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Do the program, ignore the propaganda
If you're a parent looking into treatment options, then I most definitely recommend this book as a part of your treatment program. It's one of the few 'step by step' approaches to teaching social skills out there, and it seems to make sense.
A nice component, might not be a comprehensive treatment approach
For those of you who like to skim, my 'nutshell' review of RDI: It's a great program for social skills and joint attention. It's not a complete program for an autistic child. Now for the wordy version...
Great method, BUT....
RDI is a self-proclaimed deficit-based approach, meaning it attempts to remedy the core difficulties in disorders such as autism. Many methods such as ABA, on the other hand, are based around teaching specific skills. For example, an ABA program might involve sitting a child down and teaching them 10 new vocabulary words, whereas an RDI program might focus on teaching children to attend to their parents speech and actions so that new vocabulary is learned naturally (yes, that is a much simplified explanation, but a general overview for anyone unfamiliar).
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Life Changing AND my baby is THRIVING
My baby now sleeps 12-13 hours a night. This book was instrumental in this process. She LOVES sleep and needs it. She now knows how to self-soothe. Anyone who says their baby won't thrive with a 4-hour feeding schedule is being a bit dramatic. This is a very simple concept, though I agree that with breastfeeding it is difficult to measure how much the baby is eating, so pumping is necessary. If you feel that this takes time from your baby breastfeeding directly from you, then it may not be the right book for you. For me, the tradeoff with pumping was worth her sleeping 12 hours through the night for the past 5 months (she's 8 months now). She wakes up happy and not crying. She naps an hour after she wakes up. What more could you ask for? Is this selfish?

Concise and Valuable Guidance
Well worth the few hours it takes to read.One of the things that I liked best about this book is its brevity and well organized format.After the foreward and an introductory chapter, the heart of the book is divided into three chapters based on the first 12 weeks of a baby's life as the title implies.
Disgusting.....
This book is horrendous! Developmentally speaking, babies need to eat more than 4 times per day, this includes night feedings. Expecting your baby to suffer just so you can get some sleep is purely selfish. You shouldn't have had a baby in the first place if sleep is SOOOOO important to you that you'd be a neglectful parent. Sleeping through the night isn't worth putting your baby through this misery!
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THE resource on how to teach social skills to children with autism!
As an educational consultant (and the mother of a child with autism), this is the book that I refer other parents to when they are looking for a good resource to teach social skills.If you don't know where to start with social skills, start here.You won't be disappointed! ... Read more

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A fine textbook..if you can understand clinical case studies
I found this book to be of value. As a special education major with an emphasis on children with severe disabiities I found there was a lot of information in this book.Read more

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Presicion through simplicity
As an individual unfamiliar with the nuances of AS, I found "My Social Stories Book" particularly effective in identifying, conveying and demystifying what is mundane for most people, but what can be overwhelming for those with AS.Sean McAndrew's brilliant translation of the text via child-friendly illustrations relevant to their respective scenarios are what make a publication like this one truly work.Much like crosswalk symbols, these illustrations must be absolutely simplistic in order to be unmistakeably understood. Much respect to McAndrew who rendered the abstract idea of divorce in such tender illustrative grace.

Writing your own stories is better
This book is too expensive for what it offers, and is definitely not recommended,write your own stories, since so many examples are available online.Read more

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These Authors have "been there"
This is a fantastic book. My second daughter (now aged 7) has global and verbal dyspraxia (motor planning).We have been to many specialists for diagnosis.We have been in speech therapy since she was 2 1/2.We have had some OT, but not as much as is discussed in this book.We have been searching for ideas and answers, reading books, etc for most of her life.This book is the absolute best I have read for describing "What is it like, being a sensory-sensitive child and also a parent of a sensory-sensitive child.A Child whose world is not near as easy as it is for ordinary children."This book offers insight, relief, excellent advice and reasonable hope that you, as a parent, can make a significant improvement in your child's life.It is also very readable (many of these types of books are hard to finish).Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you, Karen and Karen.Well Done.

