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ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole familyThough children are diagnosed with ADHD, it is really families who have ADHD. To treat ADHD, you first have to understand how it functions in the family system to know exactly where and how to intervene. When the family system changes, the child's ADHD improves.
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Since my books present a new theory of what ADHD is and how to treat it, it is important to read ADHD: Drug-free and Doin' Fine or ADHD: A Path to Success before you fill out this application. If you have not read my book, you have no idea what type of treatment you are applying for or if you would be interested in it if you are accepted.
Also, I will invest a lot of time reviewing your application. Please do not take my time if you have not first read one of my books. They are available from the shopping cart on this website.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Dr. weathers is an ADHD kid made good. He earned a Ph.D. in child clinical psychology from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1974. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapy. Before moving to Spokane in 1978, he was Director of the Adolescent Unit at Central state Psychiatric Hospital in Nashville TN, Director of the family and Children’s Achievement Center in Miami FL, Director of the Adolescent Unit at the Florida Mental Health Institute, and later Full Professor and Director of Research and evaluation at the Florida Mental Health Institute at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Labels have the power to directly shape the behavior that is assigned to them. Once the word is out that "Jason" is ADHD, he lives up to his diagnosis — for himself and others. That it, if the doctor's diagnosis it not correct initially, it soon will be.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
This FREE ADHD and ODD assessment provides a tentative diagnosis and an automated narrative report for ADHD and behavior problems (ODD-oppositional defiant disorder). This test has strong research underpinnings. It is based on the DSM IV-TR and large, well-standardized, nationally representative norms. This is a professional grade assessment and automated narrative report that provides results comparable to other ADHD and ODD assessments commonly administered by psychologists and psychiatrists that might cost several hundred dollars.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
I never treat a child alone because their behavior cannot be changed without changing family interactions. The family is an integrated and interactive system. As I often say to families, "I don't know anything about ADHD kids. I only know about ADHD families. Out of the family and school context, ADHD children make no sense. In the family and school context, ADHD children make perfect sense."
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Dr weathers says it like it is, More than I could have hoped for. It changed our family., Dr Weathers second brilliant book on ADHD, Amazing Results,
After trying therapy, educational specialists, tutors, nutritionists, holistic medicine, chiropractics, PET scans, doctors and many other things, we found Dr. Weather's book. My husband and I read the book, and then as a family, we went for a three-day session with Dr. Weather's. The changes are AMAZING! After dropping the kids off at school, I don't worry all day that the teacher is going to call or send a note home. They are happy and doing better than just "fine." They are doing great. Dr. Weather's has re-focused our lives completely. I read in other reviews that some doubt the "research" behind Dr. Weather's approach, but the proof is in the results. I actually think his approach works because it is real life advice that can be applied in the home and school and not in the medical or psychological setting.
He is the first doctor who actually cares enough to talk with my children's teachers, follow up on a regular basis and provide advice and suggestions to improve things both in the classroom and at home. His book offers the same common sense advise -- you just have to read it with an open mind and take personal responsibility for both your child and your behavior. I think we all like to think we are great parents and are doing the right thing, so it is not easy to hear that our parenting might be reinforcing your child's bad behavior. If you read his book and try his approach, you will find that it works. At first it might be difficult to follow through, but it is well worth the effort.
I am not an expert, but all I know is that we spent an incredible amount of time and money with very little results. I wish we had found Dr. Weather's sooner because I feel like we missed out on some wonderful times, that were lost to "bad" behavior. However, I am so excited to see the future possibilities. I really believe, that Dr. Weather's book offers good advise on parenting regardless of whether you go to see him. It is well worth the read. Dr. Weather's is a genuinely committed to helping families. I can not thank him enough for helping us!
