Dreamers, Discoverers and Dynamos : How to Help the Child Who Is Bright, Bored and Having Problems in School

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Summary: heartstopping
Review: This book made me feel so relieved. It describes my daughter to a "T". It's just wonderful to identify & now I have some solutions. Not that its an easy fix but I have some paths to follow. A huge weight has been lifted. I recommend this to the weary.

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Summary: excellent encouragement and suggestions for parents
Review: This book, along with Armstrong's "The Myth of the A.D.D. Child" may literally "save the souls" of many non-conforming children (and adults). Instead of pitting parents against their children as so much of the A.D.D. literature does, Palladino puts them on the same team, helping parents recognize their child's strengths. What a world we would have if individuals were appreciated for their diversity and individuality, instead of labeling them as deficient. I hope many other parents and educators will read this book, and let it affect how they treat children.

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Summary: excellent encouragement and suggestions for parents
Review: This book, along with Armstrong's "The Myth of the A.D.D. Child" may literally "save the souls" of many non-conforming children (and adults). Instead of pitting parents against their children as so much of the A.D.D. literature does, Palladino puts them on the same team, helping parents recognize their child's strengths. What a world we would have if individuals were appreciated for their diversity and individuality, instead of labeling them as deficient. I hope many other parents and educators will read this book, and let it affect how they treat children.

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This is an amazing book. After I read it, I ordered some extra copis,thinking I might give them out over the next few years to parents ofcertain kids (I do youth work in my church.) Well, I lent one copy toa mother, and within three or four weeks had sold all my copies topeople in my small town, who had heard about it by word of mouth.I've now donated a copy to our local library!

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This is an amazing book. After I read it, I ordered some extra copis,thinking I might give them out over the next few years to parents ofcertain kids (I do youth work in my church.) Well, I lent one copy toa mother, and within three or four weeks had sold all my copies topeople in my small town, who had heard about it by word of mouth.I've now donated a copy to our local library!

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Summary: This book was formerly titled _The Edison Trait_
Review: We have been searching for _The Edison Trait_ online today since the copy we are using is due back at the library. We found it online at around $50 a copy to buy it used! Fortunately we discovered that it has been retitled and is now sold as _Dreamers, Discoverers and Dynamos : How to Help the Child Who Is Bright, Bored and Having Problems in School_.

My wife has kept the library copy until it is overdue and has a hold on it. This is the most excited I have seen her about a book since we were married. She has found some very practical tools to help us with our children.

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Summary: For all new parents out there
Review: What a book!!! I am the mother of 4 precious kids, one is a combination discoverer-dynamo (see explanation in the book), one is dyslexic and the two others will be a surprise. This book covers it all and the best part is that it is all positive. Dr. Palladino gives us a taste of the futur in our children and it's fantastic. She explains how to get there without going ballistic and the examples of Edisonian traits adults i.e. Henry Ford, and Edison himself among others. What an inspiration to my child!!!Thanks so much. The advice can be used even if you don't have an Edison trait child. It's great and doable.

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Summary: Expert help to equip you to stand up for your special child
Review: What an absolute lifesaver! As parents of two kids- (one dreamer and one dynamo) we had run through the endless "experts" in our town for answers. This is a priceless resource for anyone who wants to stand up with facts to experts in both the medical and the school-related fields. It gives reasons for behavior and what works ,and more importantly, why what a lot of people want you to do won't work! I have given it to each teacher/specialist who works with my children. Her advice does work and your special bright child will blossom with it. It is written in an engaging and segmented format. Be sure to read the part addressing whether or not to medicate. Perfect for carpool wait times as most parents of these bright and energetic kids don't get any other time to sit still!