Mother of a Sensory Kid
This book is a good primer for parents of kids with sensory processing disorder.Book is organized well and is an easy read. The book describes the characteristics of this disorder in segmentswhich makes it easy to use it as a reference guide.The book does not offer a lot of ideas to help with sensory diet (keeping your kid happy and meeting his/her needs)--for that I recommend, Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun.

This book does praise OT's
My review here is mostly a response to the poster who seemed to think the book doesn't give OT's the recognition they deserve.I disagree. I haven't read the entire book (so far, only just over half), but I got the impression from reading this book that only OT's know anything about this disorder- aside from phsycologists and the like.In fact, in my own experience as a mother of a child with this disorder, only the OT (out of the other therapists & the pediatrician we've been seeing) has given us any information about SPD.Now, she didn't give us the name of the disorder, despite having studied it for 20+ years- I had to get that information myself off the internet after doing some googling. But in any case, nobody else seems to know a heck of a lot about it.And the authors of this book IMO make that quite clear- if you want to know about SPD, if you want your child diagnosed, etc- go see an OT!
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FINALLY a milk allergy book.
My son is allergic to milk and I am so happy to have found this book.I have bought books in the past about peanut allergy, but he is not allergic to peanut, so they have not worked well for us.This book is wonderful for kids just starting school.It is very child friendly and easy to read.

Great kids allergy book.
My 4 yr old daughter loves this book.It has helped her to understand and remember her milk allergy!She can name many things that she is allergic to after reading this book.

Cody needs to be a human or another animal instead of a cow!
The book is ok, HOWEVER, now my 3 year old twins see cartoon depictions of cows on milk and cheese products in the store and say, "Look! It's Cody!".I have to explain to them that it's NOT Cody and you shouldn't eat anything with a cow on the package.
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Great Resource for those Interested in Co-sleeping or Attachment Parenting
While the really important information on cosleeping (mattress/bed safety, not smoking/drinking alcohol/taking any drugs that would make it hard for you to wake up, etc.) have been covered in several parenting books that I already own, I really liked this book because it focuses on just the one aspect of parenting and dissects it pretty fully.I won't provide a synopsis because other reviewers have already done so, but I particularly liked the ways to respond to others criticism of your decision to co-sleep.I have found as a young parent that people really do pry into all aspects of your life and offer their opinion whether you want it or not.Having resources that back up my choices makes it a little easier to stand firm around people who are older and 'wiser.'Glad I bought it, will reread.I noticed there is an in-depth treatment of gentle ways to ease baby out of the bed, and will be reading that later.

Fantastic book, fun to read
I really enjoyed reading this book. I intended to cosleep (and I do), based on friends' experiences parenting, but it's nice to have a lot of information to feel more secure in one's decision. And oddly enough, this has the best pictures of side-lying nursing I've found yet.
A great book
With so much out there trying to convince you that tough love is appropriate for babies and toddlers, this book truly provides a balance. ... Read more

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Find a Better Book
For the record, this is a book with three different introductions, and each chapter is written by a different author.So you'd think it would represent a fairly broad perspective on various topics.Maybe it does.But I just don't care for the perspectives. An invaluable resource
With the second edition of "Children with Autism", Michael Powers has again provided families of children with autism (along with professionals)an invaluable resource for living with, and loving, a child with autism.In straightforward, non-technical language, "Children with Autism" addresses the needs of persons with autism and their families across their lifespan. From diagnosis, to early intervention, to adulthood we are presented with practical information that, in addtion, has a fairly broad research base. I am on my third copy as I keep lending mine out and, for some reason (perhaps the value of the information contained) they never seem to be retained.Highly recommended.

