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I enjoyed reading Daphne Hurford's book. It is a comprehensive, sensible guide that will assist any parent through the maze as he or she journeys into the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of reading disorders. As a parent I appreciated the developmental perspective and discussion of dyslexia across the age range. As an evaluator, I respect Daphne Hurford's knowledge and I am impressed with the sequential explanation of detection and diagnosis. Thank you Daphne.

As a parent of two children (now grown and successful), I look back to when they were in school and remember the concerns I had about their progress in learning to read and write. It goes without saying that most parents want their children to do well in school. Being a good reader is certainly a critical factor in how well a child learns any subject. Ms. Hurford's book, "To Read or Not to Read", provides invaluable and interesting information for parents about the process of learning to read. It is not just a good reference on dyslexia but also it contains background on testing children to help identify possible reading problems. Parents who have the slightest concern about their children's reading will gain insight from this book. As an added bonus, the portions of the book with short episodes about famous dyslexics are fascinating.

Hurford has provided a first rate characterization of dyslexia by describing individuals with dyslexia and how they have coped in various settings. Her talent is in assimilating research and literature, presenting it in a readable and understandable format, and allowing the reader to gain a sense of what it is like to be dyslexic in school and out of school. Dyslexia is contextually sensitive - or manifests itself differently in different circumstances - and Hurford does a nice job of bringing this conception to the fore. It's not an "academic" book, but an "understanding" book. I will be recommending it to my students in special education as a good source for information not contained in more academic tomes.

I have a son who is a junior in high school. He has a learning disability and an attention deficit disorder. While the classroom hasn't always been an easy environment for him, it has at least been a predictable one. But with college or possibly the work force just ahead, I worry about the supports that will be available to him as he transition to life beyond high school.

"Unlocking Potential" helps alleviate a lot of that worry by offering sound, practical advice as I help prepare our son for the next stage of his life. Advice includes informtaion on helping your child whether he is obtaining a 4-year degree or entering the military, becoming an apprentice or getting a job.

Overall, I'm very impressed with this well-organized, easy-to-read book and would recommend it to anyone dealing with A.D.D. or a learning disability.

This book is a useful resource for older high school students and young adults dealing with the transition between adolescence and adulthood. Each chapter is readable and dispenses with long details.

At the end of each chapter is a list of resources relevant to the issues addressed in the chapter. The book addresses how individuals with learning disabilities and AD/HD can deal constructively with college and work. There are chapters on legal issues, psychological testing, educational strategies and job choices.

Often high school students are made to feel that traditional college is the only choice. This book takes a positive, affirming look at all the alternatives.

I have only one criticism of this excellent book. There should have been some medical input on the section on AD/HD. The brief section on medication was clearly not written by a psychiatrist.

This book is a useful resource for older high school students and young adults dealing with the transition between adolescence and adulthood. Each chapter is laid out so that the important information is easy to find. The sections dispense with long details. For those who want more information on a particular subject, the end of each chapter has a list of relevant resources.

The book shows how individuals with learning disabilities and AD/HD can plan constructively for college or work. There are chapters on legal issues, psychological testing, educational strategies and job choices.

Often high school students are made to feel that traditional college is the only choice. This book takes a positive, affirming look at all the alternatives.

I have only one criticism of this excellent book. There should have been some medical input on the section on AD/HD. The brief section on medication was clearly not written by a psychiatrist.

This is one of the books to read if you have a loved one with dementia!

All Books from Naomi Feil are perfect to help people,who works wil OLD-OLD

This is one of those books that I wish I had written. Feil puts not only a human face on the diagnosis of dementia, but with that face, she explains the basic human need that lies within; to be validated. People are more than their age, their diagnosis, their care plans and their "issues", but all that is often lost, particularly in a long-term care setting and the individual is reduced to dehumanized terms. But Feil reminds us of the unique needs of the -individual- and illustrates effective means of communicating with -people- with dementia (not dealing with "dementia" as though it were some sort of creature divorced from the person) based on -their- comforts and abilities, not the caregivers. Comunication techniques using music, gentle touch accompanied with verbalization and a variety of other methods (custom fit to your client) proved successful when I implemented them for my clients. A wonderful book which puts the human dignity of each client front and center. Highly recommended!

Comparing "Why Does Chris Do That?" with "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome", I noticed both have something in common: Dr. Attwood's writing style ends by suggesting the summaries of every chapter.
Ironically, however, "The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome(CGAS)" is easier to read than "Why Does Chris Do That?(WDCDT)"
First, CGAS involves lots of specifics and other related symptoms, while WDCDT seems to focus mainly on Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD). Certainly, I thought WDCDT was easier to deal with in order to start learning about Asperger syndrome(AS) because I assumed it has fewer pages. But in retrospect, I'm afraid WDCDT seems to lack up-to-date information to tackle with ASD and AS. To be quite honest, WDCDT didn't attract me enough to enhance my knowledge.
Second, I found out CGAS would be better than WDCDT when it came to closer analysis on AS. On top of that, CGAS involves more plain and up-to-date sentences although CGAS has more pages than WDCDT. I dealt with WDCDT earlier than CGAS, yet honestly I didn't catch what WDCDT was all about even right after I read it through. Of course, I know it wasn't the author's fault. Rather than that, maybe I wasn't smart enough to comprehend it.
In the long run, CGAS is more suitable for me than WDCDT to strengthen my knowledge and strategies to know more about AS traits because I bet any developmental impairments have a lot to do with other specific symptoms.

I found this little book practical and insightful. Tony Atwood knows his stuff and has compressed it into language that is easy to understand and can be read in a short period of time. This book is more of a booklet, and not intimidating for someone who may be novice to autism.

