ADD/ADHD: A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders [Paperback]

Marie Annette Isom (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

Parents, caregivers, and teachers who are looking for a fresh approach will benefit from this book. Filled with organizational charts and alternative approaches, this book inspires the reader to create a happier "now."

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Marie has a refreshing, down-to-earth, writing style that is fun to read and easy to understand. Coming from a mother's perspective, and from someone who founded a support/information group, she puts ADD & ADHD into perspective by offering practical approaches that improve children's lives as well as for their caregivers.

From the Author

"I wish I had this book when I first discovered my son had ADHD."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Gigglepuss Press (May 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0970246900
• ISBN-13: 978-0970246905
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,376,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Road Map for Parents with ADD/ADHD children, August 28, 2002

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Dr. Diane Michele (Birmingham, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD/ADHD: A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders (Paperback)

I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years and find this book to be extrememly helpful to all parents of children with attention deficit disorders. Most books on the market written for parents are written by professionals - mostly for professionals. If you want a good, "when, where, who, what and why" of add/adhd, then this is the best book I've come across. I love Marie's overview of alternative practices which include: Holistic Medicine, homeopathy, hair analysis, bio-feeback/neuro-feedback, rapid eye technology, applied kinesiology, meditation, relaxation techniques, massage, acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic adjustments, the use of color, art therapy, magnetic field therapy, music and toning.
This is not a one size fits all book - lumping all of our children into one category "needs drugs." This is a book from the heart, from a mother who deeply cares about her children and went to bat for them. The squeaky wheel does get the oil, and in my book as a psychotherapist, a good mother speaks up, and speaks up, and speaks up - until heard. I very much enjoyed Marie's refreshing humor - her care and concern for her family genuinely shine through.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, practical help for parents, August 29, 2002

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Amanda S. Armstrong "aloha-amanda" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ADD/ADHD: A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders (Paperback)

Marie has lived with an ADHD kid, and has not only survived, but thrives on helping other parents find resources and help for their kids! Her approach is lively, caring and flexible. Highly recommended by a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist, who offers EEG biofeedback in her practice!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADD/ADHD A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Dis, August 28, 2002

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Leslie Nunez (Lakeside, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ADD/ADHD: A Parent's Practical Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders (Paperback)

Marie has lived and learned and now makes it easier for us to understand what a parent goes through when her/his child is diagnosed with this disorder. Written in simple, easy to understand language, the book is a must for parents of ADD/ADHD children. The lively art work done by Levi and Beau Isom adds to the charm of the book and at no time does the reader feel lost in technical terms or "doctorspeak." Thanks Marie!!