A must read
Dr. Powers has been a major contributor to the understanding of autism spectrum disorders for many years.The ORIGINAL book was one of the few available on the subject at the time of publishing, and while it is NOW outdated, it has been replaced by the current edition published in 2000.This edition contains much useful information that parents will not find elsewhere.I was, therefore, somewhat confused that the reviews for the previous edition are still on this website, as they really describe a different book, which is very misleading. ... Read more

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Essential Resource for Parents, Health Care Professionals, and Direct Support Proviers!
There are none better than Brian Chicoine, MD and Dennis McGuire, Ph.D to write a comprehensive book regarding adults with Down syndrome. The information in this book is founded by research of literature, discussions with experts from around the world, and from hands-on care for over 3000 unique adults with Down syndrome from across the country. The authors are the life-blood of the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Dempster, IL - a one-of-a-kind clinic - and are two people who are doing this work for all the right reasons.
A Must Have for Parents and Professionals
I am the mother of a 34 year old daughter with Down syndrome, and this is one of the best books on DS that I have ever seen.It is well written in understandable language and offers practical suggestions and steps to take.The authors of this book have worked with thousands of adults with Down syndrome at the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Illinois, and they really know their stuff.The book touches on all aspects of life for adolescents and adults with DS.There is a lot on what factors influence well-being and how physical problems can affect behavior.It addresses when things are "normal" and when to worry. The book is well organized, so you can go to the sections that apply to your situation.And if the person in your life with DS doesn't have any behavioral issues now, this book can help you keep it that way.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Opened my eyes
There were things in this book that had never crossed our minds.A great book to have in your collection and easy to understand.

Very Helpful
As the wife of a husband with ADHD and mother of a son with ADHD, I have struggled for years like many other reviewers to do what is right for "my boys". Sandra Reif offers some very encouraging and helpful strategies in this books. I think the key point that all books on ADHD need to make is that each person with ADHD is an individual with unique talents and gifts, and we need to view these in a positive light. Anyone who has struggled with this needs to read a book called GIFTED by Kirk Martin. It's actually a novel about a young man with ADD who comes to understand that the "disorder" parents and teachers had considered negative all his life actually turns out to be a gift. I think you can read a summary at kirkmartinbooks.com, it presents an entirely new way to view the ones you love.

Thorough strategies for teaching ADHD children
I bought this book after I heard Sandra speak at an ADHD convention... A very thorough book on how to teach ADHD children. If you are going to buy just one book that says it all this is it... ... Read more

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Way overpriced
First off, this book is waayyyy overpriced.There are other good books on the market at half the cost.And there are other books that are better written, too.I was surprised at the sloppy writing of this new edition.If you are intent on buying this book, find a used copy of the last edition, which is better, or choose one of the better books out there.Don't go by ratings alone.Check out the book in your local bookstore first, just to be sure you find one that meets your needs.The information is this book can be found on the Internet on different sites, so there is no needed to shell out hard-earned dollars for this one.Find something else and you won't be sorry.

From a mom with a son with Tourette Syndrome
Whether you are new to the world of "special ed" or you are a seasoned veteran, attorney, Lawrence M. Siegel's book will guide you through the advocacy maze with ease. It is a valuable resource of information, including, but not limited to: an overview of special ed and the IEP process; sample IEP forms and letters; organization and planning tips; a listing of support groups, advocacy organizations and federal and state departments of education. Laws and procedures change frequently, and regulations can be different from state to state, so new editions are printed periodically. You can even take advantage of an "update service" that offers a 35% discount on any future purchases. Good overview, but doesn't replace having an advocate/lawyer
This guide provides a good overview of the special education and IEP process, as well as some sample forms and letters.It also usefully collects the relevant federal statutes and regulations.But I found the descriptions of the process to be quite different from what happens here in D.C., so that ultimately its utility was somewhat limited.There is, perhaps, no solution to this -- the book can't be written for every school district in the country.So while the book is useful, in many areas you will be well served to hire a special ed consultant and/or attorney. ... Read more

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Language Skills are a Prerequisite
This whole book is based on the assumption that your child has very developed language skills.Here's a quote from the introduction on page 6, "However, those children who do not have at least average language and intellectual ability will have more difficulty understanding the language-based solutions that form the basis of our program."
Excellent Book for Parents of an Asperger's Child
The book has some really fabulous suggestions for parents of Asperger's children.How to calm your child, how to help you child make friends, how to stay on topic and have a give and take conversation.The section on personal space and the suggestion of using "conversation feet" makes this book an excellent choice.The suggestions are really simple, along the vein of: Hey why didn't I think of that.I highly recommend this book as it also gives parents insight into what makes their Asperger's child tick.

