Stopping Hyperactivity: A New Solution

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Summary: A refreshing approach to hyperactivity
Review: Finally, in this book, there's a method for dealing with hyperactivity. I read this book from cover to cover and was amazed at the breadth of information. In addition to the great explanations of these technical subjects, there are exercises and other techniques to help the parent and child deal with this mis-diagnosed and difficult illnes.

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Summary: This book contains a sensible solution to a serious problem!
Review: If you are an educator who deals with students who "have the wiggles," a parent of a "squirmy" child, or an individual who finds it difficult to sit comfortably for any length of time, you definitely will benefit from reading Stopping Hyperactivity: A New Solution. It is written in a clear and concise manner, and is very "readable."

I especially liked the excellent mix of reference based information and anecdotal records, interspersed with entertaining personal comments from the co-authors/educators, Drs. Cook and O'Dell, who have been "practicing what they preach" for the past 25 years.

The authors have based their work on the findings of a physical therapist, Dr. Miriam Bender, who studied children with learning disabilities. Their book is divided into three parts. Part 1 gives a sensible and well-documented explanation for the physical problem that causes some children to be unable to remain in a sitting position, and describes theeffects that this problem can have on their lives. Part 2 contains practical suggestions as to how to deal with the resulting behaviors, not only at school, but also in many other settings. Part 3 consists of detailed instructions (with photos) for an exercise program that can cure the underlying cause of the problem.

I have been both a parent and educator of special needs children for many years, and after reading this book I definitely feel that there is hope for the future, not only for educators and parents who deal daily with children who are really trying but can't sit still, but also for those of us adults who are still struggling to "sit up straight" without discomfort. This is a book that is both practical enough to please parents and technical enough to train teachers, and its message has the potential of producing positive results in many, many people's lives.

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Summary: This is a great book! Learn to eliminate hyperactivity
Review: If you want to learn how to really treat hyperactivity, the core issues and causes of hyperactivity, then this is the book for you. So many books only address the symptoms, but Drs Cook and O'Dell go for the underlying causes. And the treatments don't involve drugs, either! Kudos for your brave foray into an overworked subject using innovative and workable treatments.

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Summary: This is a great book! Learn to eliminate hyperactivity
Review: In this book, I have found a clearly written explanation of Hyperactivity and its' underlying causes. The book doesn't pretend to be the "cure-of-the-day." Instead, it sets the reader upon a path of discovery. Discovery that can eventually stop the behavior of hyperactivity altogether by changing deep-rooted and detrimental habits. All of this in a concise, 200-page, manual of exercises, diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Quite a remarkable work, indeed.

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Summary: Remarkable book with a drug-free treatment of hyperactivity
Review: In this book, I have found a clearly written explanation of Hyperactivity and its' underlying causes. The book doesn't pretend to be the "cure-of-the-day." Instead, it sets the reader upon a path of discovery. Discovery that can eventually stop the behavior of hyperactivity altogether by changing deep-rooted and detrimental habits. All of this in a concise, 200-page, manual of exercises, diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Quite a remarkable work, indeed.

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Summary: Remarkable book with a drug-free treatment of hyperactivity
Review: In this book, I have found a clearly written explanation of Hyperactivity and its' underlying causes. The book doesn't pretend to be the "cure-of-the-day." Instead, it sets the reader upon a path of discovery. Discovery that can eventually stop the behavior of hyperactivity altogether by changing deep-rooted and detrimental habits. All of this in a concise, 200-page, manual of exercises, diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Quite a remarkable work, indeed.

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Summary: We are receiving excellent reviews from parents.
Review: Parents are telling us that we describe their children ("Were you looking in our window?") and that they are implementing the exercises with great success. The suggestions for immediate help have also received accolades. We are delighted that the book is so helpful. There is now a video available as a supplement. Write me at [e-mail]

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Summary: An easy-to-read, thorough and very helpful problem solver!
Review: This is a great book, very thorough in its evaluation of potential behavioral troubles and methods of helping to solve them. Drs. Cook and O'Dell really seem to place the children being treated as first and foremost in considering ways to alleviate their discomfort as a result of the reflex.

Their drug-free approach is simple to learn and requires only regular, concentrated effort and time to reap substantial rewards. Children and families will benefit greatly from their years of research and straightforward talk.

Highly recommended book. I look forward to getting the video!