Comments: I have been a parent representative for a few years and have sat in on several CSE meetings. I'd say 80% of the time the school personnel and psychologist mention the child being ADD/ADHD. They don't look at what is behind the behavior. They automatically think because the child can't pay attention that it must be ADD. In one situation the child's performance proved he was not understanding the work and needed a different method of instruction. The teachers didn't realize this. Thankfully the child got the appropriate instruction and is doing wonderfully. School personnel have to stop going for the quick fix and evaluate more the environment and method of instruction.
Name: Cheryle Reed - July 29, 2002
E-mail: creed31331@Xcom
Location: Townsend, GA USA
Comments: Thanks again for the information on retraining the brain. It has been a pleasure to read, I have been fighting with this problem for about 7 years now. I refused at give my son ritalin for many years and I am still not going to do it. Thanks again for all information
Name: Attention Difference - July 25, 2002
E-mail: cranece@Xnet
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Comments: Change the classroom to fit the children. If children are not learning the old "left brain" way maybe there's a good reason for it. Maybe society in the their future will need their brains to function in this new way. Perhaps they are here to change the old structures because they do not work anymore. The world needs social change. Plenty of "left brained" people are in power now and look at the state of the world. My ADHD-labeled son never watches TV or plays video games. He is incredibly curious and learns most things he's interested in on his own because he is driven to. If only schools could harness this drive and build on it. Change the schools. Do not retro-fit the child.
Name: Lolita - July 14, 2002
E-mail: BigL@Xcom
My URL: http://teachers-resources.com/lolita.html
Location: Little Rock, AR USA
Comments: Some good data for teachers here! Thanks
Name: Noel - June 29, 2002
E-mail: Sweet21125@Xcom
Location: Bayville , Nj USA
Comments: I really enjoyed the information that was shared on this web page, but i still have a few questions that i need answered. If you could please help me i would really appreciate it. My question is: I have this child in my summer school class, he is given ritalin in the morning approx.8:00 am and then he takes it again at 12:00pm. In the morning we are able to get him to function and preform the way a student should then around 12:30 when the second dosage kicks in my assistant and I have the worst time controlling him. He has become a hurtful to himself and others in the classroom. If you could please give me some ideas to what we could to to curtail the disruptive be- havior i would really appreciate it? Thank you so very much.
Name: Carla Crawford - June 18, 2002
E-mail: Burkscf@Xcom
Location: Norfolk, VA USA
Comments: I have a 5 year old son who has an impulsive behavioral problem. He has not been labled with ADHD but is showing signs. I have been taking him to a neurologist who says his behavior is not consistent enough to label as ADHD. In the meantime I have had to switch babysiter and Iam at my wits end trying to find a solution. Iam a single parent who is doing all that 1 person can do. Any suggestions??
Name: Lawrence Smith - June 15, 2002
E-mail: info@Xcom
My URL: http://www.ritalindeath.com
Location: Auburn Hills, MI USA
Comments: Informing parents, and raising questions, on the validity of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-ADHD. Why are millions of children being drugged into control, with dangerous stimulant medications, that are comparable to Cocaine? Why is the health of millions of children in the US being put at risk just because psychiatry believes they have a disorder? www.ritalindeath.com
Name: Tammy Motyl - June 05, 2002
E-mail: tlmotyl@Xcom
Location: Los Angeles, Ca. USA
Comments: Dear Jeanette. My son has been diagnosed with ADHD since he was in the second grade. He is now in the eigth grade and is failing. I just got home from his IEP appointment that has taken me 4 years to get a school to do, and I am at a loss of what to do for my son. He has a very large learning problem and they have decided he should be in specail education for the remainder of his academic career. I agree with them on this. But I do however have a problem I could use your advice about. I would like some information on support groups for kids with this problem. My husband doesn't understand it at all and thinks I am just making excuses for my son. Please help me. Sincerely, Tammy Motyl
Name: Pam Butler - June 03, 2002
E-mail: pbutler@Xcom
Location: Dallas, TX USA
Comments: I was delighted to learn about your approach to writing. As a Montessori teacher and administrator for 30 years I have seen a steady decline in the readiness of children learning to read and write. I am ordering your program right now! Thank you for your years of research and your effort to produce a systematized program to meet the needs of the children of today.
Name: perezmatilda - June 02, 2002
E-mail: perezmatilda@Xcom
My URL: anciety atttacks
Location: san j0se, ca USA
Comments: please let me now about anxiety attack i need to learn now
Name: Adrian Mathews - May 21, 2002
E-mail: adrian@Xcom
My URL: http://www.iwr.com/becalmd/
Location: Portland, OR USA
Comments: Hi Jeanette, was just checking our link partners and wanted to say thanks. Why Be Stressed, Depressed, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, or Drug/alcohol Addict?
Name: darlene - May 12, 2002
E-mail: dardoninc@Xcom
Comments: I would like to know if any one out there has actually used this program and how effective you felt it was. I am very interested but I do not want ot invest in something that is more or less a gimick. Thank you for your input
Name: TONI PIPPIN - May 06, 2002
E-mail: toni_pippin@Xcom
Location: DUBLIN, GA USA
Comments: MY STEPSON HAS TORRIETS SYNDROME AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR DIFFRENT WAYS TO HELP HIM BESIDES MEDICAYION.
Name: Donna - May 04, 2002
E-mail: dondonqt@Xcom
Comments: Hi I am an elementary school counsellor in the Caribbean. I have been working with several pupils with ADD and ADHD. Not all of them are on medication and to be honest I cannot say that I really see much difference in their behaviour. They are at varying degrees of academic achievement, and represent the spectrum of societal class. It is refreshing to see that there is not only research showing the possibilities of alternatives to medication, but there is also something practical that can be tried. I have several manuals and programmes designed to address ADHD with the ppupils but I find it frustrating as the condition does not really permit these kids to transfer what they have read or discussed in their sessions. MAybe this is worth a try. Donna
Name: Virginia Frye - April 29, 2002
E-mail: virginia@Xcom
Location: Burnettsville, In USA
Comments: Hi, I m a 67 year grandmother of 3 ADD grandchildren, 2 were on Ritilin in grads school, the one boy was in a daze all the time, the other boy was able to maintain, the 3rd a girl was not on it and is still very hyper.she is 18 and only a sophmore in school. I also work at an elementary school with 17 ADD 1st graders and some are on the med and some need to be. It is very hard to keep them on task but by working one on one seems to be the best solution .From the beginning of school till now , the one I spend the most time with has made quite a change. At 1st we couldn't keep his attention and he ran around the room, now he sits , studies and will ask for help. I hate to see anyone put on medication if there is another way to over come the problem I have also homeschool An Add boy through 8 and 9 grade English. he plans to take summer school and will graduate ahead of his classsmates so presistance& patience paid off People need to spend time with the kids and not rush into the medcine scene Some teacher want the kids put on medication because they don't want the distubance I plan to tutor a 7th grade child this summer I read the ad in the paper so don't know the cicumstances, but it said needed help in all subjects So it will be a challenge , but if I can make a change in one person's life then that is good Virginia
Name: Virginia M. Perez - April 14, 2002
E-mail: vmperez2001@Xcom
Location: Victorville, CA United States
Comments: I enjoyed your site I am a full time student at A college. And I came arose your site when I was doing a serge for ADD I have a term paper do on the subject. So I desided to look some of your stuff up. And I enjoyed it a lot. I am also a student that has ADD. Was dianose with it at the age of six. So I can understand what they go through. Thank you agen for your site. your Virginia Perez
Name: Lisa L. Nipper - April 08, 2002
E-mail: llnipper@Xcom
Location: Chatham, MS USA
Comments: First I have heard about this. Interesting!
Name: Lucy - April 06, 2002
E-mail: aldana@Xcom
Location: Sydney, nsw Australia
Comments: My daugther has been diagnostic with ADHD, She is 7 years old, I'm very confuse about the side effects of the medication she is going to be. Tell me is anything diferent than the medication we can tray? Her concentration is very poor, and academically she is behind to the other childrens. Please help us to found the right decision. I don't know if is possible to tray Naturophat and if is going to work. Please I need this orientation as soon as possible. Thank you LUCY
Name: LeeAnn - April 05, 2002
E-mail: leeannfarinas@Xcom
My URL:
Location: Havre, MT USA
Comments: I am in interested in ADHD even though none of my 4 children have this. I have been observing many children through my friends and 3 of my friend's children are on Ritalin. I am going to give this email address to them as I feel they will benefit from this. I am against medicating our children instead of finding other alternative ways of handling these types of situations. Thank you!!
Name: M Hummer - March 30, 2002
E-mail: mhummer@Xcom
Location: Latrobe, CA USA
Comments: I really want to thank you for your wonderful program. My son at 7 was having difficulty tieing his shoes, writing etc. He is homeschooled, and while not ADD, very "bright and bouncy!" We have been doing your exercises for two weeks and the effects are fantastic. He can tie his shoes and he writes in his journal every day. He also LOVES the exercises! His 18 year old brother still has illegible handwriting even though he has a 160 IQ. I would have loved to have had your program ten years ago for him. THANK YOU!
Name: Tori Heath - March 22, 2002
E-mail: theath@Xcom
Location: High Point, NC USA
Comments: I am 61, was on Ritalin for >20 yrs with tremendous results. Because of hypertension I have had to stop taking it. It's hard....I am interested in your handwriting program. Are there any parts of it that could possibly be helpful.
Name: Nathan Harrington - March 19, 2002
E-mail: justiceaction@Xcom
Location: Lewiston, Maine USA
Comments: I am a student in the Teacher Ed program at Bates College. I was diagnosed ADHD in 2nd grade but didn't start taking Ritalin until 5th grade when my behavior became really untenable. For the first few months I didn't notice a thing and yet I was getting stright A's and all the teachers loved me. We were all saying Ritalin was my savior and all that. But in 6th grade I started to realize that Ritalin was completely changing my personality. I stopped growing, lost all apetitite, couldn't sleep and developed a sort of social phobia. I demanded, and my parents and teachers eventually agreed, that I stop taking Ritalin. It was really hard at fist but I learned to control myself and ended up basically outgrowing it completely. Now I'm gettinggreat grade at the numbr 18 libral arts college in the nation. I still bounce my leg when I'm sitting and tap my pencil, but that certainly doesn't qualify me for a disability. I am now preparing to become a teacher, and I think the medical approach is seriously flawed. I am determined not to label my students the way I was labeled. The ADHD-Ritalin-Industrial Complex must be stopped. I've never heard of handwriting therapy, but we need as many natural alternative as we can get!
Name: Jim Talarico - March 12, 2002
E-mail: JPTAL@Xcom
Location: Ware, MA USA
Comments: My son is an 18 year old Senior in H.S. We did not have him diagnosed with ADD until the end of his JR. year. He is now taking Concerta and doing better. We would like to see him do well without the drugs but his behavior and grades suffer when he is off the drug. we are considering a post graduate year for him ata prep school next year.
Name: Esther Carr Weithers - March 03, 2002
E-mail: emweithers @Xcom
Comments: Found your site while browsing. I am a special needs teacher and aware of the effects of Ritlin on the kids I have worked with over the years. I am keenly interested in your handwriting theory. I have reason to believe that this approach may meet the needs of our children. Will like more information, please.
Name: Michael Trafford - March 01, 2002
E-mail: gerard.dunbar@Xca
Location: Bobcaygeon, Ont Canada
Comments: Hi Jeanette, I am 15 yrs old. I am on Ritalin and I have been on this drug since 1994. I would like to stop taking it however when I miss a pill and go to school I cannot concentrate and I feel like I am a different person.I am a boy and I'm in a special program in Grade 9 at St. Peter's High School in Peterborough, Ont.I would like to talk to other boys like me.My phone number is 1-705-657-1623. Please contact me via my e-mail. Thanks, Michael.
Name: Rhonda Weatherup - February 26, 2002
E-mail: rhondaweatherup@Xnet
Location: Brooks, GA USA
Comments: My 13 year old son needs a solution! He is bright and defeated. His handwriting is attrocious and slows him down. Help! I can't afford to buy your product. What other solutions are out there?
Name: Shelly Marvin - February 15, 2002
E-mail: smmarvin@Xcom
Location: Escondido, CA USA
Comments: My son is almost 10 years old and has been on Ritalin for a little over 2 years. My sons knowledge of different object have been compromised by Ritalin. If any one has any helpfull hints on getting that part of his memory back please write me. Thank you.
Name: Angelique Langley - February 11, 2002
E-mail: AngeliqueLangley@Xcom
Location: West Dulwich, UK
Comments: What a suprise, I was looking for writing curriculm plans when this site came up. My 8yr old was diagnosed as having social ADD, he can contain himself in a class room setting as strict boundaries are in place, though this is not the case all the time. It is at home we have the problems, the constant attacking of his brother or other children visiting my house, the inability to sit at any one task for more than 5 minutes and the general pace of life with a child of this nature. Have only considered drugs when I reach the point of boiling about every 2-3 months. But once over this I come back to my senses. Putting such young children on drugs of this nature can do them no good. I feel they need to try to develop strategies in their own minds as to how to control/regulate themselves. Drugs just mask their difficulties not help them understand.
Name: ESTHER ARIAS - February 09, 2002
E-mail: ESTHER2872@XCOM.MX
Location: PROVIDENCE, RI USA
Comments: MY 6 YEARS OLD HAS GOOD BEHAVIOR ONLY UNDER THE RITALIN MEDICATION. I WAS WAITING FOR SOMETHING DIFERENT.THANKS. I FEAR ONE DAY MY CHILD GO OUT OF COTROL.OR FROM ONE MEDICINE TO ANOTHER.
Name: Brittany Celine - February 05, 2002
E-mail: daisy_face15@Xcom
Location: Gladwin, mi USA
Comments: I feel that doctors should look at the child much more carefully before they decide to perscribe the medicine to the children. I know first hand what this "helping" drug does to people. I don't think that any child can ever be put on it. It is very eaasy to get addicted to it and it is wrong to give it to your child, you may think that it helps but in the long run it will only hurt the child.
Name: Susanne Pellicano - February 03, 2002
E-mail: pellicano@Xcom
Location: W Sacramento, ca USA
Comments: My husband Carl and I are Grandparents of a beautiful five year old Granddaughter named Emily Rose whose parents, our Son David and his Wife Katrina,have decided she is too active. Our whole family sees her as a very normal child. She is not overactive for a five year old. We all feels she is very normal. I have a lazy daughter-in-law who likes to sleep in, in the morning and our Granddaughter just put a crimp in this. We are frustrated because they want to put her on Ritalin. We are scared to death of all the side effects. I am researching everything I can fine on the drug and alternative methods of working with Emily. She is in kindergarten and her teacher says she is not able to learn and that she feels Emily should be tested for ADD. We all find it curious that she can learn songs, poems, games and other things that interest her. We all feel the teacher just wants to be her on some medication and put her in a corner so she is not a distraction. As you can tell I do not agree with this teacher or our daughter-in-law. My son is easily led by her. I would like to purchase your book. Could you help me to find it please. I went to some book stores here in Sacramento, California but they do not carry it. Please help us. Worried and stressed out Grandparents, Carl and Susanne Pellicano. You can write us at P.O. Box 541, Broderick, California 95605-0541, or as I stated before, E-Mail me at pellicano@Xcom. Thank you very much for your research and caring about children as you do!
Name: Bronagh Corey - February 03, 2002
E-mail: bcorey@Xcarrickmore.ni.sch.uk
Location: Ireland,
Comments: I am a Special Educational Needs teacher and I have taught several ADHD and ADD children. They really were a challenge.I was exhausted but I never exhausted my energies on them. I tried everything within my powers.I did not give up and refused to do so.It was a real learning process for me even though I had read up. Theory is one thing but practice is another.
Name: sally - January 26, 2002
E-mail: paul.rees22@Xcom
Location: west midlands, england
Comments: my son is 9 and has ADHD his teachers do not realy understand adout ADHD so they see him as being naughty. but he is not he is very cleaver i am going to try your program and will let you know thankyou sally
Name: Laurie Lada - January 25, 2002
E-mail: laurielada@Xcom
Location: Southington, CT USA
Comments: Your program sounds wonderful. I heard about it from another Mom Who is taking her daughter to the same place I take my son for neurofeedback.I am a COTA and an RN. Would love to hear from other professionals who have used your program personally and professionally. Thank you!
