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Summary: A terrible disappointment
Review: As the parent of an "oppositional" son, I'd looked forward to reading this after seeing synopses on Dr. Sutton's website. Unfortunately, the "straight talk" was almost no help at all. At one point, the author claims ODD sufferers may have the lowest recovery rate of all childhood psychiatric disorders. If the therapists who treat them have no clearer understanding than the author, I would not be surprised. I believe a major problem with the book is that it did not go through the editing process of a major publishing house. It was published in Pleasanton, TX, where the author happens to reside--and the book's layout is designed to stretch the manuscript to fill space...
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Summary: Got snookered
Review: I have read articles by the author (e.g., Noncompliance: The "Good Kid" Disorder) which describes some of the challenges we have faced with our child. The title gives the impression that this book is similar in nature to those articles. It is not. The articles describe great kids that are struggling with behavior, finishing tasks, listening and remembering tasks. What this book refers to is not that the kid is such a nice kid, but that he is never in criminal trouble, and this is why it is call the "Good Kid" disorder. This book describes kids that intentionally and overtly refuse to comply at home and at school. The author even mentions in the book that no parent of an ODD child would refer to their kid as a good kid. Bottom line is if I had known what the book is really about, I would not have bought it. I have a real "Good Kid" that is struggling, and thought this book would help us. Unfortunately it does not.
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Summary: Organized Explanation of Behavior
Review: The information in this book is easily found because of the organization. Dr. Sutton also carefully defines what he is discussing in understandable language for parents and teachers. I used this book as a source for writing an assignment for my discipline and classroom management course.
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Summary: A terrible disappointment
Review: This is not another ho-hum book on behavior modification. Infact, Dr. Sutton believes (as does Dr. Ross Greene) that behavior modification can sometimes make this kid WORSE. Check out the "No-lutions" in the fifth chapter; they are eye-openers. Having tutored high school math for a number of years, I am in complete agreement with his perspective of "Good Kid" Disorder. Indeed, the number of good and decent kids who are simply shutting down seems to be climbing. This book not only offers insight into the problem, but shares tangible interventions that address the issues that really matter the most--relationships. For the person considering buying this book, be aware that the largest chapter addresses school issues. This is a big plus. Having been a classroom teacher, Dr. Sutton is one of the few psychologists who really understands the scope and impact of oppositional and defiant behavior at school. The strategies he outlines for school compliance are among the standout features of this book. These strategies and interventions are even more expanded in Dr.Sutton's follow-up book, "101 Ways to Make Your Classroom Special". I believe the two books compliment one another nicely.
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Summary: Very helpful indeed
Review: This is not another ho-hum book on behavior modification. Infact, Dr. Sutton believes (as does Dr. Ross Greene) that behavior modification can sometimes make this kid WORSE. Check out the "No-lutions" in the fifth chapter; they are eye-openers. Having tutored high school math for a number of years, I am in complete agreement with his perspective of "Good Kid" Disorder. Indeed, the number of good and decent kids who are simply shutting down seems to be climbing. This book not only offers insight into the problem, but shares tangible interventions that address the issues that really matter the most--relationships. For the person considering buying this book, be aware that the largest chapter addresses school issues. This is a big plus. Having been a classroom teacher, Dr. Sutton is one of the few psychologists who really understands the scope and impact of oppositional and defiant behavior at school. The strategies he outlines for school compliance are among the standout features of this book. These strategies and interventions are even more expanded in Dr.Sutton's follow-up book, "101 Ways to Make Your Classroom Special". I believe the two books compliment one another nicely.
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