Adhd: A Path to Success : A Revolutinary Theory and New Innovation in Drug-Free Therapy

by Lawrence Weathers

May,2000 treatment follow-up study shows that 92% of families rate treatment as Successful or Very Successful. See "Publisher's Comments" section below for more details. Most books on adhd rehash the same worn out theories and treatments. Instead, A Path to Success offers a new perspective on ADHD that makes sense with your own personal experience. - it is not a deficit, defect or neurological disorder. - it is a highly refined, short-term coping skill that backfires. - takes it out of the realm of medical mystery and psychobabble. - describes a new, no drug, no diet, no nonsense, patented treatment technology. You can only help your child when you understand their experience through their eyes. The engaging story of Dr. Weathers personal struggle and conquest of attention deficit disorder is chronicled. He explains your child's experience of attention deficit disorder as they live it, rather than how adults think about it. Once you understand attention deficit disorder from your child's point of view, you have taken an essential step to helping him solve his problem. Instead of just seeing attention deficit disorder as a problem you will learn how it "works" for your child. It makes his life easier on the moment to moment basis, even though it causes problems in the long run. With this new perspective you can look at your child's behavior in a more positive light and react in a more helpful manner. It is easy reading designed for parents as well as professionals. Many case studies and concrete examples of effective strategies are provided.

313 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I chose to read this book because I work with an unmedicated ADHD child. I found the idea of ADHD being a learned avoidance response rather than a medical problem does ring true. Also, the fact that it's a behavior pattern that needs an adult to complete the response loop, has helped me change my behavior, thereby, short-circuiting the child's ability to keep up the response loop. Giving positive reinforcement for slightly better behavior and ignoring the things that really are annoying, has helped this child accomplish more homework and a better relationship in general.
I think that CAER seems weird and that Weathers was just writing books to promote his specific practice and boost revenue.