Name: Debbie Greene - January 17, 2002
E-mail: dg80524
Location: Fishkill, NY USA
Comments: Oh, there's too much to type at one sitting!!! I just came from my son's class, where the teacher recommended me considering music for his attention needs. I have been steering away from drugs, but behavior techniques only work temporarily for him. I logged on, and, through "CHADD" I ended up here. Oddly, writing happens to be frustrating for my son, so I'm going to present what I've found to his teacher, and hopefully, after an "OK" for the purchase from his school, your program will begin to close the gap for what I, and I EMPHASIZE the I, feel is the developmentally SOUND way to go. ( ALL puns intended!) I hope to report/confirm the good news in the near future. Sincerely, Debbie Greene
Name: Dina Carroll - January 16, 2002
E-mail: mrsdlcarroll@Xcom
Location: coral springs, FL USA
Comments: I was led to this website from a handwriting analysis colleague of yours. I was given an insightful psychological profile of my 9 yr old son from a 'scribble' handwriting sample. I'm amazed by the depth of information I was given in areas of motivation, personality type, mother-father relationships,learning styles,etc. What I'm not clear on is how to remediate some of the issues of lack of impulse control, low frustration,easily angered,etc. I'm fascinated with the concept of your program yet would like to know more before ordering. I'm also an OT (currently at-home-mom of 4) who could implement the program with others as well. Could I read some testimonials from OTs? Thanks...looks great!!!
Name: Dianne Jones - January 14, 2002
E-mail: nuyaka@Xnet
Location: Okmulgee, Oklahoma USA
Comments: My 6 yr.old grandson is on Ritalin for ADD but not HD. Although he reads at a 3rd grade level or more, he has no interest in writing or coloring. Fine motor skills are poor. Would this work for him?
Name: Debbi Myers - January 06, 2002
E-mail: apndebbi51@Xcom
Location: Cortland, Oh USA
Comments: My 20 y/o son at college was recently diagnosed w/borderline ADHD and MD gave him Ritalin 20mg SR & I am not so sure this was the correct route to take considering all the abuse of this drug. I am a nurse practitioner but have little to do w/primary care. I know his MD will probably not speak to me regarding this issue as he is 20. What are your thoughts? Do most children make it to 20 & then get diagnosed?
Name: Lucy Whittle - January 03, 2002
E-mail: luwhittle@Xnet
Location: Sheffield, UK
Comments: I am currently training to be a teacher (the english PGCE) and have become interested in the symptoms and teaching of ADHD children. In partricular, when a child is or not clinically defined as having ADHD. It is good to see that there are alternatives to the dreaded drug use.
Name: Pam Herron - December 28, 2001
E-mail: bherron@Xnet
Location: Connellsville, PA USA
Comments: Hi Jeanette. I am a special education teacher and support teacher. I am constantly looking for new information, approaches, techniques and materials for our great kids with special needs. I am particularly looking for diagnostic tests that classroom teachers can use to better diagnose, therefore better serve their students. I am interested in finding out more about your program. Thanks. Pam Herron
Name: George-ann Kealoha - December 25, 2001
E-mail: kea@Xnet
Location: Paia, hi USA
Comments: I am a Sped teacher and parent of a child with ADHD grade 3. I am interested in ordering the materials for k-2 and need to know if you accept Dept of Ed. Purchase Orders and if so please give me your address for the ordering and info. Also could this program be used to help a grade 3 student?
Name: Sarita Jones - December 12, 2001
E-mail: saritajones50@Xcom
Location: Jacksonville, FL USA
Comments: I am a mother of two boys. The older of the two is 10 years old and was just diagnosed with ADHD last month. We had been taking him to counseling for a year now. It was very interesting to me that I found this website, I was not looking for it. I am a highschool math teacher who went through school sitting in desks in a row without needing to move around. It is so very hard for me to relate to what my son appears to be experiencing. I just happened to be sitting by the printer in the computer lab at my school when someone printed information from your website. I am hoping to gain some valuable insight. Thanks for sharing!
Name: Donna Simon - December 11, 2001
E-mail: donnagailsimon@Xcom
My URL: http://www.geocities.com/donnagailsimon/mypage.html
Location: Mesquite, Tx USA
Comments: I am a teacher who specializes in teaching children with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I teach Multisensory Teaching Approach which utilizes handwriting in the teaching of phonics, reading, and spelling. I am interested in handwriting analysis and the brain research, but I am concerned that the emphasis of your Website is to treat all children with ADD and ADHD with multisensory handwriting. Although I feel that handwriting is a necessary and often neglected part of our children's education, I feel that this approach cannot be a "cure" for ADD and ADHD. I do applaud your research and I would like to know more about the handwriting and brain research.
Name: Marie Torres - December 05, 2001
E-mail: chapsy@Xcom
Location: SJ, PR USA
Comments: I found it very interesting and useful for the college work I am doing right now. It is about how Ritalin affects directly the locomotion movements of children . Keep working on it. Next generation will be grateful.
Name: Michelle - December 05, 2001
E-mail: mmgood71@Xcom
Location: Rome, Ga USA
Comments: I found this article to be very interesting because I have a Godson who is currently taking Ritalin.
Name: Rose Detchkoff - December 03, 2001
E-mail: Amethyst_49@Xcom
Location: Cranbrook , B.C. Canada
Comments: I Enjoyed your website. I'm currently a student in the Early Childhood Education Program at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook B.C. Canada. I am researching alternatives to Ritalin and other drugs for ADHD for my Human Development class. Also because of the field I am going into.
Name: Malin Sjölund - November 19, 2001
E-mail: malinsjolund@Xcom
Location: Timrå, Sweden
Comments: Hie there! I am a young woman from Sweden. So please have patien whith my language and my spellin. I have the diagnose ADD and fells that the diagnose have helpt me a lot. In Sweden has an organisation whith the name Attention been establiage reasently. I am active in Attention, and we have plans to learn from researtcher around the world about how we can help addolts with ADHD/DAMD in their daily lifes. We are also intrested in in informations that tell oss about diffikulties in the daily life. For example. What diffculdies whith handle the private economi does a pearsom whith problems whith there imulses. Please contact me if YOU have any ideas. Tacks MALIN
Name: Gina - November 14, 2001
E-mail: Gisonherwayup@Xcom
Comments: My son was diagnosed 5 yrs ago with ADHD, he is now 10. I tried diet and behavior mod and nothing worked for long. He has been on Adderall for the past 3 yrs. He also takes Chlonadine to help sleep. I hate him being on meds but nothing seems to have long term benefits. He does well academically but is a behavior problem at school and home. He is hyper, distracted and impulsive. He is VERY easily frustrated to the point of lashing out, but just at home. I hope your product helps. I have read books, been to counseling, tried meds,and diets but still have ended up in the same place! He is articulate and very bright with a great sense of humor and is very artistic. If this product works and I can get him off the meds, I will tell the world!! Thanks.
Name: lolita l.bush - November 14, 2001
E-mail: ll.bush@Xdupont.com
Location: elberton, ga USA
Comments: I have a 12yearold son who has been off ritlan for three years and doing great. now the teacher want to take my 4year old off the role at school because he's very hypeactive please e-mail so advice to handle this situation thanks lolita
Name: Elizabeth A. Kontoyannis - November 11, 2001
E-mail: lizzyK47@Xcom
My URL: http://no
Location: London, England
Comments: I have a 7yr. old boy with ADD and I am almost at my wits end in trying out every imaginal course of management and remedial therapies for this "The Hidden Handicap", I have bought just about every book to help me to help my son and am feeling quite desperate to find more information so that I can give my son a better quality of life.
Name: Annabelle A. Alonzo, OTRP - November 09, 2001
E-mail: belle_ot@Xcom
Location: Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Comments: I'm really interested in your work. I'm a school-based occupational therapist and I would like to know more about ways to improve the speed of my client's handwriting. Information regarding techniques in dealing with these sort of problems can be benificial to my clients. thank you.
Name: melissa howard - November 08, 2001
E-mail: mikehoward@Xnet
Location: So Berwick, me USA
Comments: my son has been off ritalin for 3 years. and he is a wonderful, active and spirited 13 yr old. and we all love him for that
Name: Angélique Louw - November 05, 2001
E-mail: angeliquel@Xco.za
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Comments: It's nice to find a site with alternatives. My sister is 15 and suffers from ADD - she used to be very hyperactive as a young child, but now she suffers more from a concentration problem.
Name: Lalita Dick - November 01, 2001
E-mail: lalita.bppg@Xnet
Comments: I have a smallschool in rural India and deal with several difficult learning problems. I am very keen to learn as much as possible so I can help these kids. it's great to know that people like you exist.
Name: Carol Burleson - October 26, 2001
E-mail: cburleson@Xucsf.edu
Location: Union City, CA USA
Comments: My grandson is diagnosed with ADHD and they just prescribed Ritalin which he is starting on tomorrow. I have read the Mythe of ADHD and we are still in search of the correct answer to treat this child. I'm forwarding this website to my daughter so she can be as informed as possible with so much literature and not enough direction for this condition. Thank you for this website.
Name: Sobeyda Barrientos de Barahona - October 26, 2001
E-mail: sbarahona@Xhn
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Comments: I would like to know if you have this program in spanish. Thanks,
Name: Cheryl - October 17, 2001
E-mail: CDSquirrlie@Xcom
Location: salem, OR USA
Comments: My 8 year old son was recently dignosed with HTD, And his counsler had suggested to put him on medication. He has a hard time at school, staying foucsed with anything. When I give him more then one thing to do, he can't remember what I had said to him. He is always moving, always on the go. Even while he is sleeping he tosses and turns. I've tried differant things, but nothing seems to work. I also just found out that my 10 year old son has Asperger Syndrome. Needless to say my two boys do not get along. If you have any suggestion, Please e mail me. Thank You
Name: Joann - October 16, 2001
E-mail: johicks@Xcom
Comments: Dear Jeanette, I was very interested when discovering your web site, as I have just begun research on ADD, or ADHD. My child is 6 years old, and very active. Her teacher(s) have made comments on her inability to focus within the classroom. I have not yet had my child tested for ADD/ADHD, although, I am concerned about her academics, primarily in her reading skills. Her current teacher is experienced in this area, as her child was also diagnosed with ADHD. We are currently monitoring her diet and sleep patterns, and as well working closely with her on learning how to focus, as her teacher also is within the classroom. Medications are not considerated as an option, therefore, I would really appreciate some further information on your writing and music program. Thank you!
Name: Michael Jackson - October 15, 2001
E-mail: mjackson4449@Xnet
My URL: http://pictures_simpsons.tripod.com
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Comments: Excellent site. Thank You!
Name: gail hannington - October 14, 2001
E-mail: kalmaint@Xnet
Location: Tolland, CT USA
Comments: i tried to email you before and you said you couldn't read it. I thought I would try again and see if it worked. My daughter is 8 years old and is having alot of difficulties in school. She was diagnosed with ADD April of this year. We tried a few things like diet and herbal supplements which we didn't see any changes and we are in the process of going through neurofeedback therapy and we've seen some improvements but not as much as we'd hoped. I would like some more information about your program before I purchase it but it sounds very interesting. Thank You!!
Name: Gail Hannington - October 14, 2001
E-mail: kalmaint@Xnet
Location: Tolland, CT USA
Comments: Dear Jeanette, We have a daughter who is now 8 years old, but was diagnosed with ADD about a year ago. We has been very hard for us to know what decisions to make and are they right for our daughter. My husband and I at this stage have chosen not to put our daughter on any medication. We want to try every avenue possible and medication would be the most absolute last resort. We have had our daughter go through neurofeedback therapy since April of this year. It has helped to some degree but we were hoping for a little more progress than what we've seen. I happened to stumble onto your website and find it very interesting. We are very interested in learning more about your program before we purchase it. Is there anything you could send us to explain more in detail how your program works. Please email me back to let me know. Thanks!!!
Name: Michelle LaRose - October 12, 2001
E-mail: mickiblueyes@Xcom
Comments: Very interesting. I am always interested in learning about non-drug treatments for behavioural disorders. I think that this sounds very valid and I would be interested in seeing a study of this method versus Ritalin alone. Thank you for sharing this. Michelle
Name: terry jean - October 06, 2001
E-mail: terryjeanf@Xcom
Location: rio piedras, pr USA
Comments: My daughter, is ten years old have ADD, the teachers know her condition but not really help her. She's been taking methylphenid 20mg sr and methylphenid 10mg once in the morning. She change in my house, about school area and i'm happy because i thougth she might flunk again in fourth grade. It is ok all that medication or is some side effects on the medication. please tell me this is new for me and for her. other thing she is a miss, with only ten years old but is ok. please i want to know in what I got my girl in to.
Name: Rocky - October 03, 2001
E-mail: jhawk575@Xcom
Location: Gulfport, Ms USA
Comments: I found your site while doing research for the assistant teacher program at the Jefferson Davis Community College.I found it very informative.I am interested to find out how well it works with the differnt types of ADHD, and how it may help with certain kinds of learning disabilities. I'm certainly ready to try anything that promotes the best possible health alternative.
Name: Karen Divine - October 01, 2001
E-mail: kdrnbsn_1956_87@Xcom
Location: Ashland, KS USA
Comments: I noticed from a very early age how my son would not follow through with instructions given to him. I tried to find someone to recognize it and help me to help him. The teachers all said how bright but that he just wouldn't stay on task. I thought I would scream if I heard that phrase again. I pray that there is a way I can help my son through school and life. He is 12 and having a difficult time with grades and learning. I would love to know different ways to help. I am reading the book Ritalin Is Not the Answer right now.
Name: leslie hamud - October 01, 2001
E-mail: lesliehamud@Xcom
Location: dove canyon, ca USA
Comments: I have two boys ages 8 and 3. I started homeschooling Ben when he was six months into first grade at a private school. Ben had attended this school now for two years in their Jr. K and K programs. He had diff. times with fine motor skills from the start. Language first then handwriting. He was at first a right handed child. He would change hands day to day. He could write well in the right hand. In fact his Jr. K teacher always commited on his hand writing. Then some where in the K level Ben went to the left hand for the most part. This was also the time he rec. his play station? Any connection? Anyways since then he has been struggling with all. He has a profile of visual and auditiory processing problems. Developmental Dyspraxia, Scotopic Sensitivity Snydrome, Dyslexic, Sensory Intergration problems and non verbal learning disorders??????? Although I struglle with myself on a regular basis. Am I doing what is best for my child? As a result I have become a research addict. Ben at 5 1/2 started with piano lessons. I was the frustrated parent with not much success with speech therapy. That he had been going to since the age of 3. Someone once said to me sometimes you have to climb the moutain from the otherside. She meant another fine motor skill. I came up with piano for Ben. For one reason only. Bee was so gentle when on a piano. He was so consumed with playing one finger at a time. No pounding of the key boards with this child. Speech incidently improved two fold. Relatives understood Ben for the first time in his little life. With just two months of piano, once a week. Well music made leeps and bounds with his speech. I can only hope for the same with your program. Sincerely, Leslie Hamud - Mom/Teacher/Lover of Life
Name: Marla Singerman - September 23, 2001
E-mail: gialala@Xnet
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
Comments: I have a 13 year old daughter who is having major problems in school. She is unable to focus, has very limited writing and comprehension skills. It has also been determine that my daughter has learning deficits (motor skills, visual and auditory). Unfortunately, her school does not have the tools or knowledge to accomodate her. Are you aware of any schools in the Los Angeles area that specialize in kids with ADHD. My daughter is failing most of her classes and she needs immediate help. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Name: patricia atkinson - September 18, 2001
E-mail: eddyspainting@Xaibn.com
Location: newmarket, ontario
Comments: hi, how i found this web site is beyond me but i need help my 11 yr old son is having a difficult time focusing on school and he was on ritlan at i 20 mg. aday but it made no difference so i weened him off of it over a year ago but now i need to know something about an alternative to this med if anyone can help please let me know
Name: Erika - September 07, 2001
E-mail: topkicke8@Xnet
Location: Austin, TX USA
Comments: My son and I had our first parent-teacher conference today and I am somewhat upset about the fact that because my son has a hyper personality his teacher feels he needs to be put on some type of medication to help him focus in class. Bevore I would agree to any kind of medicin I would like to get some information on your program about behavior modification with writing and music. Please let me know were I could get some material on your program. Thanks, a greatful mom.
