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A psychologist challenges current diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder and shows how to deal with hyperactivity and short attention spans through practical strategies for making the most of a child's vitality and creativity. 25,000 first printing. National ad/promo.

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Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., is a psychologist, learning specialist, and consultant to educational groups around the world. He has written for Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, and Parenting magazine, and is the author of nine books, including Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius and The Myth of the A.D.D. Child.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not the right title, Jan 1 2004

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Steve (Carmel, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Myth of the A.D.D. Child: 50 Ways Improve your Child's Behavior attn Span w/o Drugs Labels or Coercion (Paperback)

Alright, let me start with this. I have NOT read this book, but I'm going to put in my 2 cents on the subject, so if you are planning on giving me a "This review was not helpful" then do it right now.

By the 2nd word in the title, I can already tell you that this book is severely misdirected. I PERSONALLY have the DISORDER A.D.D. This means that no matter how hard I try, I literally do not have the ability to concentrate on anything for more than a short time. No, I am not some kid who doesn't pay attention in math so he gets bad grades. I am a 16 year old who for most of his life could pay attention to practically nothing for more than a period of 5 minutes or so TOPS. I am not talking about some lecture at school, I am talking about things like conversations with friends and watching ACTION MOVIES.

Don't get me wrong, I definately realize that 95% of the people who are treated with drugs for this really don't need it and that something else is the problem, but I'm saying that generalizing all of the A.D.D. diagnosed people as slackers or people who need "Alternate learning teqniques" is flat out wrong. I have been to at least 10 different counselors and therapists who have tried to "solve" the problem, but they could do nothing. I find it insulting that so many people decide to ignore the fact that this is a true problem, and not just a "myth". The proper title for this book should be "50 ways to improve the attention span of your child who is bored by etimology and advanced placement chemistry".

Adderall has turned my life around from the massive jumble of confusion that it was. If it wasn't for medical treatment, I would still be in that pointless mess because I was born with neural pathways in my brain do not properly connect. If it wasn't for adderall, I never would have been able to even write this. If you think that is bs, then go ahead and give your vote against this review.

By the way, I gave this book 5 stars because I'm sure that whatever methods are in there are most likely very effective for the children who are diagnosed for A.D.D. but aren't actually the ones who have it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Accepting the Myth, April 9 2009

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M. JOLY (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Myth Of The Add Child (Hardcover)

A friend lend me her book and after reading 3 chapters I had to purchase this book for myself. My son (7yrs) has ADHD, this book has given me a bigger outlook how to approach certain area with my child. I tried the music and it works for my child. It is not a miracle cure, but it helps in alot of areas. It also helps me explain to my spouse or I highlight a paragraph of line here and there. Alot of people think that ADHD children are just misbehaving or simply spoiled. Yes my child he is spoiled, but ADHD is real and not always easy to deal with. Try this book, I am sure that you will find more than 4 chapters that will make you think about certain behaviors your child might be showing. I am a satisfied customer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled by doctors, teachers, and counsolrs, Jun 11 2002

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This review is from: The Myth of the A.D.D. Child: 50 Ways Improve your Child's Behavior attn Span w/o Drugs Labels or Coercion (Paperback)

If ou have a child who is innattentive and has a hard time sitting still. read this book... it helps shed great light on the Fraud of ADHD and also helps you to figure out ways to help your probably bright and loving child cope with the fact that he is a little different form some other kids and that he has impulses that need to be controled through self diciplin. It can and should be done without the use of drugs and this book helps you see how and why.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Basic premise is incorrect
The basic premise of this book is that psychologists and psychiatrists created this disorder and it is a phantom disorder when in fact Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is... Read more

Published on Mar 29 2002 by jonjensen01

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for those who think medication is
...the answer. He has good reasons why we (parents of kids diagnosed as ADD) should really examine medication and other solutions. I am glad I bought this book. Read more

Published on Jun 13 2000 by Quaker Annie