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A.D.D. Experts and Recommended Readings
Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Like myself Dr. Thomas Armstrong believes each child comes into the world with unique potentials that, if properly nourished, can contribute to the betterment of our world. The biggest challenge for parents and teachers is to remove the roadblocks that keep those gifts from being recognized, celebrated, and nurtured." His books include: Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, In Their Own Way, Awakening Your Child¹s Natural Genius, 7 Kinds of Smart, The Myth of the A.D.D. Child, ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom, and Awakening Genius in the Classroom. Learn more about this expert.
http://www.thomasarmstrong.com
Dr. Edward M. Hallowell
In 1994, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey wrote "Driven to Distraction”. It sparked a revolution in our understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. In their new book, "Delivered From Distraction", they build on the breakthroughs of "Driven to Distraction" to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. Both doctors are diagnosed with ADD and they are perfect examples of how, with the right treatment, a person with ADD can succeed beyond their wildest dreams.
Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann is an award-winning, bestselling author, international lecturer, teacher, radio talk show host, and psychotherapist. He's the creator of the "Hunter in a Farmer's World" metaphor to describe the experience of children and adults with ADHD, and the first to propose that ADHD is a neurological difference which may have adaptive value. Thom has developed the Shadow Coaching Program for helping people whose lives are touched by ADHD achieve success.
Paul Dennison, Ph. D.
Paul Dennison, Ph. D. is an educational therapist. His research led him to the study of kinesiology., the science of body movement and the relationship of musicles and posture to brain function. The result is Edu-Kinesthetics (Edu-K) and Brain Gym, a simple and highly effective system of targeted activities that prepare your brain and entire nervous system for optimal performance in all areas.
Brain Gym is used
. by teachers to help students be calm, focused and capable
. as a tune-up for performers and athletes
. by business people to prepare for important meetings and projects
. in counselling and other types of therapies
. by families and friends, helping each other
Brain Gym is quick and easy to do, these simple physical movements can bring about rapid and automatic improvements in such skills as memory, reading, concentration and communication. There are noticeable gains in creativity, energy levels, performance and interpersonal relationships.
Sandra Rief
Sandra Rief is a well-known and featured speaker (nationally and internationally) on the topic of reaching and teaching diverse learners. Currently, Sandra is an educational consultant, with extensive work the past 8 years in New York City schools, focusing on instructional and behavioral strategies, support structures, and interventions for at-risk students in several inner city schools, and training educators in these practices. Sandra has been listed in Who's Who in American Women, and Who's Who in American Education. She served 3 years on the National Professional Advisory Board of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders), and is a contributing author to CHADD Educator's Manual on AD/HD. Her resources are widely used to train educators, parents, psychologists, and other school support personnel throughout the world in best practices for reaching and teaching children with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other students with learning and behavioral challenges.
Carla Hannford P.hD.
CARLA HANNAFORD PhD is a neurophysiologist and educator with experience as a professor of biology at the University of Hawaii with more than 30 years teaching experience, including 20 years as a professor of biology and four years as a counselor for children with learning difficulties. She has been an educational consultant to 27 countries and has received awards from the University of Hawaii and the American Association for the Advancement of Science for outstanding teaching of Science.