Name: Rebecca Torres - September 04, 2001
E-mail: btorres@Xnet
Location: Corpus Christi, TX USA
Comments: I ran across this website as I researched add. I am very interested in this program but would love to speak to someone who has used it or is currently using it. I am a homeschooling mother of 4 and have taught 1st and 2nd grade for several years and have experienced children with ADD and ADHD. My daughter struggled in public school since 1st grade through 4th when she was diagnosed with ADD. We chose not to medicate and work with her. she is still having some problems but has learned to live with them. My 8 year old son on the other hand is struggling here at home with me. This has been the most difficult year for me. I knew he would have problems in school so I choose to homeschool him from the beginning. He is very bright. When he was only 2 he new everybody's birthday and ages in our family and even my sister's. at 4 he memorized all the states and capitals through song and all the books of the bible and many bible scriptures easily. Now he can't seem to remember anything. Everything is frustrating including writing He has forgotten all the multiplication facts that he new since he was 6 and I find myself struggling with him. Sorry I didn't mean to make this so long just wanted to know if you have tried out the program and if you like it. Please let me know. Money is tight and it is difficult to make a decision. My youngest is also showing the same ADD tendencies so I want to get to her soon. Thanks so God Bless Rebecca
Name: Sally Satkowiak - September 04, 2001
E-mail: saras@Xnet
Location: Gaines, MI USA
Comments: Someone please help me! My 7 yr old son was diagnosed with ADD and put on 10mg of Ritalin in the am only. I am not conviced that ADD is his only problem - I believe he may also be dyslexic, but no one has ever mentioned it. He struggles so and we seem to be going no where. He is not hyperactive but only unable to stay focused for any amount of time. I feel like I am failing my child. I want so much for him to be happy and I am hoping your product will send us there. I will be in contact.
Name: Rita Kelley - August 31, 2001
E-mail: rmk6@Xedu
Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA
Comments: Hello, I was thrilled to read some of your comments steering the thiking away from ADD/ADHD as a disorder, and that there really are things to be done in lieu of/in addition to medication. Ritalin, it seems is the "magic bullet" many well-meaning teachers suggest to parents as a means of controlling many children--children who otherwise would be labeled intelligent, enthuiastic, energetic and full of life. Control being the operative word. What a very boring world we would have were it not for these "hunter-gatherer" types, described in "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?" It would be wonderful if teachers--and society for that matter--would look deeper into a child's spirit, in- stead of at their behavior. We are all so label-oriented: if someone deviates at all from the "norm" then there must be a dis-order of some kind. If we could reframe our thinking about ADHD and see that some of the inherent qualities are actually assets, then we could go about truly individualizing our classrooms. All drugs have side effects. Ritalin is in the psychostimulant class along with Methamphetamine and Dextro- amphetamine, street name: SPEED. And as with any drug, there are side effects. The jury is still out as far as the growth issue is concerned. There is a large body of evidence that suggests growth is stunted--that's a pretty major side-effect, one with life-long consequences. Speed speeds up the system, placing stress on the heart and cir- culatory system. Also reported as side effects are disphoria-- which is sadness, anorexia--weight loss is reported in many cases. There is a risk that long-term use is associated with OCD symptoms. Need one go on? And we are dosing our child- ren with this very potent drug. We have to look at a child's spirit, rather than their behavior. Society needs to do the same. We have too long been in- fluenced by the medical profession's "everything is a disease" approach. Education is still a very pedantic system, where kids are still re- quired to be regimented. Allowing free spirits to be just that--free--does not mean that there is a lack of discipline. It means that there is understanding and compassion. The risks of the drug(s), in my opion far outweigh the benefits. So glad to hear of your program!!! Rita Kelley p.s. I found out that ADHD accounted for the many learning problems that I experienced as a child--that was when I was getting my master's in special education. Now, I am receiving my master's in social work where I hope to be able to counsel those with learning disabilities.
Name: stephen sonley - August 30, 2001
E-mail: stephensonley@Xcom
Location: plymouth, England
Comments: We have a son aged 12 with adhd after being diagnosed we were told that they would like to put him on ritalin we refused this course of treatment we were sent away to think about it on our return we were asked again we refused we are at present haveing great difficulty handling and controling his mood swings & aggressive behaviour (sometime physical) we would appreciate any advice, tips or help on any alterative forms of helping him control his behaviour. we would also like advice on what to avoid giving him to eat (additives & e numbers). we look forward to hearing from anyone with any advice thank you.
Name: Janice Kaopuiki - August 20, 2001
E-mail: jknatasha@Xcom
Location: Kihei, HI USA
Comments: I teach fourth graders, many who behave like they have ADD, even though undiagnosed. My daughter has a diagnosed ADHD boyfriend, age 18, on ritalin, and I want to know more.
Name: Moses Michael - August 20, 2001
E-mail: emm@Xcom
My URL: none
Location: Baguio City, Philippines
Comments: My son is hyperactive and I have read alot of papers about medications for ADD. I agree with you that ADD is not a disease that should be treated with drugs but rather can be corrected by behavior modification. My wife and I are open to all solutions to our son's behavior but drugs is not in our list. Appreciate your recommendations from this side of the world.
Name: cyndi - August 14, 2001
E-mail: cday@Xcom
Location: boston, ma USA
Comments: I am a single mom of a 10 y/o son diagnosed as ADD. I believe that my life-long battle with depression has an adverse effect on my son. I don't want to medicate him if possible but I don't know what I can do to help him. School is very hard for him. and having only one parent (who is struggling too) seems insufficient to me. How can I help him with out medication? Please help.
Name: TANYA BENNETT - August 10, 2001
E-mail: Tcbbennett@Xcom
Location: TIFTON, GA USA
Comments: I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE MEDICATION THAT YOU CAN USE INSTEASD OF RITALIN. MY SON IS ADHD AND HE IS CURRENTLY ON 30MG OF RITALIN. HE HAS LOST A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT SINCE HE HAS BEEN ON THIS MEDICATION. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS SOME OTHER TYPE OF MED. THAT CAN BE USED INSTEAD. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVIENCE.
Name: Julieann DuBois - July 31, 2001
E-mail: JEWELAN773@Xcom
Location: Lebanon, ME USA
Comments: I was doing some research for a term paper in Human Growth, I have a friend with a child that has ADHD and thought this would be a good topic to pick. I am going for a degree in Nursing, and I have always thought that Ritalin was handed out too quickly. I am glad to see there is other alternatives out there and hope more people utilize them.
Name: Desiree Cheeseman - July 30, 2001
E-mail: sedacheese@Xcom
Location: Tampa, FL USA
Comments: At 5 years old our son's teacher suggested, "You might want to consider medication for him." What a shock that was to hear. In 1999 he was diagnoised with a "moderate" case of ADD and I had quite a bit to say about the evaluation. Although developmentally delayed, he was reading at 3 years old. He has been in speech therapy since he was 18th months and occupational therapy for a year. I have seen an improvement in his writing, but he is not a "willing" writer. It takes him what seems like "forever" to write a sentence. He is a "storyteller" and tells wonderful stories that are full of colorful talking characters who express emotions and have exciting action packed adventures. If only he would write these stories that are "in his head"(as he says it)on paper, I know the books would sell. I certainly would buy them. My husband and I refuse to medicate our son because it's not natural and I don't what to loose what's in him that is yet to emerge. I see so much hope in him. We are looking for a natural alternative that will work for him. In his early infancy, he had VSD and at his 8 year old check up last week, a heart murmur was heard. We are not going to put our child's health at risk. I have heard about the music therapy(my son loves music)and have attempted to try it, but have not used it in the regular routine. I'm not even sure I'm using the 60 beats a minute music. Please tell me what will be included in the program other than the music and will I need any training to use the program with my son? I want to place my order as soon as possible. I am so blessed to have come across your site. Thank you for providing and eye-opening alternative. Have you or any of your guest heard of "Writing Without Tears"? Please let me hear from you.
Name: Seth Ball - July 30, 2001
E-mail: seth.ball@Xnet
Location: Graham, TX USA
Comments: Interesting information!!! Think of all the students with a Special Education label due to ADHD, it boggles the mind. A developmental self-control issue that can be corrected with music and handwriting techniques instead of medication, self-fulfilling prophesies, and the tons of negative self-worth certainly demands investigation.
Name: Linda Greven - July 29, 2001
E-mail: grdner38@Xcom
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Comments: I've enjoyed reading your site. I have two questions: 1.) is there any benefit noted when children take nutritional supplements? (reports are that most children fail to eat properly, and therefore are undernourished ... does supplementation help?) and 2.) what happens when a 16 year-old takes this program? Is it too late for him/her to 'retrain the brain'? Thanks for your reply .... Linda
Name: CHARITY - July 24, 2001
E-mail: HOOCHSAC@XCOM
Location: ATHENS, TX USA
Comments: MY SON IS THREE AND IS VERY HYPER HIS HANDS ARE ALWAYS MOVING AND SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF HE IS IN ANOTHER ZONE.HE JUST SITS THERE AND STARES IN TO SPACE MOVING HIS HANDS IN A RAPID MOTION.I CAN'T CONTROL HIM SOMETIMES SPANKING,TIME OUT,YELLING NOTHING WORKS.HOW CAN I HELP HIM TO CALM DOWN AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE?
Name: N.Forler - July 24, 2001
E-mail: nforler@Xca
Location: Kenora, ON Canada
Comments: My 13 year old son has just been diagnosed ADD, it has been suggested to start him on Ritalin or a drug of a similar nature. I was happy to read about your sensory integration techniques as he has also just been tested for that. My question though is how do I help him to write if that is one of the areas he has extreme problems with. I have tried just about everything. He has strong verbal shills, but the written ones just are not there. Thank you for your suggestions though. I will keep updated with the sensory integration techniques as I wish for my child to receive the best education possible. Sincerely: N. Forler
Name: yvette underwood - July 19, 2001
E-mail: YUnderwood@Xcom.au
Location: gold coast , qld australia
Comments: HELLO MY NAME IS YVETTE IHAVE SIX CHILDREN FOUR GIRLS AND TWO BOYS . BOTH OF MY BOYS HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ADDH AND ARE KNOW BEING MEDICALLY MANAGED MY OLDEST IS ON RITALI AND TEGRETOL AS HE ALSO SUFFERRS FROM BENIGN FOCAL EPILEPSY.MY YOUNGER SON WHO IS SEVEN IS TAKING TOFRINAL.THEY REALLY ARE BOTH ENDS OF THE SCALE ONE IS OVER ACTIVE TO THE EXTREME AND THE OTHER IS QUITE UNDERACTIVE.BUT I AM VERY LUCKY THAT THEY BOTH HAVE HEARTS THE SIZE OF HEAVEN AND THAT IS WHAT GETS ME THROUGH MOST DAYS. MY OLDEST BOY DOES HOWEVER TEST MY PATIENTS MOST DAYS I JUST TRY TO REMEMBER THOUGH THAT FOR THE MOST OF IT HE CANT HELP WHO HE IS .HE DOES SUFFER FROM TERRIBLE ANCIETY ATTACKS IN CROWDED PLACES HAS ANYONE ELES EXPERIENCED THIS .I AM HAPPY TO READ YOUR INPUT
Name: Bessie B. Krause - July 15, 2001
E-mail: 2krause@Xnet
Location: Kula, HI USA
Comments: I am a grandmother with 5 grandchildren none of whom have AHDH--fortunately. But I read an article in our local paper(The Maui News) about your program and was interested enough to go to your website. I think it is interesting . My friends and I have discussed the high use of Ritalin and though not professionals feel it is too quickly used and most often it is the parents who are demanding the medication or so we think.
Name: Donna - June 26, 2001
E-mail: slough@Xnet
Location: vassar, mi USA
Comments: My son will be 6 in September. He has been on Ritalin since he was 4. After Kindergarten let out this year, my husband and I along with our Dr. decided he should go without his Ritalin for the summer. However, as parents, we want him off the Ritalin permanently. I have ordered your program and just pray that this will be the answer to our prayers. We aren't going to put him back on any medications. Thanks Donna & Kevin
Name: Sonia Gray - June 21, 2001
E-mail: sgray@Xcom
Location: LaGrange, NC USA
Comments: I have a son that is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD when he was in Kindergarten. He is currently going into the 4th grade. He is on Ritalin twice a day. 10mg in the morning and 5 mg at lunce. Currently he is off of it for the summer. I am looking for a way to get him off of Ritalin. I have heard some bad things about the drug and would like to have some opinions on this matter. Any information that you can give me would be of great help. I want to do what is best for him. Thank you, Sonia Gray
Name: Elona Lochner - June 18, 2001
E-mail: elonalochner@Xcom
Location: Cape Town , South-Africa
Comments: Dear Jeanette Hi, I have tried to send numerous e-mails but to no avail. Could you possibly let me have your fax number, and I will fax you my original letter. My Postal address to which you can mail the extra information I requested is as follows: P.O. Box 535, SALDANHA 7395 South Africa. To answer your previous question, yes I do therapy with fine/gross motor as part of my routine. I look forward to hearing from you soon as I am anxious to encorporate your therapy method. Thanks again Jeanette and I look forward to hearing from you. Elona Lochner
Name: CC - June 16, 2001
E-mail: CCTZ7@Xcom
Location: Modesto, CA USA
Comments: I am a preschool teacher, searching for research on ADD and ADHD. It seems whenever I refer a child (3-5year olds) for evaluation, the outcome is medicate the child. I really have difficulty with this. It just seems that possibly that answere comes with out the proper checking. Unfortunately I can not afford to purchase you supplies at this time. Hopefully we will find it in the budget soon. I'd love to try it.
Name: Kate Davies - June 09, 2001
E-mail: k_j_davies@Xcom
Location: London, UK
Comments: I've worked with ADHD students for two years now and have seen little benefit to Ritalin, except repressing the kids minds for a few hours until it wears off. What are the long term risks?? What can WE do to promote acceptable behaviour in a mixed school of regulare 11-16 year olds????
Name: Elona Lochner - June 07, 2001
E-mail: elonalochner@Xcom
Location: Cape Town , South Africa
Comments: I am a Motor Developmental Therapist. I am having great difficulty in getting through to you on your listed email address. I am very interested in your program and require more info aswell as wanting to communicate with you direct. If anyone has a different email add. please call me. Thank you.
Name: Gene Webster - May 30, 2001
E-mail: genewebster@Xcom
Location: Austin, TX USA
Comments: I am intrigued with your brain-retraining concept. I believe both gross and fine motor development in all body functions are extremely important brain-training exercises. Do you know of any research to identify links between the discontinuance of disciplined handwriting training in schools and the growth of the ADD/ADHD problem?
Name: Melissa Holly - May 23, 2001
E-mail: missyholly@Xcom
Location: Sentinel, OK USA
Comments: I have a son who was diagnoised in 1992,he used to be really hard to control. He still has his days. He is on Ritalin. I want him off but then he is more difficult to manage, he has 2 brothers and 2 sisters one we feel has the same thig but because he has seizures he can't tke anything. If anyone knows what else to d please eply. thank you.
Name: Lela LaCour-McNary - May 23, 2001
E-mail: celestialleme40@Xnet
My URL: http://www.geocities.com/mctdad
Location: Broken Arrow, OK USA
Comments: Just wanted to thank you for all the great info on this site and to say to Cindy, keep hanging in there, keep advocating for you child. My sons have been off all medication for a little over two years, but we would not have gotten there without a great deal of perserverance on our parts, a lot of researching for our selves and many, many conversations with our support group, teachers, therapist and all kinds of doctors. Also, be very diligent on watching for tics in your son with the adderall. Our sons were on it for only a week, but one has had vocal and motor tics as a result, off and on for two years. They were constant and extreme for the first six months, (he was taken off it immediately when he started ticing, but it took this long for the tics to subside). He still tics occasionally, if he is upset or nervous about something and we don't know at this point if he will ever be totally tic free. But my main reason for leaving this message is to encourage you that the no medicine approach does work and to thank you Ms. Farmer for your work and information.