Amazing!, As our son went through his Kindergarten year, he had a lot of challenges. We had school administration and teachers gently suggesting we should seek attention or aspergers evaluations and treatment. We saw this carrying through other outside of school activities. We tried many "techniques" with a little success. We met with his pediatrician who immediately suggested drugs "to see if they could help." We were VERY close to going ahead with it as we would do anything to make his life better. Prior to doing this, I researched no drug options and came across this book. My husband and I read it and checked reviews of Dr. Weathers. The book gives very good insight into these behaviors and paths to success. After much prayer and consideration, we applied to Dr. Weathers and went for a 3 day therapy session. I cannot tell you how happy we are that we made this decision. It has now been over 6 months and his new first grade teacher looks at me like I'm crazy when I ask if there's anything we need to "work on" at home. He has yet to have one issue in school this year. When other parents talk about their child complaining about homework, I cannot relate. My son does his homework well (almost perfect) with no complaints. His behavior in afterschool activities is very good, not perfect, but absolutely in the norm for his age. I purposely waited 6 months to write this review, because I wanted to make sure the results were lasting. And, they really seem to be. I'm pretty sure there are parents in his school that think we now give him some kind of attention drug, and I'm so happy that it seems that way. I recommend this book to everyone -- parents, teachers, grandparents. It has truly been a gift to our family and my amazing son.
this book is fantastic,September 20, 2008
By A. Walker
Dr. Weather's first book (Pathway to Success) was very informative and made perfect sense after spending 2 years reading everything about ADHD and after having tried every medication and having seen numerous doctors/specialists. We were in a desperate situation with our son and decided it was worth the money to go see Dr. Weathers and hope for a miracle. The experience was life-changing for our entire family - our son is now the happy, confident little boy he deserves to be and we now know how to continue to effectively parent him. The teachers, principal and school counselor are all awe-struck at the complete turn around in our son.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
2 years later and doing GREAT!!!,
Dr Weathers says it like it is,
The best thing I have ever done for my family,
This was a "Path to Success" for our son and family, Life Changing, This book offers a common sense approach to ADHD, that actually provides life changing results -- it is nothing short of amazing. Before finding Dr. Weathers, we had seen several therapists, educational specialists, nutritionists and medical doctors. There was little improvement and the progress was slow. Dr. Weather's advice and perspective led to immediate positive change. This school year has been a pleasure. We are no longer dreading calls from the teacher. Best of all, our sons are happy, confident and doing well academically. All these positive changes are happening without medication and weekly trips to the therapist.
Just returned from meeting Dr. Weathers
After getting over the shock that in 4th grade a teacher questioned if my son had ADD/ADHD ...I began to research. I had many questions, why had no other teacher asked this before? Why had I, an educator myself, never noticed this? Why could my son, Jack, sit for hours and read through instruction manuals and constuct complicated Legos structures and put together a 1300 piece K'Nex roller coaster on his own...but not complete paper pencil tasks in English???? How could he have developed ADD/ADHD suddenly? All of this flew in the face of what I thought I knew about ADD/ADHD.
If Jack was hyper and couldn't focused as the teachers said...why could he do the above things that obviously required concentration and self disclipline??? Why, Why why?
Dr. Weathers provided answers that rang true for me (and what I learned as a degreed teacher from Texas A&M) and more importantly for my child.
After reading of both of Dr. Weathers'books, and exchanging many emails to Dr. Weathers about Jack and our family, we decided to go visit him. It was the best thing I ever did for my child, our family and my marriage.
As Dr. Weathers books explain, children don't like to sit in a desk all day long and do worksheets. It is boring, and one can easily develop bad feelings/anxiety about the thought of doing this every day all day long...the desire to escape is strong, even if it's a mental esacpe, hence ADD/ADHD.
When you visit Dr. Weathers, you work through your feelings of anxiety, guilt, fear and anything else you are dealing with by using the EDMR technology. EDMR is a procedure has been around since the Vietnam War, and is highly a highly successful mode of thepary.
Dr. Weathers gave me answers to my questions and so much more! He helped my son work through his issues, and tweaked our parenting style a little. My husband even worked through a nervous tic he'd been dealing for 35 years! Pretty amazing considering we only spent 3 days with Dr. Weathers! But again, it's not magic, it is common sense. Tics are an outward expression of anxiety. If you deal with the anxiety you have no more tics. Similarly, ADD/ADHD is a result of anxiety if you extinguish the feelings of frustration and anxiety you can handle the task.
