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Roland Rotz (Author), Sarah D. Wright (Author)
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May 14, 2005
“Full of tips and strategies collected over years of shared experiences, Fidget to Focus is a gold mine of information and sometimes surprising, sometimes heart-warming stories about how to stay focused and on track, even when tasks are dull, tedious, and boring.”
—Thom Hartmann, author of Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception.

"I love Fidget to Focus. I want to congratulate you on this wonderful and unique contribution to the field. Your book was very informative about how the ADD brain works and current understanding about the disorder, as well as the numerous practical, helpful sensory strategies for self-regulation that you shared."
Sandra Rief, Author of How To Reach & Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions

"Fidgeting to stay focused... Imagine that! Sounds counterintuitive, but that is just what Dr. Roland Rotz and Coach Sarah Wright are recommending in their new book, Fidget to Focus. Advocating repetitive sensory-motor activities as a fundamental strategy for improving attention and other cognitive abilities, they present a unique and fun way to turn outer chaos to calm focus."
Patricia O. Quinn, MD, Director, National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD, author of a number of books on ADD.

Until now, the only way you could learn about the Fidget to Focus approach to successfully living with and managing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) was to attend a national conference. The groundbreaking ideas in this book, based on the personal experiences of hundreds of people and recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, will change the way you live with this disorder. Fidget to Focus is a guide to keeping your brain engaged and focused with tools and techniques available to you at any time (workbook included!).


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About the Author

Roland Rotz, Ph.D., is a licensed child and adult psychologist, director of the Lifespan Development Center in Carpinteria, California, and a nationally recognized expert on ADD, giving presentations regionally and nationally. Dr. Rotz specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADD and co-occurring conditions, including chronic disorganization.

Sarah D. Wright, M.S., A.C.T., is a professional personal coach, one of the few in the nation trained specifically to work with people affected by ADD. She lives near San Diego, California, where in addition to coaching she is involved in ADD support groups, education, and advocacy.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 145 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (May 14, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0595350100
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595350100
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, A Book That Makes Sense For Those With ADD, June 28, 2005
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There are several super books on the subject of Attention Deficit Disorder and each has sections that stand out. However, "Fidget To Focus" is the one book that has it all. It explains the reasons why people with ADD do the things they do AND offers excellent suggestions and solutions, too. What I like best about the book is that it isn't trying to change anyone but instead encourages readers to use their unique (and natural) tendencies to their advantage. Finally, the workbook in the back is an excellent resource for people who are really serious about finding ways to make the most of their ADD.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You got the motion, August 31, 2005
This review is from: Fidget to Focus: Outwit Your Boredom: Sensory Strategies for Living with ADD (Paperback)
This is a practicAL approach to helping us with ADD/ADHD. Dr Rotz uses many examples one can apply to keeping ones attention.
I still drink a glass of water before bedtime so that I can wake up on time. From his years of experience as a therapist, he cleverly gleaned practical ideas from those with ADD/ADHD.

Fidget to Focus held my attention and eloquently written but not boring
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book, August 1, 2005
This review is from: Fidget to Focus: Outwit Your Boredom: Sensory Strategies for Living with ADD (Paperback)
Once I started to read the book, I couldn't put it down! I kept underlying so much on every page ( one of the strategies I use to stay focused ) and found many insights.
The book reads easily and flows well with stories I can relate to, clear information and understanding of ADD, and best of all, many strategies for living with ADD including an extensive workbook section that has been very helpful. Also the review and the end of the chapters is great to go back to.
Highly educational and useful, I absolutely recommend this book!
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