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Art Therapy and AD/HD: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

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This is a very good resource for therapists working with children with AD/HD, families with AD/HD and adults with AD/HD. Written in a down to earth style the book briefly reviews the history of AD/HD,tells how to assess children,families and adults and suggests appropriate assessment tools to use. Though the book is not geared to individual work, it coaches the reader in how to set up groups for children, families and adults. In addition, the book includes an excellent resource appendix for the therapist and parent education.

In this book, Diane Safran clearly demonstrates her knowledge and skill as a highly qualified art therapist. More importantly, in this work she brilliantly demonstrates the efficacy of this discipline in diagnosing and treating this disorder.
What is most impressive is her sensitivity to and the awareness of the pervasive impact this disorder has on the whole family. Regardless of whether the patient is a child or an adult, once the diagnosis is made, Safran and her team are prepared to address individual, family and environmental issues impacting on future progress of the patient.
The text is well written, the format easy to follow and the case studies and illustrations excellent.
As a pioneer in the field of art therapy education, I recommend this book not only to those teachers and mental health professionals working with ADHD populations, but to students in all fields of mental health who need to be informed about the value of this discipline as an adjunct to their practice and as a significant modality that may be a treatment of choice.

This book should fall into the hands of professionals and families whose lives have been affected by contact with this illness.

The methodology of art therapy is an insight not only to expose repressed feelings as well as helping to define the perspectives of those with antisocial behavior patterns.

The clarity of this easily read book and the dedication of the author's efforts should give impetus to new hope for those who have struggled with this neurological problem.

This reviewer's first hand encounters with the symptoms of ADand HD,hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsivity which evoked only a loving empathy found the contents of the book a hope-filled horizon.

By teaching and giving vent through physical expression in art forms many more senses are engaged leading to awakenings, the author encourages, thereby moving all concerned to more pragmatic and redeeming stages of self regard and social responsibility.

Ms. Safran's studies and conclusions may well repave many paths filled with frustrations and heartbreak for families while providing a seemingly simple method to self discovery for the
ADandHD affected.....at any age.

I found this book to be incredibly helpful in understanding what my child was going through -- it really helped me better communicate with my child and we are now working through her issues together. It also helped me better understand and work with her therapist. All in all, I found this book to be extremely helpful and recommend it very highly, especially if you or someone you know has an ADHD child.

I found this book to be incredibly helpful in understanding ADHD and how art therapy can be especially effective in treating this disorder. I recommend it very highly, especially if you or someone you know has an ADHD child in their family.

This book was very helpful. It was easy to read for the layman and the use of the art and context was well balanced. I have a daughter with ADD and this book helped explain why she sometimes acts the way she does and the dynamics of the family living with her. Every family who lives with ADD would benefit from this book. I am donating a copy to my local high school, I hope others will do the same.

I found this book to be extremely helpful to me. I have a husband and two children with differing kinds of ADD, and it is a constant challenge to keep parenting and relationships consistent and healthy. One of my children is very artistic - the art therapy makes perfect sense, and he has been able to express himself in this way more than any other. We have used the family meetings, and included art in them - a huge success. Ms. Safran provides a valuable resource to families with ADD.

This is a sorely-needed addition to the literature about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Safran accesses a deep understanding of AD/HD and its ramifications in individuals and families. She then explains in clearly understandable detail how one can use the power of art therapy techniques to move the process of diagnosis and treatment. Her work with couples where AD/HD is an important part of the marital difficulty is unique in the field.
An important addition to a clinician's library and an important guide for treatment for lay persons and patients.