Disabled Books

Knowledgeably co-edited and authored by the team of Janet E. Farmer (Department of Health Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia), Jacobus Donders (Psychology Service, Mary Free Bed Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan), and Seth Warschausky (Department of Physical Medications and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) Treating Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Clinical Research And Practice is a scholarly collective presentation of in-depth discussions, observations, studies, and research in understanding of neurologically inclined disorders and dysfunctions. As modern sciences and neurological studies trace along an ultimately greater understanding of the brain's physiological and neurological processes, Treating Neurodevelopmental Disabilities informs the reader of the significant benefits which neurosynergenic procedures may effectively treat and aide young victims of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Treating Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is very strongly recommended reading for all students of the psychological, neurological, and anatomical sciences, as well as psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and academicians searching for a greater understanding of the practical application of modern innovative scientific discoveries in the field of developmental neurology.

This book is an inspiration to all of us helping our children to acheive their highest potentials! Thank you!

New Dreams...New Hopes...Second Chances

Joey, a bright intense seven year old, still can't read, so he plays class clown for approval... Eric, a withdrawn kindergartner, is left speechless by the horrors he's witnessed at home... Alice, a winning fifth-grader; scorces zero on every math test... Charlie, a confused eight-year-old, struggles in his own distorted mirror-image universe... Ben, a rich kid, has been called stupid so often be believes it. These are some of the learning-disabled kids who were deep in trouble until Mary MacCracken, an extraordinary therapist and teacher, worked miracles with them - and changed their lives. Her heartwarming book is a testament to her talent, compassion, and love...

(I realy enjoyed this book, and thought I just tell you what's it is about - and let you decide if it is what you are looking for.)

As a parent, I found the book _The Turnabout Programme_ by Dr. Carol Goldfus and Enid Korn to be an invaluable asset. For any parent whose child suffers from dyslexia and/or ADHD, this book provides step by step exercises leading to a true "turnabout". The clearly written definitions and instructions made reading this book not only easy, but enjoyable. The exercises, which are non-threatening and easily accomplishable with a little perseverance, show progress after a very short time period. A main benefit of the programme is how it deals with the whole child-- including psychological concerns regarding self-esteem. This book allows the parent to advocate for his/her child in a manner that is not intimidating and extremely productive.

Such a huge gap exists in our understanding of the mentally disabled that this book has long been needed. Somehow we've forgotten they are spiritual beings like the rest of us. Robert Bittner writes from his lifelong experience with profound insight and with practical suggestions that are simple to read and respond to. Personally gratifying are his descriptions of his times with our developmentally disabled son and his father. I could wish everyone would open this book and let it open mind and heart.

This book is a lively and personal account of the life of a young woman with ADHD. It was originally published as "butterfly kisses"
The young woman is named Amber and the book focuses on focuses on the challenges Amber's parents faced raising her to adulthood.

This is a warm, engaging book, filled with a sense of humor, not a dry academic treatise as many books on ADHD are. But the humor doesn't downplay the brutal honesty of the pain and challenges faced by both Amber and her parents.

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This book is suitable for parents, teachers, educators and others who live and work with children with ADHD.

What I enjoyed most, though, are the nuggets and pearlsof 'battle-tested' strategies that work for the child with ADHD. These coping tips and parenting strategies were created by parents involved in the daily struggle of parenting a child with ADHD and not some fanciful, unrealistic theory dreamed up by some professor who has never dealt with, much less lived with, an ADHD child.

This book is filled with love, hope and encouragement and if you are the parent or teacher of an ADHD child, well worth the read.

If you or someone close to you has a handicap, this book offers real insight into how to deal with the touchy subject of sex.

A clear, readable and intelligent guide, which, as its title suggests, starts from the premise that understanding autistic ways of thinking and learning is necessary for effective teaching.

It was very interest and little hard to understand about different of kind deaf culture ASL and Oral and other disablity.

This is the third publication by Madeleine Portwood who is a Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist, working in County Durham. Madeleine is also Chair of the Dyspraxia Foundation's Education Committee.

The book begins by discussing the definition of dyspraxia and conditions such as ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome and other learning disabilities. It extends this information to include facets of co-morbidity and includes a useful case example, apparently displaying symptoms of dyspraxia, but which is used to define the need for thorough investigation and full case history. The book then goes on to describe in significant detail, the neurological basis of dyspraxia, developmental differences between the sexes and observable characteristics. There is significant medical information and terminology; however, I found the information clearly set out, with many useful diagrams to illustrate the various data being explained.

Further chapters on assessment offered considerable new information and research material. There were further case histories and interesting information on aspects such as associated vision impairments and the use of coloured overlays and tints. A welcome section included the role of the Education Authorities and provision for the child in school. There was information on the Code of Practice, as well as practical advice on how to implement many aspects of provision and intervention. The section on `optimising the educational environment' was packed with useful information, backed up with research data and wonderful examples of children's case histories and work, both before and after intervention. (Look out for Johnathan's poem - an excellent example of not judging by appearance.)

I particularly enjoyed the section on intervention in Ellemore Hall residential school. It was a excellent example of both staff and pupils working together and was a credit to their commitment to the programme. Again, there were samples of work by the pupils and it was lovely to read that they wanted to be acknowledged for their efforts using their real names. The comments made by the teachers reflected the success of the programme and I felt that this chapter seemed to pull together all the theory that had gone before, to show how the intervention could succeed in practice, so long as everyone was willing to put in the work. The last chapter in dealing with the future rounded off the volume in such a way that, far from feeling that I had finished a book, I felt more as if this chapter conveyed the ongoing need for further research into this condition, gave indicators as to where these directions may take us and left us wanting to find out more. The Appendices at the back also gave useful information on the Dyspraxia Foundation and other organisations.

The recognition of `real life' knowledge was a key part of the uniqueness of this volume. With this book, Madeleine Portwood has managed to convey much valuable medical information and further research, but as in her other publications, her ability to weave extra information, reminding us of the implications of this condition upon the individual child, adult or family, makes this an invaluable guide not only for those in medical fields, but for teachers, students and anyone dealing with those affected by dyspraxia on a regular basis. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in studying developmental dyspraxia, it's implications and effective interventions.