This is a much needed work about autism and how autistic behaviors affect people of all ages. I like the way Dr. Attwood has explained autism and its related behaviors in adults.

Dr. Attwood is a leading expert and authority on autism/Asperger's Syndrome. Autism and its related condition Asperger's Syndrome are neurobiological conditions that affect sensory processing and integration as well as communication skills. The a/A spectrum covers a vast array of behaviors and this, as with any spectrum shows overlapping behaviors. No educator, parent, medical professional or other interested person should be without this book. This work is for everybody and does a sterling job of uniting the a/A and NT (neurotypical) population. It deserves a place of honor among all; it provides much needed insights into the rationale for certain responses and accompanying behaviors.

Let's raise our glasses to Dr. Attwood! THANK YOU, DR. ATTWOOD!

Hi all this is a great book. And i am not just saying this because my aunt wrote this but it is a very good book. She is my dad's brother and i think that she did a great Job.

My cousins have add/adhd as so do i so i think that her book is great. Go out and buy it today.

Keep up the great job Aunt Janie. I love you Love your neice Jenn.

The most comprehensive, non-judgemental book about ADD that I have read and I have read many. A MUST READ for anyone connected with ADD --parent, extended family, teacher, advocate, etc. Equally valuable for beginner or advanced ADD researcher. I wish this book had been available three years ago when I started my quest for information about ADD.

Your Child Needs A Champion has been Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council, LTD, and is authorized to display the PC logo on it's title cover.

This is a wonderful, beautifully illustrated book geared to children with dyslexia, but something that will be enjoyed by other children as well. It is very positive, highlighting the relationship between the child's difficulties and his talents. My young daughter also liked the fact that Charlie's parents and teachers were all so caring and helpful.

An indespensible book for young children with learning disabilities, and good for classroom use (grades K-3) to encourage tolerance and understanding for kids who may be struggling.

As an academic language therapist, I looked for a book that explained the process of diagnosing and treating dyslexia to children in a non-threatening way. I found many books that were appropriate for parents and adults, but few picture books for children. The illustrations in this book are delightful! The children that I have read this story to have enjoyed it. After the story, we were able to discuss how the child was like the main character, Charlie. I would recommend this to anyone who is beginning to deal with children with dyslexia.

As a homeschooler with an ADHD/LD son, I picked up this book at the library hoping for some advice on making lessons more do-able for my son. I feel like I hit the jackpot! Although directed to classroom teachers, this book contains info that is useful for both parents and teachers. It gives examples of how various types of lesson plans can be adapted to varying abilities without sacrificing content. It provides "ammo" for parents who (unfortunately) must fight with schools to accomodate their child's needs. It gives a picture of what kind of classroom can meet the needs of ALL students. this book should be read by ANYONE who works with ADD/LD children.

This book gives a clear and useful accounting of the difficulties encountered by students with LD's and ADHD. The first two chapters introduce Al, a young man with classic ADHD. The rest of the book expands on how this person deals with his disability and how classroom teachers can recognize and help those with ADHD and LD's.

There is great information in this book if you need it. Very easy to read and has helpful activities to enhance what you're reading.

I almost cancelled my order after finding out that I needed the book immediately. However, the sender made a rush order and sent it to me in 2 days. That was awesome! Thanks!

Good reference about designing instructional strategies in the classroom. Structure and examples are given on how to conduct a successful lesson. Some words though are too technical and difficult to understand for non-education major. Read slowly to comprehend and visualize the scenarios.

This book lays the foundation of the underpinning principles of Direct Instruction. The authors clearly and explicitly step the read through the DI model. The book is sectioned off into sub types. These are defined and and practical strategies are given to use the DI model with curriculum areas.

This book is a must for all those wishing to use the most effective teaching model currently available to classroom teachers.

This book is an excellent resource for any parent or professional involved in the life of a child with special needs! It is a must have! Written with the personal perspective of a parent, it provides an invaluable insight for professionals working with families on any level.

Working on business issues involves sharing your thoughts and mental work load with others (partners, employees, suppliers and customers). No longer can you personally or corporatively keep all the balls up in the air by yourself. Collaboration and partnership is the name of the game.

The process of sharing with others clarifies and enhances your original vision of the business opportunity. Talking it out generates some breakthroughs that can have a major impact on your future direction. Communicating your thoughts with others, who have different experiences and skills, will allow you to discover things you didn't know that you didn't know.

Although collaberation is important today, effective partnerships can be elusive and hard to crasp for most people. A new book, "Do You Hear What I Hear?", by Janice Fialka and Karen C. Mikus published by Procter Publications, LLC, explores the journey to creative partnerships. Although written to parents and professionals who help children with special needs, this book guides us all in understanding how to strengthen our partnerships with others. Here are some points the authors make regarding misunderstandings about the nature and evolution of partnerships:

"...there is often the expectation that parents and professionals immediately are full partners simply by sitting together at a conference table to discuss the plans and goals for a child. Our experience has been just the opposite: that partnershps evolve over time, go through various phases and involve different interactions during various points of working together. For these reasons, we believe that a developmental approach to partnerships is both realistic and useful. This way of thinking helps us to view challenges and struggles in the relationships as normal, universal and to be expected, rather than as hopeless indicators of a doomed relationship."

When sharing your vision and strategy with your partners, good things begin to happen. You no longer have to be the go-to-guy or gal for every decision. Those who work with you begin to understand the basis for past decisions and now feel empowered to make some appropriate decisions on their own. Their self-directed work activity can free you up to concentrate on the important, rather than the urgent, issues facing your organization.

If you are really passionate about your business venture, the sooner you begin to involve others in your business decision making process, the sooner you will foster their commitment to continuously improve your business. Business relationships with suppliers, partners and customers will improve since they know where you are headed and how they can help you get there.