Name: Cindy Crow - May 20, 2001
E-mail: ccrow@Xcom
Location: Lander, WY USA
Comments: I was surfing the web about ADD as I have a 12 year old son with ADD. I am also a recent single mom. I have him on Adderal 5 mg. and Impramine 25 mg. for depression. I have been back to the doctors and we have changed and rechanged dosage and still are having problems in school and at home. He is also getting counseling weekly. He will be in 7th grade next year. He hates to read and his writting is terrible. He sees his dad on a weekly basis. I am at a lost what to do and would like to get him off medications if all possible. I am going to have my ex take a look at this site and see if we can purchase this program and see if it will work. Thanks for this site.
Name: Carla O'Neil - May 18, 2001
E-mail: carjo_69@Xcom
Location: New Martinsville, WV USA
Comments: I was doing some surfing one the web about ADHD and I came upon your web site. It really sounds like a good alternative to the Ritalin and everything else out there.
Name: Cherielle de Silva - May 14, 2001
E-mail: Edmondson@Xfreeserve.co.uk
Location: Burnley, U.K.
Comments: Dear Jeanette, Having read the information on your web-site for the first time I can fully identify with the theory of what you are saying, in connection with handwriting. I do believe that ADD disorders are usually suffered by people with highly creative minds that need to channel that energy in a creative way....otherwise it becomes destructive an negative energy as opposed to positive energy. We have all heard of positive thinking and how that can affect our actions and achievements....and I am a firm believer that you can think yourself well as well as to think yourself ill and it is precisely how we deal with situations in life as to how it affects our holistic well-being. I do believe through my own experience that ADD can affect adults as well and that impulsive behaviour is a very common factor in this it is almost like too much nervous energy which needs to be channeled and people with such disorders are very often very clever but indecisive and anxious....but if channeled correctly can be very effective. I do believe that channeled correctly these people are high achievers but if not can be very self destructive and self critical, manic and obsessive. Handwriting or even writing stories is very therapeutic and rewarding too, as you usually find that these kind of people are very imaginative almost over imaginative....you only need to look at famous artists, writers, composers all through history and some of these were seen as mad and a lot suffered very severe bouts of depression also.......but channeled the right way with freedom of expression they were also very productive. I myself am a very impulsive person with a very short attention span, get bored easily, prone to depression, need space to express myself and am also very creative and imaginative and always feel a sense of relaxation when I write or draw. I have two daughters one of 10 and one who is 5, the ten year old is in my opinion very hyperactive and reacts badly to situations outside of her control. She is also very impulsive, creative and also has an over active imagination. I do feel that children today are growing up quicker and have the brain capacity at 10 that in my day we would have been more like 14 or 15, they seem to require more challenging tasks to keep them occupied and sedate their craving for self fulfillment. I also believe that boredom and lack of channelling creative energy leads to petty crimes and worse and the experimentation of drugs. I do believe that creating gives a person a feeling of self worth and pacifies their craving for attention and acknowledgment....I think a lot of problems in society today are inter-related and your hand writing technique is a very good therapy in dealing with the channelling of this potentially destructive energy. The power of the mind is an extremely powerful tool.
Name: Karen Young - May 09, 2001
E-mail: kyoung34230@Xcom
Location: Sarasota, Fl USA
Comments: So glad to reconnect to you. I began using your materials about 3 years ago after hearing you at the CCIRC conference in Denver. I worked with many student who were having problems in school. By adding this process to the use of Brain Gym, I began to see real changes in the performance of the students. Unfortunately I misplace my tape between Colorado and Florida. Once I get the materials all in order again, I plan to begin using is as part of the developmental program in our Charter School. I truly believe the combinations and connections that are built by these materials plays an important part in working with ADHD students. Thank you for being there when I needed someone to give me some new ideas to use with students. I will keep in touch.
Name: zakaria - May 08, 2001
E-mail: zakaria@Xco.id
Location: jakarta, indonesia indonesia
Comments: this web is good for add knowlegde for poeple, saya sangat berterima kasih sekali jika, miss dapat memberikan informasi yang berharga tentang anak yang memiliki hiperaktif, terima kasih
Name: kim Montgomery - May 05, 2001
E-mail: k_m54@Xcom
Location: Iowa Falls, Ia USA
Comments: I have a 6 year child, at home he is a good kid, I feel I have control over his behavior. He's never a problem to me, He never has problem in the two daycares that he is in but school I constently calls about his behavior. I ask AEA to be invovled they stated to me he doesn't have ADD. But Therpast that gets more info from school then me wants to drug him as well as school. I am againist this, I get second opinion from someone that works with ADD children state that he has no signs of this either I feel deep down inside that they want to just drug him. I am a single mother, low income.
Name: Tammy Gibler - May 02, 2001
E-mail: btt219@Xnet
Location: Pecatonica , IL USA
Comments: I'm at a loss. My son is ADHD and I finally have gotten him off of ritalin and seroquel. Now he has worsened in his behavior and his school work drasticly. Now I don't know what will happen next. This may be the answer.
Name: Brenda Collins - May 01, 2001
E-mail: babydusty@Xcom
Location: columbus, OH USA
Comments: I am a 36yr.old women who is attending Columus State Community College. I am doing an argumentive paper on getting children off of the addictive drugs. Your info. has been a great help thank you!
Name: Laura Alfonso - May 01, 2001
E-mail: alykat44@Xnet
Location: Homestead, Fl USA
Comments: I've been having problems with my son for years, but I haven't wanted to get him tested because I just didn't want him to be put on drugs..I'm so glad that I found this website..Thank you your a godsend!!
Name: nola jones - April 21, 2001
E-mail: nolaripeka@Xcom
My URL:
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Comments: What an excellent web site. I have a 12year old son who is Down Syndrome and was diagnosed as having ADHD at the age of 6. He has been on Ritalin for six years now but I would like to try something other than this drug as I worry all the time about his weight.Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Name: CARRIE SHAW - April 20, 2001
E-mail: cshaw66
Location: COOLIDGE, AZ USA
Comments: I have a 9 year old daughter who has ADD AND READING DISORDER and have been really fustrated with trying to get her help for her problems. she is still transposing her numbers and letters. she is currently on dexetrine 5mg a day once only and this seems to help her through the day to stay focused at school but, I wuld really like to try and get some help on her reading disorder and some differt techniques to help her to improve her reading. she is currently in the 3rd grade and reading a pre primer 2nd grade level and is a audio learner. do yu ahve suggestions? thank you and have a great day sincerely, Carrie Shaw
Name: J.Toste - April 18, 2001
E-mail: jennifertoste@Xcom
Location: Toronto, Ont Canada
Comments: Hello, I am a mother to an 8 year old child who was recently diagnosed with AHDH and I have been advised to look into giving him Ritalin. I don't know that much about it and I have been trying to find out as much as I can about the drug, it's affects and the pros and cons. I would like it if someone would email me the information that I am looking for as well as websites that contain the information that would help give me knowledge into what it is that I need to make an informed intelligent decision as to what it is that I need to do for my son. Thank you for all your help. J. Toste
Name: Alexandra - April 03, 2001
E-mail: turtles304@Xcom
Location: Cleveland, OH USA
Comments: thank you for your input on ADD! I am doing a paper for my college course on the pros and cons of ritalin and this site was very informative for me on alternatives to the drug. My younger brother is hyperactive and my daughter has violent anger fits. My brother spent most of his childhood on ritalin, but it is nice to know that, if my daughter's pediatrician recommends the same thing, I can check out this site on different methods of behavioral control.
Name: Patricia - March 24, 2001
E-mail: Sewblumom@Xcom
Location: Eagan, Mn USA
Comments: I have three boys,ages 7,9, and 12. Both of the older boys have been diagnosed as ADHD. Life is not at all like I had dreamed or planned when we began our family. Someone who doesn't live with these children couldn't understand how difficult life can be...Just getting ready to go places takes at least twice as long as other families! Two of the children are on meds, however I am becoming more concerned about the long-term safety of my boys' health and welfare. They currently attend a private school with fairly small student/teacher ratio which is a very positive thing for us. They do get more "attention" than they would in a public school setting. I am interested in getting them off meds, so I welcome more info on your handwriting program.
Name: Lorena Velasquez - March 23, 2001
E-mail: lainez@Xnet.gt
Location: Guatemala, City, Guatemala, Central America
Comments: My 8 year-old son was diagnosed ADHD when he was 3. He took Ritalin for about 3 1/2 years, then we decided to go off the medicin as he is doing pretty good without it, as a matter of fact we agreed to medicate just to go with doctors indications (actually, not to be negligent about the matter but I prefer not to use this kind or medicine in kids)However, to provide him with all the necessary tools to manage himself well in school, we need help with alternatives, please give us more information. Thank You!
Name: Olivia Jane Adams-Osbiston - March 22, 2001
E-mail: oliviaa@Xco.za
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Comments: I am researching the effects of Ritalin in children. My son has been labeled by his school as having been tested 87% positive for ADHD and I am definitely against the use of the drug associated with this disorder. I ahve found a clinical psychologist, who thank God is as against the use of the drug as I am and hope to put together a program for him once the assessments are done.
Name: ROBERT MILLER - March 20, 2001
E-mail: FLYGUY31369@XCOM
Location: CAIRO, NY USA
Comments: THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE.MY BROTHER HAS BEEN ON RITALIN FOR 10 YEARS AND I JUST REALIZE THE EFFECTS.
Name: The Ancient One - March 19, 2001
E-mail: ancient1@Xcom
My URL: http://home.talkcity.com/InspirationAv/obliomicheal
Location: hamilton, on canada
Comments: my compliments on your site . you do wonderful work . i applaud your efforts .
Name: Jacob Stearns - March 07, 2001
E-mail: stearns55@Xcom
Location: Palm Bay, FL USA
Comments: I'm so glad to have come across your web site! My son is in the 5th grade and has been diagnosed with ADD since the 2nd grade. Seven months ago I decided to discontinue his medication. I heard a radio program that informed the listeners that Ritalin contains cocaine! I'm very ancious to order your program. Fortunately my sons school is very supportive and is helping in any way that they can. I'm looking forward to the results and will deffinetly write again.
Name: Tami - March 04, 2001
E-mail: tambojor@Xcom
Location: Mt. Airy, NC USA
Comments: This is so refreshing to have more options to help "our" kids! I work in the public school system, and didn't realize all the different learning styles needed for all the "different" children. I also have 3 kids of my own 13,10,8 with my 10 year old having been diagnosed with ADHD in the 1st grade. By 3rd grade, we had him tested for food allergies. WOW! When we found out everything he was sensitive/allergic to...and cleansed him of these foods~The child was as different as night and day. I recommend parents to check out all your options for helping your children learn and grow. I am going to recommend that my school check into WriteBrain, because I could use this in my classroom. I know that I will be getting it for my own kids for our house!
Name: Mary and Philip - March 01, 2001
E-mail: pmstog@Xcom
My URL:
Location: Gainesville, TX USA
Comments: I have a 9 year old boy that has been diagnosed with ADHD.He takes Methylphenid 5 mg (genertic of Ritalin) he takes 5 mg in the morning before school and 10 mg at lunch. He only takes medication during school time to get him through school. One doctor tells me to give him the meds that way and another says he should keep a certin level of the drug in his system all the time as in Morning-Noon-Evening 7 days a week. One of the reasons I am looking through this site is to see what other alternate natural supplements are out there. So is anyone out there can give me some feedback that will be great THANK YOU!!
Name: rachel - March 01, 2001
E-mail: hauser_rachel@Xcom
Location: leeds, uk
Comments: I Have a 7 year old who is very bright, verging on the hyperactive, his teacher has mentionrd at parents evening that she feels he "has a link"missing and maybe he has add. I have always thought he had a very short attention span and I am constantly struggling to parent him well by setting and sticking to simple rules and boundaries ,encouaging the positve behaviour and praising his sucessess and although it's hard, most of the time we're sucessfull. He's such a great kid I don't want to drug the spakle out , but of I need help he won't cope at school when he has to concentrate.Can any one tell me what the" handwriting " thing is?
Name: Nichole Austin - February 26, 2001
E-mail: nicholea@Xnet
Location: clarksville, IA USA
Comments: My son was born almost three months premature,and he has always been a litte slower than most kids his age. When he started school we were told that he more than likely suffered from ADHD. He is now in first grade and we have taken him to a therapist and he told us that he suffers from ADHD. He wants him to be put on ritalin, but he was on it before and it didn't seem to help. Could there be another diagnosis for him? We have been struggling with this for a long time and I would just like some answers. The therapist said that he would let us know why my son is the way he is, but I still don't understand what is wrong with him.
Name: mirriam trasadas - February 20, 2001
E-mail: mhyrriam@Xcom
Location: sta.rosa,laguna, philippines
Comments: hi! I'm an occupational therapist student.I'm currently looking for informations about using music in teaching children how to write. Can you kindly email me and tell me even just the summary and some example of activities that you do on your program?Pls!!! I'm very intereated about your program and from what I understand I must order your program but I'm oceans away from you so pls. help me.Thank you in advance!
Name: Margaret Morris - February 15, 2001
E-mail: mjelvey@Xnet.nz
Location: Wellington North, New Zealand
Comments: Our 11 year old foster son was today 'stood down' from school for 2 days, and banned from the school bus for 2 weeks. His social workers suspect he has ADHD, like his older brother. He has some huge emotional issues and lots of anger simmering beneath the surface. Because he has a good IQ and excellent oral skills, we want him to have the best possible opportunities. He naturally 'scribbles, doodles, autographs' everything in sight.....I wonder should we formalise this urge to write, i.e. make it a conscious exercise ??? I would love some ideas, especially given his lack of co-operation about anything that he thinks 'sucks' !!! Cheers from the South Pacific.
Name: Wendy Ostrich - February 13, 2001
E-mail: wo12345@Xcom
Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
Comments: I need some help and advice pertaining to my 10 year old adopted son, James. My child several problems prior to birth. His mother used drugs (I'm not sure which drugs were used),while pregnant with him - she also had AIDS. James is having an extremely difficult time academically. His handwriting is illegible, and his reading comprehension - well, he's just not connecting. His math is average. He is not hyper, but he does have problem focusing. He was not functioning in a regular, large class setting. He has just been transferred to a Mis-1 class. I am extremely concerned about him, and I don't believe in medicating as an answer, unless absolutely necessary. I don't know where to turn. I'm not sure if his problem is neurological,emotional, hereditary or a combination of several factors. Where to go from here is my dilema! Should I have him tested extensively at a hopital or other facility? What can I do to motivate him? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you- Wendy
Name: Thea Roelofse - February 11, 2001
E-mail: thearoelofse@Xcom
Location: Pretoria: South Africa, South Africa
Comments: I am a post graduate student in the field of Educational Psychology. I am looking for information on Assessement and Evaluation. Any methods or criteria used for diagnoses will be useful. Thank you.
Name: Laurie Weslosky - February 09, 2001
E-mail: wwinstonwest@Xcom
My URL: http://wwinstonwest@Xcom
Comments: I am desperate to find an alternate treatment for my son's adhd, apraxia, sensory intergration,etc disorders,besides medications.
