Autism is an epidemic: It has spiked 1,500 percent in the last twenty years. ADHD, asthma and allergies have also skyrocketed over the same time period. One of these conditions now strikes one in every three children in America. But there is hope. Leading medical innovator Kenneth Bock, M.D., has helped change the lives of more than a thousand children, and in this important book, with a comprehensive program that targets all four of the 4-A disorders, he offers help to children everywhere. This is the book that finally puts hope within reach.

Doctors have generally overlooked the connections among the 4-A disorders, despite their concurrent rise and the presence of many medical clues. For years the medical establishment has considered autism medically untreatable and utterly incurable, and has limited ADHD treatment mainly to symptom suppression. Dr. Bock and his colleagues, however, have discovered a solution ? one that goes to the root of the problem. They have found that deadly modern toxins, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, genetic vulnerabilities and assaults on the immune and gastrointestinal systems trigger most of the symptoms of the 4-A disorders, resulting in frequent misdiagnosis and untold misery.

Dr. Bock?s remarkable Healing Program, drawing on medical research and based on years of clinical success, offers a safe, sensible solution that is individualized to each child to help remedy these root causes. The biomedical approach to autism, ADHD, and the other 4-A epidemics, as innovated by Dr. Bock and some of America?s finest integrative physicians, is one of the most promising and exciting medical movements of our time.

In this eminently readable account, written by Dr. Bock in collaboration with critically acclaimed author Cameron Stauth, you will meet children and parents whose dramatic stories will inspire you to change the life of your own child. This program may be the help that you have been praying for.

Author: Kenneth Bock, Cameron Stauth
Hardcover:  458 pages Bargain Price
Company: Ballantine Books  (2007-04-10) (2007-04-10)
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For the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time-mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around. 

The Disorganized Mind addresses the common issues confronted by the ADHD adult:
?Where did the time go??
?I?ll do it later, I always work better under pressure anyway.?
?I?ll just check my e-mail one more time before the meeting??
?I?ll pay the bills tomorrow ? that will give me time to find them.?

Professional ADHD coach and expert Nancy Ratey helps readers better understand why their ADHD is getting in their way and what they can do about it.   Nancy Ratey understands the challenges faced by adults with ADHD from both a personal and professional perspective and is able to help anyone move forward to achieve greater success.  Many individuals with ADHD live in turmoil.  It doesn?t have to be that way.  You can make choices and imagine how things can change ? this book will teach you how.  By using ADHD strategies that have worked for others and will work for you, as well as learning how to organize, plan, and prioritize, you?ll clear the hurdles of daily living with a confidence and success you may never before have dreamed possible. 

Nancy Ratey has the proven strategies that will help anyone with ADHD get focused, stay on track, and get things done - and finally get what they want from their work and their life.

For information and resources, please visit www.nancyratey.com

 

Author: Nancy A. Ratey
Paperback:  304 pages
Company: St. Martin's Griffin  (2008-12-23) (2008-12-23)
ISBN: 0312355343
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Kids with ADHD need to be loved and shown how to become successful adults. Unfortunately, their lack of attention and restlessness often get in the way. Parents of these kids try so hard to stay connected and remain patient in the face of daily frustration. However, it is an incredible challenge to remain positive and involved when your child does not respond to the kinds of strategies that work for other children. Without guidance and systematic treatment, these bright, inquisitive children are unlikely to graduate from high school, are more prone to use illegal drugs, and struggle to maintain employment as adults. Parenting Children with ADHD: Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach gives parents a framework for building a successful parenting program at home. Drawing from his experiences in evaluating and treating thousands of children and teens with ADHD, Vincent Monastra presents a series of ten lessons that are essential for promoting the success of kids with ADHD. In simple language, Monastra explains the causes of ADHD and how nutrition, medication and certain therapeutic procedures can improve attention, concentration, and behavioral control. Recognizing the importance of school success, Monastra also reviews the educational rights of children with ADHD and outlines a process for working with school districts to get your child the help they need. Beyond this foundation, Monastra describes non-confrontational ways to teach your child essential life skills like organization, problem-solving, and emotional control. Through guiding principles like "Work for Play" and "Time Stands Still", Monastra ends the struggle for control and helps children learn that in life you need to "earn your play" and apologise and "make amends" when you do something that hurts another person (or makes their life more difficult).

