Disabilities Books

I had my child tested based on the info in this book and found that he did not have ADD, he was gifted. He is now in the proper environment and making me proud....Thank you for saving his life!

This book is structured like that of a devontional type with one to one-half page explanation and what to do about a sympton of ADD that the authors have encountered in their lives. This book has helped me become comfortable with having ADD and has given me many good ideas and guidelines on how to make my symptons work with me not against me. I highly recommend this book to anyone with any form of ADD.

I read this book, knowing something about ADHD as a person who does NOT have it. I was well informed and understood a lot about it, through schooling, ADHD friends, and family members who are teachers and work with it daily. But, this book shows ADHD in a different way, from Eddies perspective. It is insightful, funny and really makes you think twice about things. Things happen to Eddie that from an outsider you think "Wow... I am amazed..." The way the mind works is incredible and this book is a pleasure to read. I recommend this book highly for anyone who wants to understand the motivation and thinking of an ADHD teenager.

Dr. Jacobs has written another wonderful volume in practical parenting techniques. I read Dr. Jacobs' first book, "Fathering the ADHD Child," a few years ago, and it really helped me tremendously as a parent. Naturally, I was very eager to find out what new ideas Dr. Jacobs wanted to share with his second publication. I was astounded to find that I liked his new book even better! "ADHD: Helping Parents Help Their Children" does exactly that! It helps us help our kids find their way in this world. One of the most important, albeit painful, realizations of a parent is that he/she cannot be there for a child forever. Therefore, as parents, we must teach them everyday to thrive in the world independently. The book offers a number of very practical tools, such as charts, diaries, etc., to quantitatively track and manage positive and negative behaviors. These alone are worth many times the price of the book. It is simply amazing how much "true" progress we can make when we measure ourselves methodically and accurately. Clearly such goal setting and assessment techniques have proven helpful in weight control and anger management, but the application of such "scorecards" is actually even more effective with children. Kids just love to keep score! And they love to "win," so the motivation to succeed under a point system is very natural for youngsters. Frankly, I believe these tools can be very effective for any child, not just those with ADHD. Dr. Jacobs also offers pragmatic advice in a number of settings and situations. These include schooling, social skills, discipline, authority and medication. The book even covers the topic of marital issues, such as separation and divorce. I would encourage all parents who want to hone their childrearing skills to take a look at this book. Even those without ADHD children can benefit enormously from the concepts and techniques presented by Dr. Jacobs.

I received my order in a timely manner and the book was in great condition. It was everything that I expected it would be.

I decided to read this book for a class I'm taking on the psychology of exceptional children. The book met all of the requirements made by my professor, and was written on a subject that I am very interested in. After reading the book and writing a review for my class, I can say that this book is a wonderful book for parents, educators, and professionals to read. I gained so much knowledge about working with adolescents who have Down syndrome as well as adolescents who do not have disabilities. I am currently in college working on my B.A. in special education, and I have four children. Three of my children are adolescents, and two of them have learning disabilities. Due to my experience as a parent and a student majoring in special education, I can say that I learned more than I thought I would just from reading the title of this book. Before I read the book, I thought I would finish school and work with young children who have mental retardation, now I know that I want to work with children of all ages. I would also like to have my home open to individuals who have Down syndrome and would like to live away from their parents home. I would like to set up an apartment within my home, so a person with Down syndrome could live there and be able to receive help from me if and when they need it. By reading this book, I now know of so many different ways in which I can help individuals with Down syndrome. I am very excited to get started with my career, but more than that, I am ready to be involved in the lives of individuals who have Down syndrome. I checked this book out from the library, but I want to buy it for myself, so I can go back to it as a reference when I need it. I encourage anyone who is interested in working with adolescents with Down syndrome, parents who have children with Down syndrome, educators (both regular and special), and health care professionals to read this book. You will be glad that you took the time to find out more about these special individuals.

This book may explore "a social work perspective", but it also presents the subject in a manner the general public can appreciate. The book is well written and the subject skillfully explored. The author presents more than just the social work perspective, explaining the different methods of evaluating psychopathology, as well as various manifestations of the disorder. Whether you are a professional, or simply curious about the subject, this is a good place to start.

Adults with Down Syndrome is a major contribution that will help families and professionals to navigate the path from childhood to adulthood. Weaving first person accounts with up to date science and clinical observations, this powerful book stands alone, helping the reader reach for the possibilities and live the realities. As a psychologist who works with families of children with disabilities, I wholeheartedly recommend this highly readable book.

Robert Naseef, Ph.D., author "Special Children, Challenged Parents" and co-editor ""Voices from the Spectrum."
Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child With a Disability

I bought this book at an airport used book store for a flight. My constant chuckling eventually irritated my wife to the point I had to put it away and finish in private. But I've reread it many times and eventually sent it to my father. I will be replacing it again in my collection when available. It is not a joke book, but a collection of true stories, some of which were depicted in the movie, "Tin Cup".

Good book, not heavy on theory, but practical. A must read for any educator.