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Treating Huckleberry Finn: A New Narrative Approach to Working with Kids Diagnosed ADD/ADHD (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Interviews like Huck's with Dr. Geigy are commonplace in today's treatment climate..." (more)
Key Phrases: deconstructing questions, weird abilities, internalizing discourses, Hyper Monster, Hyper Rascal, Widow Douglas (more...)
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"David Nylund asks the interesting philosophical question, 'If Huckleberry Finn was on Ritalin would he have tried to help the runaway slave Jim escape?' Treating Huckleberry Finn should be read by both professionals and families looking for an effective alternative to medication-only treatment for ADHD." (Lawrence H. Diller, M.D., author, Running on Ritalin)

"If you believe that Ritalin and behavior therapy are the only hope for kids diagnosed with ADHD, then read this book and feel challenged. If you are one of those professionals concerned about the biological fundamentalism currently gripping the field, then read this book and feel confirmed." (Scott D. Miller, cofounder, Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change)

"A much-needed corrective to the one-sided medical model treatment. This is the only book that actually seems to care enough to ask children what they think about being labeled ADD or ADHD and medicated on Ritalin or other drugs. I applaud David Nylund's positive approach and his practical strategies for helping parents, educators, and mental health practitioners relate to children with troubling behaviors in a way that fully preserves their integrity as whole human beings." (Thomas Armstrong, author, The Myth of the A.D.D. Child and ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom)

"For those interested in thinking outside the box regarding ADD/ADHD this book presents a practical yet creative and uplifting approach which has the potential to liberate children and families, therapists and educators from the constrictions that the diagnosis often imposes." (Jennifer Freeman, co-author of Playful Approaches to Serious Problems)

"I doubt that Huck would read this book. He'drather light out for the Territory ahead of the rest. But I' m sure that if he met David Nylund along the way, he'd be glad to have him as a traveling companion. This book is proof that David has been exploring the Territory, so I know he's out there I'd like to listen to when he and Huck meet up." (from the foreword by Gene Combs, M.D.)

"Reports of the death of talking therapy for "ADHD" have been greatly exaggerated! In this engaging, well-written volume, Nylund provides a raft of valuable ways for working with children and families, whether on Ritalin (or similar) medications or not. Professionals-and parents-should not miss this important, highly recommended book!" (Michael Hoyt author of Some Stories are Better Than Others)



Product Description

Treating Huckleberry Finn offers a drug-free alternative to treating rambunctious children. Author David Nylund's SMART approach is a five-step strategy to understanding, nourishing, and learning to control the millions of youngsters who have been unfairly branded with the diagnoses of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 234 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (August 15, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 078795229X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0787952297
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,248,903 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye-Opening Journey, November 6, 2000
By rosemary m. madruga (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
David Nylund's book "Treating Huckleyberry Finn" is written in a simple and straightforward style which helps the reader in understanding an extremely complex issue.

As a new therapist I found the book extremely helpful in providing tips for assisting clients labeled ADHD; with great insights for both parents and teachers of these clients. Mr. Nylund's SMART approach to treating this issue is extremely helpful. The case examples presented help demonstrate both the philosophy and various techniques of the SMART therapy approach.

I found the book easy to read and very thought provoking. ADHD is a multi-facated issue and Mr. Nylund does a great job of asking challenging questions regarding the issue. I highly recommend this book to anyone whose life is challenged and blessed by having high energy children and adolescents in their life.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh approach to an everpresent problem, September 11, 2004
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As a graduate student in a counseling program, I found this book to be a great read. Nylund does a great job of explaining his SMART approach to working with children labeled ADHD. While I do agree that ADHD is a real problem for some children, I do feel that too many children are diagnosed with this disorder, resulting in the overdiagnosis and labeling of children at very young ages. With this overdiagnosis comes over-medication of children as well. I think that Nylund's approach offers an alternative for those children and their families who may wish to to tackle ADHD from a different perspective by focusing on the strengths of the child and family instead of treating the ADHD from the deficit model. Great book! I plan to utilize this approach in my work as a counselor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Parent's Perspective, October 11, 2000
I have just read Treating Huckleberry Finn and want to share with other parents that David Nylund has provided help in clarifying the issues regarding the diagnosis and pressures to medicate. Parents have too few resources to help them make these often times life changing decisions.

David provides clear, creative as well as practical suggestions for helping children use their strengths to tackle the problems of ADHD--

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1.0 out of 5 stars A foolish take on an important topic
Why Nylund would choose to classify Huck Finn as ADD/ADHD is odd. Did he take other factors into account, such as Huck's physically and emotionally abusive alcoholic father, who... Read more
Published on October 13, 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars ADD is REAL. I know. I have it.
ADD is a real condition. How do I know? Because I have it. And while I do not take Ritalin, (There are so many other medications out there to treat my condition it's sad he only... Read more
Published on January 24, 2002 by AngelWorks

5.0 out of 5 stars Pay Attention!
As a therapist and a father, I have found this book remarkably insightful. I have met many children (including my own!) who fit the ADHD description. Read more
Published on November 7, 2000 by Jeff Silverstein

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the sting out of a label
Leave it to David Nylund to reinvent Huckleberry Finn for a recreation of story, growth, strength, and decisiveness. Read more
Published on October 8, 2000 by Irene Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging read!
This book respects the various perspectives on the ADD/Ritalin debate. It critiques the biological reductionism of the traditional ADHD paradigm and views the problem from a more... Read more
Published on October 3, 2000

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