Audio CD: 138 pages
Publisher: Legacy Publishing Company (2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979495113
ISBN-13: 978-0979495113
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #665,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Books > Books on CD > Parenting & Families > Parenting #8231 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting
I work in a children's outpatient clinic and find many helpful activities and techniques to share with parents in this book. I have recommended it to many families, including parents of children without ADHD, as an excellent way to modify what are seen as problem behaviors.Though a bit dated (by today's standard of ever-evolving searches for best practices), the techniques are well grounded in behavioral theory. I would take issue with the doctor's stance that some children "need" medication but perhaps the doctor's perspective has shifted some in the 8 years since this was first published in light of the risks associated with long-term medication therapy.All in all, and excellent resource for parents.
Friends told me about the book/CD's and I love it. Lots of information to help my child.
For us, the biggest challenge is getting past the voice and feeling as though someone was simply reading a boring book to us (sorry Dr. Bob!) Unfortunately, the cd's were not as upbeat or engaging as we anticipated, making it (at least for us) difficult to stay focused on what was being "read" - which is ironic considering the "Total Focus" title. :-) We really had to make a conscience effort to follow along. I would recommend giving it a try if you find a good buy.On the flip side, it does have useful information and is well packaged with easy to follow steps. Overall, I don't think this is a program that my son will find interesting enough to stick with even with encouragement. However, it may be more ideal for other children.I highly recommend the Total Transformation program.
We are working the program so and steady my guy 7 is struggling and do not recommend making to may changes at once. I am actually applying these techniques in my hectic lifestyle.
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