Parenting Your Asperger Child Best Book I have found!
I purchased this book because I was looking for a few ideas for assisting my son and got a lot more than I had even hoped for. This book gives an overview of the many types of asperger traits and how these traits might play out in real life. For instance, my son is an emotional high anxiety Aspie, and this book provides actual type conversations with each type of asperger child. I found the conversations helpful because they taught me the best method of asking questions and of assisting my son to a less emotional state.
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ExcellentBook
I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers and anyone interested in learning more about ADHD. I am actually currently taking my Masters in Special Education and this book was a wonderful source of information. It is a very powerful book where the author talks about his personal experience growing up with ADHD. All parents of kids with ADHD should read this book because after this experience they will definitely understand better their kids' behavior. I congratulate the author for sharing his personal experience and for showing through his writing how parents and teachers have a crucial role in developing kids' self - esteem

A Book You'll Never Forget......
As a freshman in college, I was finally diagnoised with ADHD after always having problems growing up and never quite fitting in with my peers. After being diagnoised I continued to struggle to find the support I needed. 2 years after I was diagnoised, through the ADHD support group that I have been part of, I was encouraged to read Dr. Jergen's book. It took quite sometime for me to finish it but it was the most touching and honest story. I finally felt like I knew someone that has gone through similar struggles like me. Dr. Jergen's book has given me hope. It has shown that someone with severe ADHD can find ways to cope and be successful. I could barely finish his book because I was so touched and moved to tears. Thank you!!!!
Just want to add my appreciation for this book
There have been several well written and very useful reviews of this book already.I just want to add mine to the collection.
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The BEST book on ADHD
This book is the only one I've found that includes practical exercises that REALLY help children, not only theories as other books I've bought. I highly recommend this excellent resource.

Extremely helpful, even for ADD adults!
OK, so you've read Driven to Distraction, and all the other classics you could find on ADD.You understand the problems that ADD poses, and the theories behind it's treatment, but you're still struggling to cope? Helpis here! This is the only book I have found that provides what childrenand ADDults alike are searching so desperately for...REAL STRUCTURE!! :) Practical help.
This book has so much practical help! It really made a great difference ... Read more

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EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!!!!
This is a must-have book for parents with teenagers with ADD.I also bought for me and for my son's team of teachers, "Teaching Teenagers With ADD" by the same author.Both are excellent books!!!!

Practical, readable, compassionate
This is another excellent book by Chris Ziegler Dendy. The author presents practical information that will help parents in their day to day struggle to deal with the changing world of an adolescent with ADHD. She clearly has dealt with some of these stiuations herself, so she brings humorous and compassionate anecdotes to illustrate the factual material. I would highly recommend this and her other books on the practical aspects of dealing with adolescents with ADHD

Great Place to find answers
This book was so helpful to me! My 13-year-old son was just diagnosed with ADD and it was a God send. It has so many great suggestions, stories and advice. I stayed up all night reading it! It was like an autobiogrpahy of my son for the past few years. He was especially relieved to figure out what was wrong and read the other kid's experiences. Read more

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WONDERFUL!
This is a great book to help you understand where your child is at risk and offers good practical advice to help them get healthy!My son is committed to loosing weight this summer.He wants return to school in the fall and not be teased about his weight.This is a very practical and realist way to acheive goals.It even allows them to still enjoy 'regular' food by helping them to learn choices and balance.I highly recommend this book!

