scientif (more…)

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My son has benefited from Dr. Block’s 10-Step program. He now lives a wonderful, drug-free life. — Patricia Weathers , Mother and National Activist Against the Psychiatric Drugging of ChildrenThis is a must read for parents who are concerned about their children. — Julian Whitaker, M.D. , Top-Selling Author of Shed 10 Years in 10 Weeks and Director of the Whitaker Wellness Instititue

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Ratey has produced a valuable resource for people addressing the daily challenges caused by the neurobiological condition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of ADHD include difficulty with organization, focus, and time management. Ratey, a professional ADHD coach who was diagnosed with the disorder herself while in graduate school, provides a set of concrete tools that ADHD adults can use to help themselves traverse both personal and prof (more…)

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Three approaches have been taken so far in reducing the heterogeneity of ADHD cases. The first, based on subtyping as in the DSM-IV, has largely failed to reveal clinically or scientifically meaningful differences. The second, based on etiology, is promising but of little clinical value at the moment. The third approach having by far the greatest clinical and scientific utility has been using comorbidity. As this book attests, using comorbidity to better understand ADHD ha (more…)

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“What makes a book good is the relevance of the message, authenticity of information, and the passion of the author that lives on its pages. Deborah Merlin’s Victory Over ADHD meets, then exceeds, these standards.” Majid Ali, MD, author of The Principles and Practice of Integrative Medicine –Back Cover Endorsement”As a leader of a support group for parents of children with ADHD, Deborah’s book is the first one I recommend that parents read. It offers comfort, inspiratio (more…)