Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism
"This book addresses an important, under discussed topic, supporting children with social and attention problems but who have good cognitive skills. With discussion of who they are and why they end up stuck and frustrated, this highly readable book fills an important need."-- Fred R Volkmar, MD, Director, Yale Child Study CenterThis book is essential for parents and professionals. It is both theoretical, practical and creatively updates thinking on autism spectrum disorders. In our experience change in the field only happens when parents campaign which these authors are doing with such enthusiasm.  Dr. Lorna Wing and Judith Gould, PhDThe National Autistic Society"A work of tremendous scholarship and passion that deserves to be a seminal and paradigm-shifting work. It should be read by all parents of gifted children with coexistent disabilities--and the professionals who work with them."William Sheehan, MD, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services, Willmar, MN"This book is an outstanding analysis of the flaws in the educational and psychiatric approaches to children's challenges. It gave me excellent insight into my more challenging cases and has had a profound impact on my personal and professional life."Ruth Goldberg, PhD, clinical and school psychologist, mother of three 2e children"Bright Not Brokenis a unique resource for parents and professionals who seek to understand children's behaviors.  The authors are to be applauded for their clear-thinking approach to the jungle of DSM labels--a must read for the open minded!"Lydia Furman, MD, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland OH"This book is truly inspiring and it shows that by simply changing our perception of these children, and then the testing and education that stems from that perception, we can help them become successful, contributing adults." (psychcentral.com, March 13th, 2012)