Name: Cyndi Waldon - February 09, 2001
E-mail: cywaldon@Xcom
Location: Dallas, or USA
Comments: I am a senior in high school and as a graduation requirement I am doing a research paper on ADHD.I need some information on misdiagnosis and over diagnosis of this disorder. I welcome any stories, facts, web links et cetra. thank you, Cyndi Waldon Cywaldon@Xcom
Name: Graeme Borthwick - February 07, 2001
E-mail: graemeb@Xcom
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Comments: I sent you a fax alst night; as I said, my first letter in some 30 years. I am very interested in developing myhandwriting, which at one time many years ago was very good. You are correct in focusing on handwriting as an important educational tool; at one time in Scotland handwriting was considered of such importance that, in primary school, it was part of the curriculum. Sadly we have gone the same way as the US. I persevere with my writing, forcing myself to endlessly write the alphabet; gradually this routine is improving my pen. However if you have any advice I would be glad to receive it. Saludos, Graeme Borthwick
Name: Michelle Williams - February 05, 2001
E-mail: michelle568@Xnet
Location: Manns Harbor, NC USA
Comments: HI, My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in second grade. She is on ritalin I have seen some good changes but she still has days that the ritalin doesn't help at all. Its like I did not even give it to her that day and some days she is like I give her to much and she is like she is just their. I have had her tested for allergies and she does have some allergies but none of the ones I have read about in the ADHD research I have done. Please tell me what else I can do. Im running out of options and I really don't like having to give her medicine to contol how she acts. Sincerely, Michelle Williams
Name: Rhonda Hatchett - February 03, 2001
E-mail: rjhatchett@Xcom
Location: Abilene, Tx. USA
Comments: I am surfing and needing help. My daughter is 22 years old and diagnosed with adhd in 3 grade. Not wanting to admit needing this drug we struggled through school and life. She was on retilin 9th,10th,11th, and 12th grade and her grades and life improved drastically. Now out on her own she was off retilin for 3 years and has failed in everything she has tried. Her self esteem down she turned to drugs (cocaine) She is now at Ft. Worth Teen Challenge for a year triing to kick her drug habit and get her life together. Teen Challenge is great and she is doing great however they put her back on her retilin so she could succeed the program. They also tried Wellbrutrin for one week which was awful. She couldn't sleep or eat and didn't help with her concentration. So I guess its back to retilin. I am surfing for another way for my daughter to succeed without having to be on retilin the rest of her life. She has lost weight and can't lose any more. She is very smart, I want her to be all she can be and it is imperative that when she leaves Teen Challenge in JUly that she is sussessful. What are the other alternatives? the side effects? What is the answer. Determined to find the best medication or alternative to give my daughter the happy life she deserves. thanks.
Name: Shirley - January 23, 2001
E-mail: shirleyanyone@Xcom
Location: ft.hood, tx USA
Comments: I think we can not have our children growing up thinking they need medicine to control themselves or to think. They are bright gifted children who need extra time and understanding.
Name: Elizabeth - January 22, 2001
E-mail: etrinidadn@Xcom
Location: Hartford, CT USA
Comments: I have a 6yo that was diagnosed with add and was prescribed ritalin. I gave it to him the first 2 weeks. Then i stopped. When a friend told me to do research. The doctors don't tell it allllllll........
Name: shirley - January 20, 2001
E-mail: popcorn261235702
Location: roxboro, nc USA
Comments: I have 8 year old son who as adhd he is on addrel I who like to start a support group can you help because people are not told about there rights in the school. thanks.
Name: Sue Goza - January 20, 2001
E-mail: Goztotown@Xcom
Location: Cleveland, OK USA
Comments: I am an occupational therapist in a rural school setting. Many children on my caseload are dx. with ADD, ADHD, and many of them cannot write. I have tried many different methods, so anything new would be beneficial. A lot of teachers want to go to keyboarding, but I would rather do both.
Name: Beverly Kerr - January 17, 2001
E-mail: bevkerr@Xnet
Location: Graham, NC USA
Comments: We operate a private Christian school and we see more and more children mis-diagnosed and medicated. We would like any information you can share with us. Thank you.
Name: Dawn Bates - January 13, 2001
E-mail: Tinysdawn@Xrr.com
Location: Oshkosh, WI USA
Comments: Hi Jeanette, I have a 5 year old Autistic Child who may also be ADHD, I'm doing major searches today for info on ADHD and different treatments, I hate the idea of medicating my child. Any info you could give me would be great.
Name: nancy maynard - January 12, 2001
E-mail: scrippsmom@Xcom
Location: covina, ca USA
Comments: i am a special ed teacher.. autistic children (1-3rd grade) your program sounds great. i am eager to see if it will help my students... i want to show the info to some of my coworkers too..
Name: LAURA MURRAY - January 10, 2001
E-mail: WAM52@Xnet
Location: HOMERVILLE, GA USA
Comments: I have 2 diagnosed ADD boys--ages 18 & 12--who struggle in school & who favor intense video game type activity as hobbies. My other son, the twin of the 18 year old, sits in his room, listens to music, & writes "lists" of different things alot. He stays alot more focused in school, is more organized, and retains more than the other 2 although I suspect that he is also ADD. Their father is a successful pharmacist, but he has ADD tendencies & I've often wondered if his school hadn't been so structured where he would be today. My boys were not taught printing or cursive writing like we were in the 60's & I do believe that is why their reading comprehension is so terrible. Reading about your program has made a great deal of sense to me. Thank you!
Name: Christopher Garcia - January 08, 2001
E-mail: chg169@Xcom
Location: Waterford , MI USA
Comments: I am very interested in the research being done on Ritalin. Please keep me informed, I need to know my alternatives.
Name: Amy Gwen - January 04, 2001
E-mail: Gwen@Xcom
Location: Sanford, NC USA
Comments: I totally disagree with parents using Ritalin,especially when the child does not agree to taking it as in my brothers case, even his father does not agree and can't do anything about it. I have spoken to many people who have had their children on it and they told me about some of the side effects that it caused like horrable stomach pains. Due to what they told me I find it immoral to use it on a human being.
Name: Karin - December 31, 2000
E-mail: acvrschic_00@Xcom
Location: Lynchburg, VA USA
Comments: I was reading through the entries and discovered that I am not the only unique person out there :) I am a 20 year old college student who was recently diagnosed with pretty much ever possible disorder out there, including ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and many others. I am also left-handed which puts me at a disadvantage to the world. i went through high school making straight A's. I graduated at the top of my class. I was tested many times for these disorders. Not a single doctor found them nessessary to diagnose until my college grades started falling well below average. I know this sounds like a sob story, but it's a story that parents of children who are just like me need to read. Don't give up on your children. Yes, they are different and even the most "active" children can make it. I am now a college student who is on the way to the deans list and working on a degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology (with a specialization on childhood disorders). please email me if you have any questions about any of the disorders...and one favor i ask of all-PLEASE DON"T LET DOCTORS TELL YOU YOUR CHILD HAS A DISEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks.
Name: Lily - December 27, 2000
E-mail: baby3ks@Xcom
Location: Ontario, Ca USA
Comments: Im bearly found out that my 5 yr. old has adhd and I don't realy know what to do if any body has and comments for me please give them to me .
Name: Melanie Trailer - December 18, 2000
E-mail: gws2000@Xnet
Location: Corona, CA USA
Comments: I started homeschooling my 9yo son because I felt he was slipping through the state educational sieve. At the fourth grade level he still could not print legibly. We started practicing daily and I noticed an increase in his willingness to do school work! Sounds to me as if I have fallen right into your theory/treatment without even knowing it! Well I know it now and am thoroughly delighted!! Thanks for the site!
Name: slnphr - December 17, 2000
E-mail: slnphr@Xcom
Comments: I read your article, and I agree with you on what you said. But, Ritalin is a methylphenidate. Here is a web site you may want to check out: www.healthysource.com/ritalin.html slnphr
Name: Nadelle Claypool Washington - December 14, 2000
E-mail: Nadelle_Washington@Xcom
Location: Englewood, CO USA
Comments: I have had many years of association with Jeanette Farmer and she is brilliant in her development of this profoundly effective remediation system. Her background is impressive and her system's success rate is almost miraculous! The solution to many of society's most problematic emotional, educational and literacy issues reside in this elegantly simple approach. It is literally within fingertips' grasp. - Nadelle Claypool Washington
Name: Natalie Bailey - December 12, 2000
E-mail: Nattynicolelb@Xcom
Location: Nederland, Tx USA
Comments: I would just like to tell you that i really enjoyed being in home school.I had alot of problems in my family and they were getting worse so i got in home school and now i dont have to worry about making up work or even failing. Thank you Natalie Bailey
Name: Lisa Kopf - December 09, 2000
E-mail: jusbri32@Xcom
Location: Holbrook, NY USA
Comments: My sister in law has been struggling with having my nephew tested for ADHD. He fits the description to a tee. I have a problem with the things I hear about how his teacher handles the situation. This child is very bright and I won't try to fool you very HYPER. His teacher seems to only focus on getting him medicated and finds reasons daily to try to force my sister in law into medicating him. My sis in law is a Pediatric RN and very bright and well educated on Ritalin now. She does not want him on Ritalin. My other nephew was on it in the past and the effects were not pretty. Please give us some advice. She is having him meet with a physician to be TESTED.
Name: Stacey McDonough - December 06, 2000
E-mail: StaceMac82@Xcom
Location: Oviedo, FL USA
Comments: I am an education major, and I have a great deal of experience with working with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD and completely overmedicated. I worked as a camp counselor over the summer and I had to watch almost every member of my group of 5 year old commatose zombies go up to the nurses office to take their ritalin three times a day. This is completely immoral,and irresponsible. I feel so badly for the children who are drugged into conformity by their lazy parents who do not want to deal with them.
Name: Gail Catasus - December 06, 2000
E-mail: rgcatasus@Xcom
Location: merritt island , fl USA
Comments: I am a public school teacher who has a son with adhd, capd, visual processing difficulties and was in SLI (severe language impairment) and was recently staffed out. Our son is presently in second grade and struggling in reading and math. His assessement results are conflicting. I am in great need of finding schools that specialize in working with CAPD and ADHD students in the state of Florida preferably in Orange, Brevard, and Indian River county either private, public, or small home-school based program that have a thorough understanding, educational format,and compassion for these children. As an adhd, learning disabled adult I have vivid memories of an extremely difficult educational experience. That is why I went into teaching to give these children hope. Now I am on the other side of the table heart-broken for my precious son and looking for alternatives. Please help if you have any resources. Many thanks.
Name: Jim Nachowicz (no not Jac) - December 05, 2000
E-mail: nachoman06@Xcom
Location: Mundelein, IL USA
Comments: My dad is a Graphoanalyst. He gave me your report "Good Old Fashioned "Penmanship" ... My son is out of the loop of "learning diabled" and services were discontinued. Now he is subject to the "system" to keep him advancing. I feel strongly other things can be done. This has brought me to your site. I will be researching more. Hopefully, can inform you of our advancements.
Name: trish lombard - December 03, 2000
E-mail: im2smart4u@Xcom
Location: spokane, wa USA
Comments: I TOO HAVE VERY MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT AD/ADHD...I KNOW THAT WE AS A SOCIETY HAVE MADE MORE AND MORE DEMANDS ON OUR CHILDREN, WHAT WITH SEGA AND 10 SECOND "BITS" EVEN ON SESEME STREET...IT IS NO WONDER THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE BUCKLEING UNDER THE STRESS. BUT I ALSO BELEIVE THAT THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ADD/ADHD CHILDREN (ALTHOUGH THEY HAD NO OFFICIAL TITLE) THAT WERE THE BULLIES, THE KIDS CONSTANTLY SENT TO "THE OFFICE", THE ONES THAT COULD NEVER WAIT, OR WHATEVER THE SITUATION THEY ALWAYS SAID THE WRONG THING...SO WHAT DO YOU DO? MY SON IS 7--HE HAD AD/ADHD SYMPTOMS IN THE HOSPITAL!! UNTIL RECENTLY I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITES AFTER 3 PM DUE TO HIS BEHAVIOR...I ONCE HAD A DOCTOR (MINE, I HAD TO TAKE MY SONE WITH ME) WHO SAID I WAS A "BAD MOTHER" BECAUSE I COULDN'T KEEP HIM UNDER CONTROL. I HAVE AN EDUCATION DEGREE AND MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH "AT-RISK YOUTH"...I KNOW ABOUT REDIRECTION AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. MY SON'S TEACHER CALLED ME @X..MAYBE NOT. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME "VENT"...
Name: Michele R. Kimmie - November 30, 2000
E-mail: sisceo@Xcom
Location: Southfield, MI USA
Comments: Hello, my husband and I are the proud parents of three wonderful African American young men. Early in their education they were all diagnosed with ADHD. My oldest and youngest are very hyper and my middle is not, but they all have issues with organizational skills, following more than one direction at a time, finishing what they start, paying attention in class and even at home. They are all very bright children and could possibly be "A, B and C" students if what, (they tried harder, mom stop "carrying" them(checking up on them with their teachers and asking about homework 181 days of the school year), they wanted these grades for themselves and not just to keep mom from being on their backs, I do not know. They all have been tested through the school system and were found to have ADHD. But, is it likely that ALL three of them would have it? I am having the youngest one tested again. All of their handwriting is horrible! The oldest and youngest want to print everything. We want to do all we can to help our young men be able to compete in this jungle of a world we live in, but it is hard when they fight you every step of the way. We tell them even if you work at McDonalds you still must be able to count. I did not mean to take up all of your time, but when I saw another avenue for me to go to for possible assistance I took it. My husband and I work full-time, go to school full-time and we still give time to them but they just do not seem to want to or even care to understand all we do is for our and their overall welfare. We want to make a better life for us all. We thought that if they see us working hard and going to school it would motivate them, well I am not so sure. Thank you, M. Kimmie
Name: Ruthann - November 29, 2000
E-mail: ruthannlink@Xcom
Location: Parsippany, nj USA
Comments: My son is in the process of being evaluated by his school. They have asked me to take him to a doctor. They think he might be ADHD. They also told me that he has trouble with his handwriting skills. Needless to say, I almost feel over after reading the about the connection between handwriting and ADHD. I'm going to order the CD. I'll let you know how it works.
Name: Lance Ellis - November 28, 2000
E-mail: Ellis@Xfreeserve.co.uk
Location: Birkenhead, UK
Comments: I have been concerned recently to learn that my grandson (7) has been labelled with a new social disease called ADD. I believe that this "label" has been attached to him and many other children simply because they are unique and different and somehow do not conform to the requirements of the teaching proffession. i.e they will not pay attention they do not listen to what I am saying ,they wriggle and squirm. Perhaps if I was subjected to the "modern"ways of teaching, I too would become bored and disinterested.
Name: Donna Dillon - November 28, 2000
E-mail: foxylady20001_@Xcom
Location: Warren, MI USA
Comments: I am a mother of 4 beautiful girls ages 2,7,9 and 11. The teacher of my 9 year old feels she needs Ritalin, but i don't feel she does, so when i was told about your website i printed out all kinds of information about Ritalin and the pros and cons of it and it has been very informative, so now when i meet with my daughters peditrician and therapist i will have the information and can hopefully come up with and alternative to Ritalin. I also think it's over prescribed, and there are other alternatives that work just as well as Ritalin.
Name: Sarah G. Prado - November 23, 2000
E-mail: SP438@Xcom
Location: Duncanville, Tx USA
Comments: I am interested in what I have read herein about your program. I have children in my classroom that I would like to try this with. It may open up a new segment of help for those special needs children.
Name: Alicia Lopez - November 11, 2000
E-mail: Supergirl1206@Xnet
Location: Bushkill, PA USA
Comments: WOW! I was very happy to find this website! My husband and I have a child with ADHD, ODD and PDDNOS, we have fought medicating him for the past two years. We feel that the more we educate oursevles about the "diagnosis", the better we can help our son. The question is, "Is this a heridetary disease?" as my step-son, my husbands oldest son who is 7, soon to be 8 has also been diagnosed as ADHD, ODD. We feel he is not so lucky as his mother medicates him..with the big "R", Ritalin. I suppose in some ways it is warranted, in other ways it is not. Does Ritalin cause long term cardiovascular and central nervouse system damage? If you go to WWW.Salon.Com Mothers Who Think, there are many articles about this issue. My husband and I feel that the more you practice behavior modification and keep the children involved in the right programs, school, therapy, etc...medication is unnecessary. This program of "retraining the brain" is an excellent idea. It is a therapy that in more ways than one can help these "special Children" from falling into the pharmacutical cracks of todays society. I welcome your comments and suggestions, please feel free to write! I am sure we can all relate in one way or another!
Name: Robin Pearce - November 06, 2000
E-mail: robin@Xzzn.co
Comments: My son suffered from Hyperactivity when he was four years old. We noticed the symptoms appeared within an hour of him consuming food or drink that contained additives such as artificial colourings, mono sodium glutamate and sodium benzoate. The answer to the problem was a to ensure his diet was free from these additives. I wonder how many children are being prescribed Ritalin for their hyperactivity when all they need is an additive free diet.