Author: Vincent J., Ph.D. Monastra
Paperback:  263 pages
Company: American Psychological Association (APA)  (2004-11)
ISBN: 1591471826
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A treasured parent resource since its publication, Taking Charge of ADHD has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-to-date knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need to ensure that their child receives the best care possible. Features of the revised edition include:

*A step-by-step plan for behavior management that has helped thousands of children with ADHD
*Hard data that clear up current controversies about increased diagnosis and stimulant use
*New strategies that give children greater chances of success at school and in social situations
*Advances in genetic and neurological research that enhance our understanding of what causes ADHD
*Practical advice for parents on managing stress and keeping peace in the family
*Updated descriptions of books, organizations, and Internet resources that families can trust


Author: PhD Russell A. Barkley PhD ABPP ABCN
Paperback:  321 pages
Company: The Guilford Press  (2000-09-01)
ISBN: 1572305606
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This newly revised 2008 DVD incorporates a Response-to-Intervention (RTI) framework to help teachers address the needs of students who present the characteristics of ADHD and/or LD in their general education classrooms. Sandy Rief, nationally acclaimed author and leading authority on educating students with attention, behavioral and learning difficulties, presents a wide range of proven and successful strategies that can be used in the initial stages of RTI implementation. The most comprehensive resource of its kind on the market today! In this DVD, you will observe: differentiating instruction in the classroom collaborating and teaming for success engaging students' attention and active participation classroom management and behavioral intervention organization, study skills & written language strategies It specifically illustrates how educators can greatly assist students with attentional, behavioral, and learning challenges within their classrooms using these effective techniques and provides a powerful tool for learning and teaching students with ADHD and LD in the general education environments Intro and RTI explanation of RTI, the 3-tier model of intervention, and how the numerous strategies demonstrated in this DVD can be implemented as Tier I (universal) interventions and Tier II (targeted) interventions at the pre-referral stage, or in general education classrooms with students already classified as ADHD and/or LD. Part 1: Instructional Strategies for Engaging Attention & Active Participation (approximately 20 minutes) Engaging Students Attention and Interest Active Learning/High Response Opportunities Differentiating Instruction Part 2: Classroom Management and Behavioral Interventions (approximately 20 minutes) Creating the Climate and Structure for Success Individualized Behavioral Supports and Interventions Part 3: Academic Strategies and Accommodations (approximately 15 minutes) Organization and Study Skills Written Language Part 4: Collaboration and Teaming for Success (approximately 7 minutes) Multidisciplinary Teams Bridging Barriers RTI

Director:  Robert Hanson
DVD:  NTSC
Company: National Professional Resources  (2008-01-07)
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It is not diagnosed by any blood test or x-ray and it has even been dismissed as nothing more than laziness or a lack of focus. But for millions of adults, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) is a real, life altering condition. Once thought to be just a childhood issue, ADHD is now found in many stages of life, and effects men and women equally. In Adult ADHD: Regaining Focus patients describe how ADHD has altered their lives, and share how they have worked to overcome its effects. Leading medical experts in the field explain how the human brain misfires in people with ADHD and what new treatment options are helping adults finally gain control over this condition.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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Company: 27  (2008-01-24)
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Director:  James H. Grapek
VHS Tape:  Color, NTSC
Company: Associated Producers, Inc.  (2003-02-01)
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Hanna takes medication to control her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Without it, she drives her mother crazy! People with ADD can drive you to distraction. They can't sit still. They don't pay attention. Their frenzied activity creates chaos. Today more people than ever are being diagnosed with attention deficit disorders but sometimes the diagnosis is wrong! Jamie seemed to have ADHD--at least that's what his mother was told after his behavior got out of hand. Misdiagnosis can lead to disastrous results. The truth about ADHD on this episode of American Family.

DVD:  NTSC
Company: American Life TV Networks  (2007-02-26)
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Featuring renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley, this video is a valuable resource for teachers, school counselors, and all mental health practitioners treating children for ADHD.

Todd, a 3rd grade student, has been diagnosed with ADHD by a treatment team at his school. As Todd s teacher follows through on a treatment plan to address Todd s difficulties in the classroom, leading ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley provides advice on creating successful interventions, and George J. DuPaul and Gary Stoner walk us through each step of the treatment approach. Watch as his teacher implements several simple changes in the classroom, leading to Todd getting along better with his classmates, scoring higher on quizzes and maintaining better focus throughout the day.

Comprehensive, informative and easy to follow, this video demonstrates a practical approach to treating ADHD within the schools.

From watching this video, you will:

• Learn several simple classroom techniques to address a child s problems with focus and concentration resulting from ADHD.
• Get real and practical information about ADHD, the keys to successful treatment, and the pros and cons of different approaches.
• See how to effectively collaborate with a treatment team, which may include family, teachers, school administrators, and mental health practitioners.

This video is licensed for individual private viewing only. For teaching, group, and institutional use, please purchase the Institutional/Instructor's version. A companion video, Assessing ADHD in the Schools, is also available.

Director:  George J. DuPaul and Gary Stoner
DVD:  NTSC
Company: Psychotherapy.net  (2008-05-16)
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