Read the books, email and ask questions to Dr. Weathers, and make an educated decision...I am glad I did! It was the best thing I ever did for my child and our family!!
Julie Abadie
Sugar Land, TX
A good understanding of ADHD
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I haven't read all of this book but what I have read has been very helpful. I highly recommend it to anyone with a child with ADHD. Good luck.
Life Changing, This book offers a common sense approach to ADHD, that actually provides life changing results -- it is nothing short of amazing. Before finding Dr. Weathers, we had seen several therapists, educational specialists, nutritionists and medical doctors. There was little improvement and the progress was slow. Dr. Weather's advice and perspective led to immediate positive change. This school year has been a pleasure. We are no longer dreading calls from the teacher. Best of all, our sons are happy, confident and doing well academically. All these positive changes are happening without medication and weekly trips to the therapist.
Life Changing, This book offers a common sense approach to ADHD, that actually provides life changing results -- it is nothing short of amazing. Before finding Dr. Weathers, we had seen several therapists, educational specialists, nutritionists and medical doctors. There was little improvement and the progress was slow. Dr. Weather's advice and perspective led to immediate positive change. This school year has been a pleasure. We are no longer dreading calls from the teacher. Best of all, our sons are happy, confident and doing well academically. All these positive changes are happening without medication and weekly trips to the therapist. />Finally a drug-free approach for common learning disability
Convincing,
Raj "Raj" (LA) -
A refreshing look at the symptoms of ADHD. The book makes a convincing case for a drug-free treatment of learning disabilities. The author seems well informed and is very helpful with answering any concerns a reader may have, A must read for parents with children who have a difficult time with school work.
It works!, October 26, 2007
We tried the approach in this book out of sheer desperation. We have two teenagers, one with ADD and one with ADHD. Over a period of 3 years, we had tried every medication available, with marginal results. The meds helped, but they felt like a bandage on a gaping wound. The dosage we ended up with was too low to really do the job, yet we couldn't go higher and risk more weight loss or slowed growth -- at 14, my daughter was 4'6" and weighed only 62 pounds, and I suspected the meds were keeping her from entering puberty as well. I began searching for an alternative and found Dr. Weathers' book.
Reading his book, I began to feel hope for the first time that maybe we really didn't have to live with this forever. His theories made sense to me, and I saw my kids in them. Admittedly, the book isn't of much practical help by itself. It helps you understand your child, but you can't really implement the theories without going for his treatment. The good news, though, is that the treatment WORKS! We were desperate enough for a solution that we tried it, and it's the best decision we ever made.
It's hard to believe that four days can make such a difference. The kids have now been off their meds for 5 months and we don't miss them in the least. They have each gained 20 pounds, and neither of them exhibits the hyper, distractible behavior that led us to try the meds to begin with. In fact, their behavior, schoolwork, and social interactions are under much better control than they ever were with the meds. I highly recommend Dr. Weathers' book, and I even more highly recommend a trip to Spokane! You won't regret it!