A must have book for getting kids healthy and keeping them healthy!
With my goal of establishing healthy eating habits for my family (mainly centered on my children ages 10, 9 and 9), I stumbled upon this incrediable book dealing with getting kids healthy. This book titled Trim Kids �: The Proven 12-Week Plan That Has Helped Thousands of Children Achieve a Healthier Weight, by Melinda S. Sothern, and T. Kristian von Almen is extraordinary.
wow!
I have an overweight child that wasn't doing too good with her weight and Trim Kids help her losealmost 120 pounds in just 12 weeks! If you don't believe me try it for yourself. I also found out that they have extremly good recipes from their book and I use them al the time now. Thank you so much Dr.Melinda, Mrs.Heidi! I know who you are! Thanks! ... Read more

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A Glowing Review
This book is necessary for anybody looking to implement or improve an already existing activity schedule. Although McClannahan and Krantz are experts in the field of behavior analysis, they wrote the books so that you don't have to be a near genius I.Q to understand it. The book is perfect for parents and teachers as well as students studying behavior analysis or special education teachers interested in working with autistic children. The first chapter is dedicated to discussing what an activity schedule is and how your child or student will benefit. The subsequent chapter delves into the pre-requisite skills the child will need prior to beginning. The authors explain each pre-requisite skill, why it is necessary and provide examples of each skill. The next few chapters discuss how to implement the activity schedule as well as how to measure progress. They really left nothing out. Toward the end of the book, they explained what to do when the activity schedule is mastered and provided a great deal of detail on the dos and don'ts. It is clear, that the McClannahan and Krantz really want readers to be successful at creating and teaching activity schedules. They have also co-authored Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism, which is also worth checking out. My hats off to them on such an awesome educational easy to read and understand how to book.

Appropriate goals.
The goal of raising any child is to guide them into independance, and though many autistic children will never reach complete independance, it remains an important goal.Independance is an important factor in self-esteem and is essential for entering any portion of adult life.I was consistantly frustrated with therapy manuals which required my complete and undivided attention at all times.I'm under no delusion that I will be forever available to my autistic son, and it would be nice for me to feel that he could get up and at least dress himself at some point without my verbally prompting him. 'This show stinks.'- Tony Kornheiser
I read this book and became annoyed on two points. The authors incorporate and instruct in using PECS, TEACCH and ABA components throughout the book--yet fail to mention these highly useful and universally known interventions by name. This smells pretty arrogant, considering that originators of and recognized experts in these fields are alive, well---and also Ph.Ds.Two: They malign discrete trial teaching in a businesslike tone, with no proof to back their statement. Their stance:DTT does not build give and take conversation skills.However, I could not find anything in this book indicating their concept had mastered this issue either.Their supposed 'initiated interactions' are still scripted; human interaction has been replaced by reliance on the continuing existence of a picture or word to prompt a response in the form of taking action.So, it's still a duck.Read more

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Editorial Review

Few things are scarier than witnessing a child having an allergic reaction, whether it manifests itself as wheezing or life-threatening anaphylaxis. Parents will do anything to avoid having their child suffer such a reaction again, but treading the line between being prepared and being paranoid can be tricky. Read more

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An Excellent Source of Information
I bought the book immediately after finding out that my daughter was allergic to milk.This book has offered a great deal of information regarding food allergies and how to deal with them when your child has one or more.It has also provided me some comfort, partly by educating me on the topic and partly by letting me know that others deal with the same fears and emotions that I am going through.Having a child with a life threatening condition such as this is so scary and stressful, but this book helps you to deal with that by giving you useful information and tips that have been used by the author in her own struggles with food allergic children.

Susan
My son has 11 food allergies and when I left his doctors office I didn't know what I was going to do.I bought this book after reading some of the reviews.I read the whole book within a couple of nights. Marianne's writing is like she talking with you and not lecturing.Her topics are easy to understand and gave me confidence that I could do this.The suggestions she gives are do able and since she has also has a child wi