Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.

This is not a book one reads for fun. Kids in the Syndrome is really for the niche readership of either a parent of a child with any of the issues covered therein or a psychology student. I used to be a psychology student but not for many years.

Although it's now a few years old and therefore possibly somewhat out of date, I still found a lot of interest, and Kutscher is able to explain obscure medical terms in a way that even I could understand. Both informative and entertaining (a boy with autism who spent his lunch play time pretending to be a broken toilet), as well as, for those "lucky" enough to have their child encumbered with a milder health condition, to be able to think "thank christ little Kimmy doesn't have bipolar/oppositional defiance disorder et al.… (mehr)

Digital Kids is an easy to read, fact-filled book on the impact of social media on children. Chapter after chapter describes the mostly pernicious effects that digital screens have on our children although at times he also notes positive effects. The content of Digital Kids is critical for parents to understand yet the dry tone of the book made me become disengaged from the material. I had high hopes for the chapter on the family meeting and while the structure was helpful I wanted a more dynamic presentation of the "hows" pitfalls that may occur. So, a lot of useful facts, and for many that might be exactly what they are looking for but I wanted more facts and a more dynamic presentation. Thank you Netgalley and JKP publishing for allowing me to review this book for an honest opinion.… (mehr)

As both an advocate and a parent for my special needs children, I am constantly in search of the latest information on diagnostics and regulations. With upcoming IEP meetings and constant doctor appointments, it is vital to have the latest information. This book is an excellent source of information that really breaks down the latest changes in the DSM. It is well written so both teachers and parents can use this book in and out of the classroom. The authors have broken down various disorders such as ADHD, Autism, Bi-polar disorder, language disorder, etc. Each chapter describes the syndrome and provides information on behavior, medication, DSM regulations, and etc. This is beyond resourceful and really helps the reader understand how their family member is coping with their disorder. The book also reinforces that many syndromes like ADHD are co-morbid, which indicates that they are hand in hand with a second diagnosis. A child might have a ADHD and Autism, etc. The authors take the time to teach the reader the proper way to reach the person struggling to manage their dual diagnoses.

As I stated before I really enjoyed this book. I found it to be very helpful for my situation and it answered many of my questions. I have a child that is both Bi-polar, ADHD, and learning impaired. The authors really gave me some ideas that might help me reach her and also gave me some hope. My daughter is newly diagnosed and luckily is only 9. Catching the illness at a young age makes a big difference! I have to recommend this book to all teachers and parents that work with special needs children. If you are a parent like myself who is struggling with the everyday raising of a unique child than this book will help you! It is an absolute must for your library and I know I will be returning to it in the future.… (mehr)

The book is a guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioural disorders in children - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. The author provides information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents behavioural strategies for responding to children who display traits of these disorders - whether at home, at school, or in other settings - along with case vignettes and tips.… (mehr)