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Most problems are actually opportunities to grow, since the affect that drives them is at the surface and thus easily accessed with WebCAER. When a problem happens, the first response in your family should be, “That is something you can work with on WebCAER, NOW”
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
The vast majority of the learning problems that I see are nothing more than academic learning phobias that use up all of the child’s attentional resources. Thus, they have little mental power to do the actual academic task. This concept is explained in more detail in my books, ADHD: a Path to Success and ADHD: Drug-free and doin’ fine.Once the negative affect his extinguish from the academic cues there is usually a marked immediate increase in performance and an ongoing ability to acquire academic skills more rapidly.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
The vast majority of the learning problems that I see are nothing more than academic, learning phobias that use up all of the child's attentional resources. Thus, these children have little mental power to do the actual academic task. The more emotionally distressed they become, the more this uses up their attentional resources, the more poorly they perform, the more upset they get, which in turn uses up even more attentional resources, and so on. This concept is explained in more detail in my books, ADHD: a Path to Success and ADHD: Drug-free and Doin' Fine.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Educational games are one of the greatest innovations in education. They are fun, cheap, self-paced and have built-in assessment. However, their potential is seldom realized because they are usually misused. Typically a child is told to go to his room and play his educational game for a certain length of time. That is, "go play Reader Rabbit for half an hour" per day. The child hears this as go to the rock pile with a sledgehammer and break big rocks into little ones. This is not very motivational or inspiring to a child.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
WebCAER (Web Computer Aided Emotional Restructuring) provides an extension of caer which will run on your Windows-based personal computer. (Users say that it will also run on a Mac with the Parallels program.) When used regularly, it is very effective for extinguishing negative feelings from thoughts, images, memories and words.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Presenting images and recordings during WebCAER sessions is an effective way to elicit the feelings and memories you need to extinguish.
You can record a message with a digital recorder and download it to your hard drive or you may use WebCAER with a microphone plugged into your computer to record.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Many marriage problems arise from things that spouses say to each other that are annoying, anger provoking or hurtful. They set off chain reactions of alternating hurtful statements (arguments) that escalate as each partner retaliates for the other persons comment. Often, before long, both partners have forgotten what the original issue was. You can use WebCAER to extinguish these negative chain reactions that lead to arguments.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
For many children and adults, social behavior problems are not due to an actual lack of social skills, but to social anxiety. We are all a bit anxious in social situations. That is why food and alcohol are so often part of social gatherings. They reduce anxiety.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Many learning behavioral and physical problems are a result of excessive emotional arousal triggered by environmental cues. WebCAER is an effective technology to extinguish these counterproductive responses to these cues. When these triggers are extinguished, the problem behaviors and feelings do not reoccur.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
The confidentiality of our communications is important to me. I am committed to protecting and safeguarding your privacy and personal information. To this end, I have implemented a Confidentiality Policy. I believe it is important for my readers/clients/customers to know about our confidentiality practices. Simply, we do not disclose any information to anyone about you that you have not specifically directed us to, or that we are legally compelled to disclose.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
The results of the follow-up study strongly support my clinical impression that caer makes dramatic improvements in all aspects of the constellation of symptoms comprising ADHD/ADD, without the use of medications.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Within the WebCAER model of therapy, every bad feeling or inappropriate behavior is an opportunity to grow. It gives you a starting point into a thread of feelings to work on. Directions that I give to users of WebCAER are: "Whenever something bad happens, think of the feeling that went just before it. Go immediately to WebCAER and concentrate on that feeling. Be an emotional blood hound and try to follow the feeling back across your life to all the other times you felt a similar feeling." in fact, when someone gets upset, a standard mantra in every family should be to say to the upset person, "that is something you can work up with on WebCAER, now." This cues them to turn the troubling emotions that are at the surface into an opportunity to grow.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Intensive treatment sets families on the right track by eliminating problems and providing knowledge of how to go forward, but the path of growth and health must be lived everyday.
There are five components to treatment follow-up. Long-term email follow-up, WebCAER, homework Messenger, the Goals Program and educational emails for parents and teachers. My view of treatment goes far beyond just simply resolving the identified problems of the ADHD, LD or HFA child. Resolving his problem is only the first step. The real objective is to help families become high functioning vs. just coping by getting rid of problems. The follow-up technologies provide additional tools to achieve more than just problem resolution.
adhd - ADHD treatment is a systems, multi-faceted process for the whole family
Computer Aided Emotional Restructuring is mostly a non-verbal therapy and departs from traditional therapy in two ways. First, it is more of a do-it-yourself therapy, as opposed to a therapist imparting his or her professional knowledge. Second, it is unlearning emotional patterns, i.e. destructive coping mechanisms, rather than learning new skills or knowledge.