Name: Cassandra Valdez - November 02, 2000
E-mail: littlev911@Xcom
Location: Tampa, FL USA
Comments: I really like your site. I am currently writting a paper on alternative treatments for learning disablities and your site has helped a lot~~~Thanx
Name: Leanna Martinez - October 26, 2000
E-mail: sparrowapril@Xco.uk
Location: Toronto, On Canada
Comments: October 26, 2000 Wow, this is a very interesting concept. I have a child who is LD/Gifted. During a short time in his grade one experience I homeschooled him. I am a vocalist and music lover, and during the time I educated my son at home, one of the techniques I used was music during his handwriting segments. As he/I formed the letters we used musical notes suited to their shapes. I found this to be tremendously helpful to him. It was not something that I knew or had read about, but rather something that I felt drawn to try. I have also used rhymical patterns to improve memory, ie. spelling words, and times tables. My sense is that there definitely is a strong link between music and learning. It's often been said that music is the unniversal language, and I have found music to be such a healing and enjoyable medium to enhance learning. I am interested in leaning more about your theory. I agree with your statement about ritalin, and I don't see it as a solution. Thank you for this valuable information, and I would love to learn more about it. I can't afford the tapes right now, but will look into this when I can. Sincerely, Leanna Martinez Toronto, Canada
Name: Marche Hennington - October 25, 2000
E-mail: Marche_Hennington@Xcom
Location: Ventura, CA USA
Comments: Thank you for the information in regards to Ritalin and children who have ADD I'm using the information in a discussion my teacher will be giving today on the subject. Your information will be of help with my assignment. Thank you. Marche
Name: Sarah - October 22, 2000
E-mail: ITwoStep4dMb2@Xcom
Location: East Hampton, ct USA
Comments: i work in a day care center with a 1st grader who has adhd. no one can get through to him so i decided to look up something that will help calm him down because his parents dont want him on medication. this is perfect, thank you.
Name: Donna Gastin - October 16, 2000
E-mail: donnadoo6@Xcom
Location: Canton, OH USA
Comments: Just surfing around finding sites to increase my knowlege about this little problem that most think can be cured with a tiny pill that could kill the person taking it or others around them(rare occurance)
Name: Dr. Offie C. Wortham - October 16, 2000
E-mail: offie@Xcom
Location: Beacon, NY USA
Comments: Your website is a breath of fresh air. I am doing post-doctoral work at a major university in psychology, and they are still telling us that there is no alternative to using drugs on our children. I want to write a major article stressing the fact that lead poisoning is a major cause of the problems of many of our youth who are being drugged up and possibly mis-diagnosed. Does anyone out there have leads to studies to support my research?
Name: Helen M. Fisher - October 12, 2000
E-mail: kish7@Xnet
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY USA
Comments: Looking for some good journals with articles on your process. please forward any information to my address. Thanks.
Name: Kelly Young - October 12, 2000
E-mail: kelly123159@Xcom
Location: Gastonia, NC USA
Comments: I am a mother of a child who's teachers feel may have ADD or some form of the disorder. I am looking for alternatives to medication and that is why I am here at you site. Hopefully I will be able to get some good information for his father and I to take to the doctors and teachers before we are more or less forced to do something that neither of us feels is in the very best interest of our son.
Name: Lorraine Egan - October 12, 2000
E-mail: lae198@Xac.uk
Location: Southampton, U.K.
Comments: I am a psychology student in the U.K. preparing a dissertation on the use of drug therapy in behaviour modification. I have also worked with children who have had an attention deficit disorder.
Name: Kathryn Bartlett October 9, 2000 - October 09, 2000
E-mail: kb.fam@Xnet
Location: Amarillo, tx USA
Comments: We have just begun to test my 9 yr. son for ADD and i have read enough about ritlin to know that i do not want my child to take ritlin. I am very interested in special activities that i can work with my son to avoid ritlin. I would also like to know what other kinds of medication there are so that i can read on them.
Name: Christy Smith - October 03, 2000
E-mail: lynnchristy@Xcom
Location: LaVerkin, Ut USA
Comments: When they had me on Ritalin there wasn't any information on it. I say lets do get the kids off ritalin...no matter what the cost. It's important not to drug the personalities out of our children or ourselves. There is no, or should be no quick fix answer.
Name: veronica rosales - September 28, 2000
E-mail: veronica@Xnet
Location: vandalia, mi. USA
Comments: I have a nephew. First one in the family. He has many problems. The doctors told my sister that her son has ADD, he's only two. I'm not so sure, i've been looking every were, for information.He fits the descriptions, but then he doesn't. He like to hit, bite, yell , he doesn't listen to anyone. Not even my parents. I think that he is just misunderstood. His mom(my sister) has always worked alot, so my mom has had to raise him since he was born. He visits my sister on the weekends. He's a very hard headed little boy. Alway's getting into trouble. I'm trying to convince my mom to let me take him to a specialist, not only in ADD, but in other childrens psycological disorders.i'm not going to give up, he's not going on ridelin. thank you for your time.
Name: Marjorie Reid - September 25, 2000
E-mail: mgreid@Xas
Location: Pago Pago, AS USA
Comments: I have just started looking into how I can be able to help in particular, my 8 year old 3rd grade son with his attention span, writting skills and learning ability. I am very interested in what I have read so far and will probably give your method a try. I noticed last that when he turned on his little radio and there was nice soft background music playing, he was far more attentive to the story we were reading. I will try it again tonight as he does his homework. Gosh I'm going to try it with all 4 of my children, 5th grade, 7th grade and 12th grade who seem to be over-awed by there homework.
Name: Jan Corbett lovelady - September 25, 2000
E-mail: JLovelady@Xk12.al.us
Location: Montevallo, Al USA
Comments: I am a fourth grade teacher in Montevallo, Alabama. I have 5 students that are ADHD in my classroom I am the mother of two boys and one was diagnosed with ADHD in the 1st grade. He is now in the 8th grade. He has taken ritalin for 7 years. It has worked beautifully for him. I plan on ordering and handwriting/music program to do with my son and the students in my classroom. Thanks for the info. Jan Lovelady
Name: Pamela C. Roderiques - September 24, 2000
E-mail: roderiqup001@Xrr.com
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
Comments: Hi! Debbie Jenae referred me to your site, but alas, I cannot afford any out of pocket expenses. Not a sob story but, I am on workers comp and just had surgery, funding is really low. I have 2 girls both have handwriting disorders, they won't diagnose dyslexia, but it is a sub profile of AD/HD and Central Auditory Processing Disorder. I can understand the music relationaship, as I am a musician and a writer, nothing published yet....We a special ed teacher that would put classical music on the tape recorder and my eldest would do math (yuck) for the required amount of time. Is this how your program works? Anyway, anything you can do to help would be appreciated. As they say, a child has a certain window of time before it gets harder to reteach him. Mine are 11 and 12. I have tried to do interventions since 1993. The educational system here in Hawaii lacks. Much Mahalo Pam, Martyann, and T-Marie
Name: Angie Scott - September 21, 2000
E-mail: alnangi@Xcom
Location: Redlands, CA USA
Comments: I have a 14 year old son with ADD. He is not hyperactive. I don't want to use drugs. I am interested in some exercises, if any, to assist him in focusing more and paying more attention. Thanks.
Name: Dee Schwab - September 20, 2000
E-mail: schwab95d@Xcom
Location: Fort Cobb, OK USA
Comments: I have a 13 year old daughter, we are having more than our share of problems, she is ADHD, She is abusing herself, and the ones around her. I have tons of questions, and need help finding answers.
Name: Teresa Evenhouse - September 20, 2000
E-mail: teresaevenhouse@Xcom
Location: Westmont, IL USA
Comments: I have two sons ages 12 & 7 who have both been diagnosed with ADD. I also have a 5 yr old daughter and a 3 1/2 yr old son and I can't wait to use your program with all of them!
Name: Susan Page - September 17, 2000
E-mail: skpage@Xnet
Location: Tunkhannock, PA USA
Comments: I have two boys, ages 9 and 10. Between them, we are dealing with Tourettes Syndrome, "ADD/ADHD", OCD, ODD, etc. This year, we are trying home schooling (public school remains our biggest enemy, and private school has depleted my savings.) I came across this website while looking up another topic, and the combination of music/handwriting caught my eye as I still needed a handwriting program. Please send additional info on this program. Thank you.
Name: Cynthia A. Roberts - September 14, 2000
E-mail: ROBERTSCYNTHIA53@Xnet
Location: Long Island , VA USA
Comments: I see that all the one's that I readed the children are about 5 to 9 years old this makes me think that is something wrong in the world or what because they are all the same age. I don't know what to do I don't like my child to take drugs. I want he to be like other children. My parents will not keep him because they can't make him listen to them. But I don't have any problem with him my husband can't make him listen to him. Is there something I can do for him. The school he was at would not teach him this year so I had to go back to the school that I did not like. But things are going all ok so far. I wish that was better for him.
Name: Patricia - September 14, 2000
E-mail: mommacook6@Xcom
Location: Mullens, Wv USA
Comments: I have an 8 year old who was diagnosed with ADD and language based learning disorders. She was on Ritalin last year, her personality changed completely while taking it so we decided to stop it. I would like to hear from people with the same problems who have tried this program.
Name: Lindsay - September 13, 2000
E-mail: duckiegrl2003@Xcom
Location: Kankakee, il USA
Comments: I was on ritalin for 2 years,and the whole time i was on it i really didnt need to be on it!Therefore i think that kids should be tested more before they are put on this drug.Thank you for the time of listening to my thoughts of ritalin.
Name: Al & Stephanie Brown - September 09, 2000
E-mail: absbkids@Xnet
Location: fontana, ca USA
Comments: The handwriting research sounds promising. I/We have recently began the journey of locating solution to my son's developement delays of fine motor skills, attention span, speech articulation and potty training. I would love to here more about your retrain the brain writing program. Please contact me via email asap. Thank You
Name: Melinda Campbell - September 04, 2000
E-mail: melmel@Xcom
Location: Duluth, GA USA
Comments: Although he has not been diagnosed with ADHD, my 8 year old son has problems focusing in the classroom, and constantly has to be reminded to pay attention to what he is doing. He is also very impulsive. We have found homeopathic remedies to be very beneficial, but he still seems to need something else. We are praying that your program will be the help we have been searching for for over 3 years!
Name: Penny Chambers - September 01, 2000
E-mail: Penny@Xcom
Location: Harrah , ok USA
Comments: My son has central auditory processing disorder(CAPD) and I have been told that rythmic writing could be a real benefit to him. I would like to receive more information if I could. There's a private school that offers rythmic writing as part of their discovery program but he has to be a student of the private school to be enrolled. At this time everyone involved feels like although he definetly needs the rythmic writing therapy enrolling him in the school is not the right thing for him at this time. Apparently there are private therapists that off the therapy but they are all ful and not accepting any new students. Thanks I look forward to hearing from you.
Name: Kelly Stevenson - August 29, 2000
E-mail: kstevenson@Xcom
Location: Austin, TX USA
Comments: My daughter is 10 years old and was diagnosed with ADD two years ago. We have tried several medications and now have her on Ritalin and Zoloft. She is not hyperactive in school, but is hyperactive at home. During school she appears to be concentrating, but often cannot repeat tasks or complete tasks. She has been tested twice for learning disabilities, but has been found to have none, but still has problems retaining math and language arts. According to her teachers, she is the "classic" teacher pleaser during class, but has problems adjusting to her siblings and home atmosphere. Her teachers all seem to be "stumped" and we have struggled on keeping her success up in school. The Ritalin seems to have helped some, but I have not noticed a major improvement. This all started in 1st grade and she is now in the 5th grade and I am becoming increasingly worried, since she is heading for middle school. I think I need to explore some other possibilities. I would greatly welcome suggestions.
Name: Sherry Huckabee - August 28, 2000
E-mail: Shuckabee@Xnet
Location: Miles, Tx USA
Comments: I have a six year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD and was taking Ritalin for 7 months, then I heard of a nutritional drink called Spark. I gave it to my son and he acts better on the drink than he did on the Ritalin. The teachers don't like it very much, but he is doing alot better and it is not a drug.
Name: cathy - August 27, 2000
E-mail: gwatkins@Xco.za
Location: Worcester, South Africa
Comments: I have a six year old little girl who demonstrates all the classical symptoms of ADD. She is in Grade One and although she reads very well and understands the work well, she struggles to concentrate and hardly ever completes tasks in the set time due mainly to distractibility. Her handwriting is fairly erratic in overall neatness - do you still think your methods would have a positive effect? She is not hyperactive.
Name: amanda neary - August 23, 2000
E-mail: neary@Xcom.au
Location: buxton, nsw australia
Comments: I'M LOOKING FOR A BETTER WAY EG:DIET NATURAL WAY OF HELPING MY FRIENDS CHILD WHO HAS ADHD HE IS 8YRS ANY INFORMATION WILL BE GREATELY WELCOMED THANKYOU.
Name: Karen Lundy - August 21, 2000
E-mail: kclundy@Xcom
Location: Ramstein, Germany
Comments: I am considering homeschooling my 9 year old, diagnosed with ADHD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. I am also a musician, and this sounds right up my alley! I am not sure if I should order the K-2 tape or the 3rd grade. Although he is going into 3rd grade, academically he is not at 3rd grade level. Sincerely, Karen Lundy
Name: Diane Schramm - August 18, 2000
E-mail: howell-schrammde@Xusmc.mil
Location: Fredeircksburg, Va USA
Comments: I would like to hear from parents of LD children. Is this tool appropriate for LD or strictly geared towards ADD?
Name: Denise Watson - August 13, 2000
E-mail: denimw@Xcom
Location: Alliance, NE USA
Comments: I am a beginning special education teacher and will have one student that has been diagnosed ADHD. I have been searching for alternatives for ritalin on the net and found your site. I'm really interested in your writing method and music tapes, but would like to have more information and perhaps a sample lesson plan. Please e-mail me any information that you can. Thanks!
Name: Fergus Garrett FMS - August 11, 2000
E-mail: dfg@Xorg.fj
Location: SUVA, FIJI, USA
Comments: I am looking forward to using your materials with my "dropouts" from the academic ratrace here on SUVA, Fiji Islands, South Pacific
Name: Arndrea Martin - July 20, 2000
E-mail: Arndrea-Jodey@Xco.nz
Location: Meremere, New Zealand
Comments: I was searching for answers to Ritalin vs Natural on the web. I noticed your site because I had previously read an article in ADHDnews, which was given to me by Hauora Mental Health Services here in New Zealand. At the time I wasn't on the internet and couldn't look into it further. Now I have found your site I will bookmark it for futher reference, when I met with these professionals again.
Name: frances meiser - July 19, 2000
E-mail: frances.meiser@Xatt.net
My URL: http://wwwbraintraincenter.org
Location: austin, tx USA
Comments: so glad barbara pheloung alerted me to the existence of your site.i'll be in dnever this week and will try and get by your office to see your materials.all sounds wonderful and a piece of the puzzle that keeps unraveling daily. i see ad/hd and it's increase in the last 45 years as a sign that we are not covering the basics with our children. food, water and movement all help us to develop into that which we are so perfectly design to be. the brain needs water, the brain needs to be fed, and the brain need lots of movement to develop properly. visit my website for more infromation on the brain train centers approach to attention priority difference and other learning. also go to the www.handle.org for a most effective way of treating a variety of learning differences. so glad we are finding the answers to some growing problems now if we can make the powers that be pay attention
Name: Barbara Pheloung - July 16, 2000
E-mail: barbarapheloung@Xcom
My URL: www.movetplearn.com.au
Location: Sydney, NSW Australia
Comments: It was exciting to find your web site and I would invite you to have a look at mine. I am very impressed with what I read on yours and would like to order your work so I can have a closer look. Yours sincerely, Barbara Pheloung
Name: Mickey Pearson - June 30, 2000
E-mail: mickey.pearson@Xcom
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Comments: My son has ADD and Dysgraphia. Has anyone had any success using this program to help improve dysgraphia?
Name: Ian and Jennifer - June 30, 2000
E-mail: isparrow@Xca
Location: Souris, Manitoba Canada
Comments: I have read all the comments in the guest book and have cried my heart out reading about others experiences. We have been told our 5 yr old son has add. We have not given him anything. I am acared. I suggested that I home school and the school didn't agree but suggested a
Name: Tabitha S. - June 20, 2000
E-mail: tabitha_strayer@Xcom
Location: St.Louis, MO USA
Comments: My nine year old was on ritalin years ago for ADHD but is no longer he is on other forms of medications (ex:adderal, clodine & depakote). Would this program be able to help him also? Please contact me to let me know.
