Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals [Paperback]

Martin L. Kutscher (Author), Robert R. Wolff (Author), Tony Attwood (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2007

"Kids in the Syndrome Mix" is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective behavioral strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders - whether at home, at school, or in other settings - along with case vignettes and practical tips. The author's sympathetic yet upbeat approach and skillful explanations of the inner world of children in the syndrome mix make this an invaluable companion for parents, teachers, professionals, and anyone else who needs fast and to-the-point advice on children with special needs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'As the first book to cover such a wide range of disorders for lay readers, this is highly recommended for public libraries with special- needs parenting sections'. ---Library Journal

'This book is subtitled "The one-stop guide for parents, teachers and other professionals", and it lives up to that claim. When it becomes clear that a child has comorbid conditions, I now give her parents this easy-to-read overview instead of a stack of books...for many parents it will be all that's needed to move forward, in collaboration with a doctor and mental-health professional, toward effective treatment.' ---Carol Brady, clinical psychologist on attitudemag.com

'The author and contributors show compassion and understanding for children who face special challenges because of their disorders. Above all, the whole approach here is positive and upbeat... Teachers and parents are assured that being well informed and empathetic puts them in a good position to help.' --- School Library Journal

About the Author

Martin L. Kutscher is a pediatric neurologist with more than 18 years' experience of diagnosing neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD, learning difficulties, Asperger's Syndrome, and tic disorders and helping families affected by them. He is currently Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College. He lectures to teacher, parent, and professional groups and his work is widely published. Tony Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist specializing in the field of Asperger's syndrome. Over the last 30 years he has worked with hundreds of individuals with this condition. He is the author of the classic Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Robert R. Wolff is a member of the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology at the New York Medical College who has extensive experience with childhood neuro-behavior problems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843108119
• ISBN-13: 978-1843108115
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Martin L. Kutscher, M.D. is board certified in Pediatrics and in Neurology, with Special Competency in Child Neurology. He lectures internationally, and is author of five recent books, including Organizing the Disorganized Child (with Marcella Moran); ADHD: Living without Brakes, Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More: The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals; The ADHD BOOK: Living Right Now; and Children with Seizures. A graduate of Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, he completed his pediatrics at Temple University's St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and a pediatric neurology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kutscher is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and of Neurology at the New York Medical College. Dr. Kutscher's medical practice is limited to pediatric behavioral neurology. He is author of the website www.SyndromeMix.com.

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sure to be a classic, January 6, 2006

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Liane Holliday Willey, EdD - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!: The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals (Hardcover)

It is no secret that people with neurological differences tend to present with a mix of neuropsychiatric conditions. The big secret is how to discern when and how one condition begins, ends, or overlaps with another. Without such understanding, designing the best therapies and supports becomes very problematic, if not impossible. In Dr. Kutscher we have a finely trained MD neurologist and a natural educator who can pull all the pieces together for us. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More! has become my main reference tool and THE book I provide to my peers when we come together to develop IEPs or home based intervention programs for kids 'in the syndrome mix'. In fact, I sent this book to all of my counselor and teacher friends, the moment it was published. It really is that good!
-Liane Holliday Willey, EdD, author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal, and editor of Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex subject matter made clear, January 24, 2007

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Gina Pera "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?, a... (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!: The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals (Hardcover)

When you're overwhelmed by a child's complex challenges and needs - and often finding contradictory information from various therapists, educators, and physicians -- the last thing you need is a complicated tome. In this concise, well-ordered volume, Dr. Kutscher provides a very clear understanding of each component of the "syndrome mix." It is truly a one-stop guide. His communication style is very accessible and human -- not academic and technical.

As the moderator of an online support group for the partners of adults with ADHD, I've long referred members to Dr. Kutscher's website. ADHD seldom "travels alone." It can have a variety of traveling companions, many of which are missed by mental-health professionals. For years, his simple, to-the-point explanations provided for many a key to understanding behaviors that had confused or confounded them. Now he has brought that same approach to this book. His audience is parents, but the information often applies to adults with ADHD and associated disorders as well.

Gina Pera

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so helpful, February 18, 2007

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Micki (West Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!: The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals (Hardcover)

I knew something was not right with my six year old but I could not put my finger on what it was. I read about every disorder I could find but he did not fit into any category. His teachers said he they had never seen anything like it. Than I found this book and for the first time all of it made complete sense. I found a specialist who focused on neurobiological disorders and he was finally diagnosed with PDD-NOS , ADD, and several learning disabilities. I am certainly happy that I came across this book.