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Title: Ritalin Is Not The Answer : A Drug-Free, Practical Program for Children Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD by David B. Stein ISBN: 0-7879-4514-5 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 29 January, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.82 (39 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Good and Very Bad all Rolled into One Package
Comment: Be prepared to be offended by Dr. Stein's beliefs. It is hard to get past his claims that there is no such thing as ADD/ADHD and that the associated behaviors are as a result of bad parents! However, the approach outlined in this book will help children - any children - whether they have ADD/ADHD or not. It employs basic nuts-and-bolts positive/negative reinforcement methods to shape child behavior. A program such as this is important for rearing EVERY child, however it simply will not be enough for most ADD/ADHD children to overcome their difficulties, nor or will it magically "cure" the syndrome as suggested in this book. Likewise, Ritalin ALONE will not compensate for a lack of positive parenting skills. In many situations a combined approach is necessary to give children the help they need. There is little new in this book, and I don't recommend it for skilled parents who have already tried various behavior modification systems without success and are now wrestling with the question of whether or not to medicate. For the parent who's child is just beginning to have problems it is important to try a comprehensive behavior modification plan such as this before resulting to drugs. However, don't buy into his ideas that ADD/ADHD is a myth and your child's problems are your fault. The fact that many ADD/ADHD children come from loving families with excellent parents clearly disproves Dr. Stein's erroneous and harmful assumptions.
Rating: 1
Summary: Ritalin is not the answer
Comment: I was sorely disappointed in this book. I was searching for a book that would help me find alternatives to Ritalin. Instead of helping I found it extremely insulting. David Stein's attitude it that because there is not much know about ADD/ADHD that it must not really exist and because these children have impulse control difficulties the parents are bad parents for not disciplining their children. This man has no idea what takes place in my home. My son is ADHD and this so called author trivializes my son and his accomplishments. David Stein try doing some actual research. The medical communitee has already proven that child who are ADD/ADHD produce more alpha and theta brainwaves, rather than beta waves, therefore the success of Biofeedback as an alternative treatment.
So parents if you are looking for alternatives to Ritalin, then this book is not what you are looking for nor this man's advice. Your child is not broke and does not need to be fixed. Your child is special and needs you help to find ways to function in society that will work for him/her. Give him/her a chance, but steer clear of David Stein.
Rating: 5
Summary: Finally....the truth!
Comment: Finally someone brave enough to stand up and say..there IS no such thing as ADD/ADHD. These are convenient labels for parents who are not prepared to give the time and attention required to their children,its just an excuse for poor parenting skills.
Here....here Mr. Stein........he makes good common sense!
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Title: Ritalin is Not the Answer Action Guide: An Interactive Companion to the Bestselling Drug-Free ADD/ADHD Parenting Program by David B. Stein ISBN: 0787960446 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 05 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Unraveling The Add/Adhd Fiasco by David B Stein ISBN: 0740718592 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pub. Date: 15 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution : A Drug-Free 30 Day Plan by Marcia Zimmerman ISBN: 0805061282 Publisher: Owl Books Pub. Date: 07 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Myth of the A.D.D Child:50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion by Thomas Armstrong ISBN: 0452275474 Publisher: Plume Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Talking Back to Ritalin: What Doctors Aren't Telling You About Stimulants and ADHD by Peter R. Breggin, Dick Scruggs ISBN: 0738205443 Publisher: Perseus Publishing Pub. Date: 18 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.50 |
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