Name: Cynthia Tarrau - June 13, 2000
E-mail: ctarrau@Xnet
Location: Miami, fl USA
Comments: I have a 9yr old son actually on ritalin.Looking for other alternatives.will like to know a little more about your program before I buy. thanks.
Name: Lorraine Fleming - June 10, 2000
E-mail: ljsflem@Xcom
Location: Garfield, NJ USA
Comments: perceptually imparied son age 9 was misdiagnosed as hyperactive since age 3, placed on ritalin age 5, suspended from school for mood swings, suffered from various health complaints. weaned from "drugs" february to march 2000. improved concentration and behavior. OT evaluation shows deficits in motor planning and visual disturbance. this is an incredible plan. has been home schooled for 5 months and involved in martial arts program.
Name: nellie miller - June 08, 2000
E-mail: floice@Xcom
Location: lakeland, fl USA
Comments: thank you for your page I enjoyed it very much and plan on buying it for myself since I'am a LD adult and have a LD child
Name: Elena Batista Valentín - June 08, 2000
E-mail: Herrera @Xnet
Location: San Juan, PR USA
Comments: Dear Dr.Farmer:After reading the articles at your web site, I feel I needed this information long ago. I was never diagnosed ADD, but now I think I was. Intuitively, I was able to survive, precisely, because I was always writing. My daughter was diagnosed ADD in her third grade. She was in a Montessori school, and now is in her second year of Engineering studies. She never needed ritalin, untill now(20 years of age).Do you think she could benefit from handwriting exercises and music therapy now? Please write, and let me know if we should buy your second volume book or any other reference? Would you like to come to Puerto Rico to give a conference or seminar? I believe you haven´t come yet. I am now a retired professor from the Medical Sciences Campus,University of P.R.; and can manage to arrange for your visit to our campus or find sponsors from private organizations or non-profit associations. I used to teach at the Health Services Administration Department of the Schoool of Public Health. My doctorate degree is in Education but in Management,Planning and Evaluation. Hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Elena
Name: Wendy Friswell - June 05, 2000
E-mail: friswell@Xcom
Location: Boca Raton, Fl USA
Comments: Thanks a million for your insight! I started the lessons, and my dauther is enjoying it. The music offers a very relaxing setting for the exercises. If you are ever in our area doing a lecture, please let me know. Thanks Jeanette!
Name: Jennifer - June 01, 2000
E-mail: jennifer_herrick@Xcc.mi.us
Location: Jackson, MI USA
Comments: I would also like more information on this before I order. I was on ritalin from 1st grade to 7th grade and I just graduated from college. It has been extremly difficult to focus on my studies and at work. I want to continue my education.if anyone out there has ordered pleas e mail me and tell me more
Name: Cheryl Fultz - May 27, 2000
E-mail: KCROJAS@Xatt.net
Location: Ketchikan, AK USA
Comments: My son has ADHD, he can't write very well and was evaluated by the occupational therapist, he did not qualify for special ed. He is currently in the gifted program. Can your program help my son??
Name: deborah riggall - May 25, 2000
E-mail: pumphrey@Xcom
Location: northsyracuse, ny USA
Comments: dear jeanette, my son joshua has add and the school wants to put him on medication, instead of choosing an alternative approach to help him. i am interested in hearing more about the handwriting/music ways. if they do not want to try this with him at school, i certainly can give it a chance at home when we work together on a daily basis. thanksss,deborah
Name: Felicia McCarty - May 23, 2000
E-mail: latigre2@Xcom
Location: Riverside, CA USA
Comments: Thank you, Jeanette for your great insight! I am a mental health advocate, 67 years young. Nearly forty years ago, I was hospitalized and received electro shock therapy that wiped out my academic memory, such as, shorthand, etc., which is also learned by using the hand to do memory recall and gain shorthand skills. Through the help of a therapist I learned various techniques for relearning shorthand and memory recall. It was through repetitious practice, using 'writing' to commit to memory that aided me in recovering from the brain damages from electro shock therapy. Your advice for teaching children is exactly the same as my therapist, years ago, taught me (to offset memory loss due to ECT and psychotropic drugs. I am now a zealous advocate against SUCH BANAL PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICES, KNOWING that the Ritalin/Prozac craze is doing much damage to the lives of the nation's young children.
Name: trudy watley - May 22, 2000
E-mail: watleycrew4@Xcom
Location: Waldorf, MD USA
Comments: I have a 9 year old son who has been in educational therapy for the past year. He is homeschooled, but is in a program from NILD and they use rythmic writing. Have you heard of this and what are the similarities and/or differences?
Name: Briana - May 21, 2000
E-mail: Briana4691@Xcom
Location: Upland, CA USA
Comments: We have a 8-year-old boy that was just dx with dysgraphia. We are trying to learn more about the causes of dysgraphia. I have read many articles telling me what the symptoms are are what to look for--but I can not find any clinical research stating what the theories are on the cause of dysgraphia--is it a nuerological problem? The psychologist stated it was a central nervous system disorder--but how exactly does it work and how does your system (retraining the brain) impact students with dysgraphia?
Name: jaime - May 21, 2000
E-mail: jayjay@Xnet.au
Location: sydney, nsw australia
Comments: Knowing to well about the affects of ritalin I took it for six years It did help some but it did just as much damage.Im now 23 and depend on mild anti-depressants.At the time there were'nt many answers for alot of things that were troubling me.It is something that we need to take a look at when it comes to dealing with young childrens minds. Regards Jaime
Name: Wes Grant - May 18, 2000
E-mail: Grant_Troy@Xcom
Location: Ocala, FL USA
Comments: Jeanette, I am doing a report, for Psychology, on the alternatives of using drugs to "control" kids with ADHD. I was wondering what you meant when you said ADHD is a fad. Are there examples in history of parents using drugs on their children so that they can relax when they get home? Or am I looking at this the wrong way? I would have been a child that was branded with ADHD, if it weren't for a loving mother that put her "needs" on the back burner while she raised her children. I work in an elementary school and everyday I hear teachers saying that so-in-so is on Ritalin. In my experience, most of the children fall into two categories. The first, being from a family where there is not much support at home for the the child. The second, being from a family where both of the parents work outside of the home. So my ultimate question is, has Ritalin, or other "personality supressing" drugs, become the modern mom? Has their been any research in this area or is it too politically incorrect to study the effects of motherless children? I'm sorry if I sound condescending, that is not my objective. I really am concerned for the future of kids, and I'm just wondering if there is any truth to my observations.
Name: judy - May 17, 2000
E-mail: jhoward223@Xnet
Location: simpsonville, sc USA
Comments: Your did not mention, or I didn't seeit, theories on those left handers out there with dyslexia. Left handers dominate brain usage is the right side, how would your theories apply in this situation? thanks!
Name: Theodora Portelos - May 15, 2000
E-mail: tvportelos@Xcom
Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA
Comments: Truly very interested in learning about this promissing alternative to drugging 7 year olds!
Name: William Filber M.A.,L.P.C. - May 12, 2000
E-mail: wgfilber@Xcom
Location: Spring Lake, MI USA
Comments: I have read your literature and again please count me in as a supporter. If your ever in Michigan, please let me know. I really believe in this research and program. As a society we must stop looking for the fast fix all. Thanks again, Bill
Name: John - May 12, 2000
E-mail: tommarti@Xbright.net
Location: Osceola, WI USA
Comments: My girlfriend has a 4 year boy who has ADHD. She recently took him off of Ritalin due to hearing about a case where a boy actually died from this drug. Since taking him off of this drug she has started looking for alternatives and this sounds like a good one. I love my girlfriend and would very much like to help. One question I do have is: if she orders this product, how would she get her boy to actually take interest in it? Please send whatever addtional information you might have to this address. Thank you, John
Name: Kim Hughes - May 06, 2000
E-mail: khughes@Xcom
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA
Comments: I have an 8 year old son who we are just now finding out is ADHD. His handwritting is just awful, and he doesn't care. If he applies himself he can do much better, but he doesn't want to. When it comes to school he rather play. We are seeing a specialist at the end of the month and I would really like more information on your treatments so I can be better informed when they suggest medications. Can you email me more info. Thanks.
Name: joy smith - May 05, 2000
E-mail: indsenior@Xcom
Location: sage, ar USA
Comments: I would like to have some information, about your program sent to me at my home address. I am looking for help with a 10 year old child who is in the fourth grade and has been dx with attention deficit. His handwriting is a huge issue, it is very sloppy, you can ask him how to spell a word and verbally he can spell the word but when he writes words or problems out of his books, he can rarely write them correctly. I really would appreciate it if you can mail me some information. thanks for your help joy smith
Name: NICKY ACTON - April 28, 2000
E-mail: A.ACTON@XCOM
Location: COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS, UK
Comments: My daughter is 9 years old and was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. 4 years ago and has been using ritalin for 3 years. I feel very guilty and do not enjoy having to do this. It is interesting to learn that there may be other alternatives rather than relying on pumping chemicals into our children.
Name: NICKY ACTON - April 28, 2000
E-mail: A.ACTON@XCOM
Comments: My daughter is 9 years old and was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. 4 years ago and has been using ritalin for 3 years. I feel very guilty and do not enjoy having to do this. It is interesting to learn that there may be other alternatives rather than relying on pumping chemicals into our children.
Name: Debbie - April 27, 2000
E-mail: ebbiono@Xcom
Location: Peabody, ma USA
Comments: My son is nine he was diagnosed as being hyper and impulsive the doctor thinks he may have ADD but isn't sure at this time. We feel he is just like the rest of his friends. he has been having a little trouble in school but he tries and wants and can do a good job when he tries but he is nine. We are looking for a better treatment then ritalin your method seems great but we would like more info THANK YOU for your help DEBBIE
Name: michelle - April 26, 2000
E-mail: iss@Xcom
Location: san dimas, ca USA
Comments: your information has been very helpful and informative. I have a 8 year old son that has been diagnosed with ADHD, and i am very concerned about putting him on ritalin. Any help would be gratefully accepted.
Name: D. Emery - April 26, 2000
E-mail: Danaemery@Xcom
My URL:
Comments: It's wonderful that you've found another solution to Ritalin!!! The thing is what if there is no such thing as A.D.D.? There is no scientific proof of it . Although there is proof of A.D.H.D.(Chemical imbalance in the brain), how can we be sure children have a learning disability? Besides what are the "Causes" of ADD?
Name: C. Saunders - April 22, 2000
E-mail: saunderc@Xcom
Location: Phila, PA USA
Comments: Find this very interesting. Ritalin does not seem to be the answer and it appears the issues of ADHD/LD are growing at an alarming rate in the country. Hope this is something that will enable my son to focus and control impulses.
Name: William Filber M.A.,L.P.C. - April 18, 2000
E-mail: wgfilber@Xcom
Location: Spring Lake, MI USA
Comments: About time some truth comes out, great, fantastic and count me in.
Name: Robert Clark - April 17, 2000
E-mail: rclark6080@Xcom
Location: Peoria, AZ USA
Comments: My 12 yr old boy has been on Ritalin for to many years, I am very interested in your program. Your web site is very helpful and I am glad you have chosen this field of work. Please list me on your email list if you maintain one. thank you Bob
Name: Mickey Pearson - April 14, 2000
E-mail: mickey.pearson@Xcom
Location: Bloomington, MN USA
Comments: I am very interested in the program that you offer. I reviewed the testimonials on your website and have read through some of the entries in your Guestbook. Do you have any feedback from those have used the program that are not included in the Testimonial section? I was hoping to find more information in the guestbook describing there experiences with the program. Any feedback that you can provide me would be helpful in our making the decision to purchase your program for our 7 year old boy who is so similar to to other little boys and girls described in the Guestbook!
Name: Charles Walton M.D. - April 12, 2000
E-mail: carloz@Xnetcom.com
Location: Palo Alto, CA USA
Comments: I am a Child Psychiatrist, and very interested in this handwriting and music idea. Long ago there was an old timey woman psychologist here who said she used handwriting therapy to work with the sons of professors at Stanford, many of whom had learning disabilities.
Name: Della - April 10, 2000
E-mail: bananacream@Xca
Location: Oshawa, On Canada
Comments: I have a six year old son that has been diagnosed with ADHD he is not on ritilan and I am hoping to keep him off. At present he is seeing a chrioprator who does adjustments and acupuncture, we have seen a great change in him. He is much calmer (acupuncture helps this) and is more attentive in school(actually is in class all day and does his work). Iam very interested in your program and to be on your mailing list. Please send information and what the two programs cost in Canadian funds. Thanks for the encouragement to keep kids drug free.
Name: Theresa - April 05, 2000
E-mail: damom3@Xcom
Location: League City , TX USA
Comments: I have a son who has been on ritalin for the past 5 years. I objected strongly at first, but when he came home that first day from school after taking the ritalin and said "Mom I had a great day!" I was convinced it was the right thing to do. I would love to take him off the medicine, but I would like more information about this handwriting therapy. It sounds good, but could you please send me more information. Thank you.
Name: Mary Ellen Smith - April 02, 2000
E-mail: go_michigan@Xnet
Location: New Castle, IN USA
Comments: My son was diagnosed with severe ADHD some 20 years ago. Much to my objection, he was placed on Ritalin. I followed Dr. Feingold's diet for hyperactive children and within 3 months we weaned him off of Ritalin. He has not been on it since and is now 24 years old. I did, however, have to homeschool him because of his "Learning Disabilities." After 10 years of homeschooling, we put him back in the public school so he could earn a college scholarship in basketball. Instead he earned a full 2 year scholarship in Academics and graduated the Most Outstanding Senior in the whole county! This was all accomplished without Ritalin! And we were dealing not only with ADHD, but LD as well! So, to all of you parents out there struggling with these problems now, THERE IS HOPE! My son is a living example of that. He has a 3.45 GPA in college, holds down a full-time job as an assistant manager of a retail store & has his own computer business. He's very intelligent, fun-loving, and successful. I just wish we had known about this writing program back then, as I'm sure it would have helped him. He still has very poor handwriting! God bless all of you struggling with ADHD and LD children! I now teach kids with these problems and plan to look more into this handwritng technique!
Name: Jan Hannah - March 30, 2000
E-mail: sjzlhan@Xnet
Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA
Comments: Our 8 year old son has been diagnosed with ADD and we have opted not to put him on Ritalin. His handwriting is poor and he is left handed. I would love to receive further information regarding your handwriting therapy before investing. Many thanks. Oh, our zip is 48103.
Name: Diane Donohue - March 30, 2000
E-mail: DDTOMKAT@XCOM
Location: Clarks Summit, PA USA
Comments: I agree with your assessment regarding handwriting. My daughter,now 14, has been diagnosed as ADD and has been on ritalin. My feeling was and is that the ritalin did absolutely nothing to help her with her difficulties. One doctor diagnosed dysgraphia and my daughter has great motor skill difficulties. In our school district, handwriting is only taught until the 3rd grade. I have been searching for help. I am considering your system as it seems to make sense to me and directly relates to my daughter's particular problems.
Name: Shirley L. Bautista - March 30, 2000
E-mail: reygb@Xcom or reybmondenissin.com
Location: Angeles City, Philippines
Comments: I have a son, 8 years old, who has been diagnosed to be having ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia. My son is currently in Grade 1. I don't want him to be on Retilin. I would to know more of your products. Please send me brouchure and sample of your writing exercises. Can you describe further what is "behavioral management." My mailing address is: 7-14 Don Juan Avenue, Angeles City, Philippines. Kindly send soonest. We are running after time. Shirley L. Bautista
Name: Elizabeth Gibson - March 28, 2000
E-mail: Gibsonea@Xcom
Location: Hurricane, WV USA
Comments: I am currently working the school board trying to do placement for my 5 year old son, concerning starting kindergarden in the fall. I have been told repeatedly by school and medical professionals that he will not be ready, because of his inability to focus on things that do not interest him and his inability to stay seated and listen. I have heard the word medication on several occasions. I have done research on Ritalin, Adderall and other stimulants and do not like what I have found. I have been reading some of Dr. Peter Breggin's work and its very interesting reading! I would appreciate any information any one can send me on behavioral management and ritalin alternatives. There must be a better way! Educate don't medicate!! FYI..90% of the ritalin manufactured in the world is consumed by the United States!! Pretty scary!
