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The proven, drug-free program to treat the cause-not just the symptoms-of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
Each year, an estimated 1.5 million children-one out of every six-are diagnosed with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Robert Melillo brings a fundamentally new understanding to the cause of these conditions with his revolutionary Brain Balance Program(tm). It has achieved real, fully documented results that have dramatically improved the quality of life for children and their families in every aspect: behavioral, emotional, academic, and social. Disconnected Kids shows parents how to use this drug-free approach at home, including:
?Fully customizable exercises that target physical, sensory, and academic performance
?A behavior modification plan
?Advice for identifying food sensitivities that play a hidden role
?A follow-up program that helps to ensure lasting results
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: Stopping the Worst Childhood Epidemic of Our Time ix
Part 1 Disconnected Kids 1
1 Different Symptoms, One Problem: Understanding the Minds of Disconnected Children 3
2 Children's Brains Really are Changeable: How the Developing Brain Is Wired 15
3 When the Brain Misbehaves: A Left Brain, Right Brain Disconnect 25
4 What's Causing it All?: Let's Stop Confusing the Issue 49
5 Left Brain, Right Brain: One Can't Grow Strong Without the Other 63
Part 2 The Melillo At-Home Brain Balance Program 73
6 Reconnecting the Brain: The Ten Principles of the Brain Balance Program 75
7 Master Hemispheric Checklist: Identifying a Left or a Right Brain Deficiency 82
8 Hemispheric Home Sensory-Motor Assessment: How to Detect a Left or a Right Brain Deficiency 94
9 Sensory-Motor Exercises: Training the Brain Through Physical Stimulation 149
10 Neuroacademic Assessment and Home Activities: Aiming for a Better Grade 184
11 What Should I Feed My Child?: Brain Balance Nutrition Plan 213
12 Home Behavior Modification Plan: Getting Back to Normal 236
13 Defining Functional Disconnection Syndrome: Putting the Left Brain and the Right Brain in Perspective 256
Index 263
Anonymous
Posted September 19, 2011
I just finished this book and found it very interesting. It is particulariy interesting if you have a child with learning or behavior issues. I'm shocked to see the low ratings on B&N's site. On Amazon it is at 4.5 stars. I'm a picky reader and really liked it. Also would be a great book for teachers and anyone who works with children.
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Posted February 14, 2012
This book offers an abundance of information about right brain and left brain strengths and deficiencies. So much information including brain development, a checklist to help determine deficiency, nutrition plan, exercises and at home therapy. I havent found any book like it. Very interesting!
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Posted January 10, 2012
All but 1 of the reviews actually have some comments. So it is obviously someone trying to skew the ratings. Thank you to the person who wrote a review. I am purchasing it right now.
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The proven, drug-free program to treat the cause-not just the symptoms-of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
Each year, an estimated 1.5 million children-one out of every six-are diagnosed with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Dr. Robert Melillo brings a fundamentally new understanding to the cause of these conditions with his revolutionary Brain Balance Program(tm). It has achieved real, fully documented results that...