There Is No Magic: But There Are Alternatives to Parenting Exceptional Children

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Summary: When it comes to raising children¿¿There is No Magic"
Review: "Let us work as partners with our children so as to promote positive growth from within our children and from within ourselves. When we can accomplish this change in attitude towards the upbringing of our child, we will truly see, that the magic is, that......"THERE IS NO MAGIC." Quote from There is No Magic.

As a parent you are directly responsible for the care, education and nurturing of another human being. Every one of us has experienced an overwhelming feeling of inadequacy in the execution of this responsibility. There is No Magic is a tool every parent should include in their parenting repertoire. It is a guide, an inspiration, and a confirmation that we are not alone.

The author's reference to "Exceptional children" includes children with ADHD, disabled children, blind or deaf children and gifted and talented children. In essence it is a guide for ALL children with additional attention to children with special needs.

This book will teach you how to be a partner to your child. It will offer insight into type of education, social environment, need for medication and behavioral needs. It will change your perspective on learning disorders and help you develop a strategy for success for you and your child.

Author, Stephen Dubrofsky, has spent twenty years in Special Education as teacher, administrator, advocate and family counselor. He is the current director of "Our Child-A Growth Center."

Remember: When it comes to raising children-"There is No Magic."

Reviewer: Shirley Roe, Allbooks Reviews

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Summary: A sane voice in a world of quick fixes
Review: In a time where everyone seems to be looking for a quick fix to just about everything, Stephen Dubropsky is the voice of sanity calling us back to the realization that "There Is No Magic". There is not a quick answer to children with emotional problems, ADD, or other special needs. Instead you have to provide the right environment to encourage the child's growth and development in positive ways. Mr. Dubropsky has over twenty years of experience with Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorders and brings his holistic approach to all parents of such children.

The book starts off with how children with special needs are diagnosed and defined. This section includes not only the expected ADD/HD information but also looks at other challenges such as blindness, deafness, developmentally disabled, and even the gifted or talented child. That section is followed up with a chapter on parenting styles and learning styles. In this chapter he provides information on the typical results of each style of parenting and discusses how to teach a child with a different learning style. With this base of knowledge firmly established he then moves into how to deal with the special needs child. In the remainder of the book he covers common medications, their use, misuse, and side effects, the importance of developing a partnership with the child's teachers and meeting academic requirements, and other holistic items for the child with special needs. These include diet and nutritional factors, yoga, exercise, and breathing techniques for calming effects.

This is an excellent book that covers the current literature on the subject very well. Most importantly it points out that it is not the right answer to just medicate a special child into a stupor and think that you have fulfilled your obligation as a parent. It requires patience, understanding, and knowledge of some of the techniques presented in this book.... in other words it requires actual parenting skills, and skills can be learned if you try. "There Is No Magic" is a recommended text for anyone with a child with special needs or anyone who works with them.

Rating:
Summary: A sane voice in a world of quick fixes
Review: In a time where everyone seems to be looking for a quick fix to just about everything, Stephen Dubropsky is the voice of sanity calling us back to the realization that "There Is No Magic". There is not a quick answer to children with emotional problems, ADD, or other special needs. Instead you have to provide the right environment to encourage the child's growth and development in positive ways. Mr. Dubropsky has over twenty years of experience with Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorders and brings his holistic approach to all parents of such children.

The book starts off with how children with special needs are diagnosed and defined. This section includes not only the expected ADD/HD information but also looks at other challenges such as blindness, deafness, developmentally disabled, and even the gifted or talented child. That section is followed up with a chapter on parenting styles and learning styles. In this chapter he provides information on the typical results of each style of parenting and discusses how to teach a child with a different learning style. With this base of knowledge firmly established he then moves into how to deal with the special needs child. In the remainder of the book he covers common medications, their use, misuse, and side effects, the importance of developing a partnership with the child's teachers and meeting academic requirements, and other holistic items for the child with special needs. These include diet and nutritional factors, yoga, exercise, and breathing techniques for calming effects.

This is an excellent book that covers the current literature on the subject very well. Most importantly it points out that it is not the right answer to just medicate a special child into a stupor and think that you have fulfilled your obligation as a parent. It requires patience, understanding, and knowledge of some of the techniques presented in this book.... in other words it requires actual parenting skills, and skills can be learned if you try. "There Is No Magic" is a recommended text for anyone with a child with special needs or anyone who works with them.