Name: margo - March 27, 2000
E-mail: gogorenee@Xcom
Location: sulphur, la USA
Comments: I am a single mother of a 6 yr old son and a 3 yr. old daughter. My daughter doesnt show any signs of being adhd but my son is on ritalin...he takes 2 5mg. pills a day..they really have helped him in kindergarten but i do not want to have him on medicine for the rest of his life..i now know that i have add but with no hyperactivity but i refuse to be put on med. at 27 yrs. old. i hate to read and write if you can tell..so can you help with any other suggestions?? I am in college right now for nursing and i need some type of help (if any besides getting on pills!!!) Anyone whom would like to respond please just e-mail me!!! thanks, margo
Name: Kelly Fields - March 26, 2000
E-mail: kfields@Xnet
Location: Crawfordsville, IN USA
Comments: I have a 6 1/2 daughter who has been on ritalin for almost a year. And before it she could'nt sit still in kindergarten long enough to learn. Her father is very adhd, but she lives and has been mostly raised by me. They say its inherited but I'm not sure if thats possible. She had never even colored a full picture untill ritalin. One question that I never get a straight answer on is does ritalin stunt your growth? She was already short and underweight before since she is 6 37#s and 41in. She also has h-pylori ulcers. But I started looking online because I'm tired of all the comments I get from my relatives. And I was looking for some positive facts to use for comebacks but so far haven't come across any. I realized that I really didn't really know that much about what I was giving my daughter. But she is on medicaid and they don't pay for alternatives. And the ritalin works now but what about later? They say she will grow out of it.
Name: Lisa - March 26, 2000
E-mail: Gabbydurk@Xcom
Location: Orange, CT USA
Comments: have son diagnosed with anxiety disorder--they were ready to put him on drugs to help control impulsive behavior-- tried a magnetic mattress because someone told me it worked for their son who had sensory intergration disorder--worked wonders--not sure how--they say it helps the individual get to REM sleep(the deep partof sleep) faster and stay their longer thus putting the body in a better "enviroment" to "heal" itself---all I know is it worked---in 6 days my son's school reports did a major turnaround--his instructors couldn't believe it---his battles with his brothers took on more realistic levels, we no longer had the struggles to accomplish minor things like getting dressed or turning off a tv--no longer is he slamming doors or knocking over chairs when he gets upset----Look I know it sounds Kooky--but it worked when nothing else did--the company is Nikken and the mattress is called a Kenko pad they're on the internet-Hey I'm not a sales person, just a mom with 4 kids and a much more peaceful home with a happy eight year old
Name: Tamatha Keppler - March 22, 2000
E-mail: KBooker 22@Xcom
Location: Albany, NY USA
Comments: I'm the mom of three children(6,4,2). My middle son is Autistis and recently diagnosed with ADHD. He's been on tritalin for about 1 1/2 months now and I don't see much of an improvement, but I defenitely see and increase in aggressive behaviors. These can't keep goin on I'm ready to totally stress out. My daughter is 2 and is PDD(also autistic but much milder). I need help and any information any one might have. I found this site interesting and woould like more info. Thanks alot.
Name: sarah buell - March 21, 2000
E-mail: Baby_gurl@Xcom
Location: sitka, ak USA
Comments: this is a good sight i am in middle school and am doing a report about why kids should not take Ritalin this sight realy helped on my project and i also want to thank you for giving people some realy good info. thank you, sarah buell
Name: Debra Zervas - March 20, 2000
E-mail: dzervas@Xnet
Location: Salem, or USA
Comments: I have been studying handwriting analysis for the past five years and am familiar with the link between handwriting and personality. I am presently studying psychology and hope to become a psychologist. I feel that your ideas could be the answer to the "Ritalin" problem in this country. I want to learn more. Sincerely, D. Zervas
Name: Kathy Lundeen - March 15, 2000
E-mail: signlanguage_2000@Xcom
Location: Corcoran, California USA
Comments: Hello! I am a single mom, part-time college student and full-time medical receptionist/medical assistant. I am currently working towards my R.N. degree. I have an 8 year old daughter who was diagnosed with A.D.D. just last Monday (3-6-00). She was put on a small dose of Ritalin twice a day and I have seen a major improvement at home and her teacher, after the first day of medication sent a note home stating "she is a new child, che functioned completely, WHAT A BLESSING!" I am always on the internet trying to find alternatives to medication as she hates to swallow pills, no matter how small they are. She says she can tell a major difference with her attitude and her concentration skills since being put on medication. We have been through a lot and am currently getting ready to move when this school year is over. I would really like to order your tapes and lessons. I will discuss this with my mom, as she is a constant support to me and my daughter and helps with the rearing of my daughter. She is also a 2nd-3rd grade teacher and she may be willing to try this in her class and pay for it. It wouldn't hurt her to try. She will want more information so, I will have her visit this site and share the information with my daughters teacher, as they are at the same school this year. Thank you for your exhaustive time and research spent on this subject. I am totally excited and willing to try anything. Thanks AGAIN!!!
Name: Caleb t Raye - March 13, 2000
E-mail: lundfam@Xcom
Location: North chili, ny USA
Comments: I like to say that i learned a lot from this page. Since i have A.D.D I feel this page taught me that i could go further then just taking ritalin. I would also like to say that any parent that does not take there kid to get tested Is Not helping there kid any. your one smart lady
Name: Margot Griffin Kenney - March 12, 2000
E-mail: margot@Xnet
Location: Umpqua, OR USA
Comments: I am an educator of 40 years experience, nearly thirty as a learning spediclist. Could you direct me to your own writings and those of the research experts you refer to.
Name: Genya Masri - March 07, 2000
E-mail: smasri@Xnet
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada
Comments: What a pleasure it was to find this sight. I am a parent of at least one child who has been labelled 'mild ADD' with dysgraphia. As a teacher, I was at a loss with my own children and with students who would hold pencils in contorted ways and who would insist on printing in grade 8.This included gifted students. Is it important HOW you hold your pencil, the angle with which you write, and the path you take to creating a letter? Other teachers don't care and my kids think i'm a nut case. I have been greatly disappointed with what is happening in regards to writing in the schools. It seemed that other professionals were mostly not concerned. I even believed the psychologists who tested my son and told me to concentrate on keyboarding skills because the writing "would just not happen". Well, a private school put him in the position to practice writing and I did see it happen - although he always seemed to need extra time. I would like to try out your program, first, on my daughter and my son. Then I will take it into the classroom situation.If it works, you can be sure the word will spread because I also plan to teach some Special Education courses to teachers at the university level. Please send me a bibliography of reading materials on this subject if this is possible. I am also hoping that this will effect my son's reading.I anticipate having positive results to report to you. Kind regards, Genya Masri
Name: Audrey Arns - March 06, 2000
E-mail: aaaa36@Xcom
Location: Westmont, IL USA
Comments: I have a 5 1/2 year old grandson who is in kindergarden and can say all his abc's and numbers but cannot write them. I feel he is dysgraphia. Please advise, thank you.
Name: Helene Z. Keller - March 05, 2000
E-mail: helenezkel@Xcom
My URL:
Location: Harrisburg , PA USA
Comments: We are anxiously awaiting your presentation at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit on Monday, May 1st. Brochures go out mid March and reservations are necessary as there are only 250 seats. Everyone, educators and parents are really excited. It's already being used in classrooms, with real results. If anyone on line is interested please contact me via e-mail. Helene
Name: june - March 05, 2000
E-mail: junem@Xcom
Location: philadelphia, pa USA
Comments: Hello I have a teenage child who has been on ritalin for the past 3 weeks. Her doctor said it is such a low dosage, that there are no side effects. I would like you opinion.Are there any vitamin defiencies,hair of skin changes,etc. Thank you
Name: Jill Beck - March 04, 2000
E-mail: clearanceaholic@Xcom
Location: North Port, FL USA
Comments: My son has been on Ritalin since 1995 and he has improved in both school and behavior. My concern is the long term effect of taking this medication? When he's in his fifties will he have any problems? He's a great kid and my husband and I really struggle to help him in everything he does but, we keep him on track.
Name: Glen Briscoe & Marilyn Veal - March 04, 2000
E-mail: gbmv@Xcom
Location: Philadelphia, Pa USA
Comments: May I add my observations? I have a job that is highly political, running Special Events for politicians. This takes lots of time away from my wife & 3 kids. I have seen that when I spend more time with them, some of the kids' disorders improve (stammering, inattentiveness, great activity). The doctors are recommending Ritalin. I so far have resisted it. I am on the verge of accepting the medication, but there is this nagging muse suggesting to me that if I were doing things right, then no drugs might be needed. Any comments would be insightful and appreciated.
Name: Ken Slentz - March 02, 2000
E-mail: slentz214@Xcom
Location: Long Lake, NY USA
Comments: I am a 5th grade teacher and have done extensive research on ADd/ADHD and would like to continue to be updated on new research and case presentation.
Name: caroline marden - March 02, 2000
E-mail: clm@Xcom
Location: portsmouth, UK
Comments: I have a 10 year old on ritalin and haloperidol and am a single mum slowly going mad!
Name: phuong dinh - March 01, 2000
E-mail: phuongd@Xcom
Location: AUSTIN, TX USA
Comments: EVER SENSE PRE K EACH SCHOOL IS TELLING ME TO PUT MY SON ON RITALIN? I'm not sure he really needs it . he will be 13 yrs old this year. i put him ritalin about 3yrs ago ,his hand writhing is very poorly . whats really sad about it the schools wonts my son on this drug? help!
Name: DE & JOHN SUTO - February 23, 2000
E-mail: CLOWNDE@XCOM
Location: BENSENVILLE, IL USA
Comments: OUR 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS GON THROUGH PRE-SCHOOL WITH NO QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AS OF PROBLEMS AND YET IN SECEND GRADE WENT THROUGH AN ENTIRE SCHOOL WITH COMMENT OF ALL IS FINE , AT THE END OF THE YEAR WE HEARD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS OF NOT KNOWING HER A.B.C'S AS WELL AS TYING HER SHOES. WHEN ALL ALONG SHE WAS ABLE TO PERFORME THESE TASKS FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS WE AT THAT TIME SAID THAT WE WANT A NEW TEACHER AND FOUD EXTREEM RESISTANCE. SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE HAD EXTREEM PRESSURE THAT OUR DAUGHTER IS A.D.D. WE HAVE SEEN 3 DOCTORS THAT SAY NO WAY YET THE SCHOOLS RECOMENDED DOCTOR FOUND HER A.D.D. AFTER HOUR AND A HALF HOUR OF EXAMINATION SHE WAS PUT ON RITALIN. SEVERAL SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND NO DIFFARANCE WE REMOVED THE MED. BOY DID WE GET THE CALLS FROM THE SCHOOL. SINCE THEN WE HAVE TIGHTENED OUR REINS AND HAVE HAD GOOD LUCK RESPONSE BUT WITH MUCH CONFLICT WITH THE SCHOOL AS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE NEW TEACHER THIS YEAR, THIS HAS CONVINCED US THAT WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK BUT IN THE LAST MONTH WE HAVE RAN INTO A CONCRETE WALL AND THAT IS WHY WE ARE LOOKING AT YOU FOR THE NEXT STEP. WE ARE BOTH VERY FAMILIAR WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS AS WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS OURSELFS,AND SEE OUR DAUGHTER IN OUR SELFS, CURRENTLY I'M SELF EMPLOYED AND MY WIFE RUNS AN OFFICE, WE ARE DOING FINE BUT ARE AT A LOSS AS WHAT TO DUE FOR OUR DAUGHTER, WE WIIL REMAIN DRUG FREE AND TRY ANY OTHER WAY AND HOPE WE CAN HOLD OUR HEADS UP HIGH IN THE LONG RUN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION.
Name: Beth Williams - February 20, 2000
E-mail: bterfawilliams@Xcom
Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA
Comments: Several of my own children have been diagnosed ADD/ADHD. I am a certified teacher who is looking for a teaching position and know that I will have children who already have the ADD/ADHD diagnosis. I am truly interested in learning more about your program.
Name: Barb Kewin - February 20, 2000
E-mail: kewin@Xk12.mi.us
Location: Jackson, MI USA
Comments: I teach in a resource room. I have had many students that were diagnosed ADHD.Those that were on adderall seemed to function better than those on ritalin.I'd prefer that they didn't have to take anything. I'm really interested in your writing method and music tapes. There seems to be a push in lower grades not to teach cursive handwriting at our school. My students are fourth-fifth grade level. I would like to see a sample lesson,template, or music tape selection if possible. Any inservices offered in Michigan? Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.
Name: Francine Jackson - February 20, 2000
E-mail: francine .jackson@Xca
Location: scar, canada
Comments: My son was has been on ritalin since age 4 He is almost ten yrs old I have seen him go from high to low mood swings while on this medication I want to take him off but with pressure from his teachers and his constant running around like a uncontrolable top its really hard I have taken classes, the teachers are no support! Iam a single mom pls help us!
Name: Sherry Abbott - February 20, 2000
E-mail: s1abbott@Xcom
Location: dallas, tx USA
Comments: I would like to know if your program could help my 18 & 19 yr old son & daughter? They were both diagnosed with adhd in 1st & 4th grade respectively. My husband has never been tested but he also is suspected of being adhd also. Our 16 yr old has to be pushed constantly & watched over to be made to do it,yet she is very intelligent & can do work easily when wants to. We also have a left-handed 5 yr old daughter who has just started pre-k & is exibiting some small signs of adhd. Will your program work on a lefty? I would like more info on your program &/or a sample if this is possible. My husband is now disabled with short time to live & I would like to know if you have a payment plan &/or money back guarantee. I appreciate your time & Thank God for you and your research.
Name: Lisa Bunten - February 20, 2000
E-mail: bunten@Xcom
Location: Ft. Collins, CO USA
Comments: I enjoyed your presentation at the Courage to Risk Conference at the Broadmoor Resort, in Colorado Springs last week. It certainly gave me and the other professionals I talked to another great tool to put into our bag of tricks. Thank you! Lisa Bunten, Speech Therapist for 18 years
Name: Kimberly Johnson - February 18, 2000
E-mail: kimragasa@Xyahoo.com
Location: Norfolk, VA USA
Comments: I am doing a research paper on the dangers of Ritalin, and how ADHD can be misdiagnosed. I've been looking for alternatives to mind altering drugs prescribed to children to counteract the symptoms of ADHD. Most of the books I've read in the library praise and promote Ritalin as if it were some miracle drug, regardless of the fact that it is no different than giving your child cocaine regularly. Thank you for broadening my thinking to hopeful cures of this disorder.
Name: the jokes on us - February 14, 2000
E-mail: abuffkin@Xnet
Location: Whiteville, N.Carolina USA
Comments: I have been slammed by teachers,my ex-husband & wife,and my family for the way I have handled my 10 year old with adhd. With 3 1/2 years of counseling,trying different drugs,and doctor's.Teachers not caring,putting blame on me and me blaming them & her. I know ! When you are at your ropes end. Feeling hopeless where do you go? I hope , which is more than last year. I change her schools to a smaller more award winning teaching staff school.PLEASE! EMAIL ME!I LIKE TO HEAR OF SINGLE MOM'S DEALING WITH THIS NOT SO EASY JOB! Maybe we can help just by listening and not judging. THANKS!!!
Name: Teri W. - February 13, 2000
E-mail: customfit@Xcom
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA USA
Comments: I am very interested but would like more info before purchasing. Is it possible to put a sample "lesson" on your sight and also, what is a "template"?
Name: Marci Peterson - February 05, 2000
E-mail: petey4@Xnet
Location: Goldsboro, NC USA
Comments: I have a five year son who was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago. We have chosen drug therapy temporarly to help get it under control. We have seen how much behavoral and sensory techniques have helped him, but so far it has not been enough. He currently goes to a montessori. Your program makes total sense to us. Would we beable to suplement his school work at home with it? We feel we would need more information to order your program.
Name: Connie Tiblin - February 04, 2000
E-mail: ctiblin@Xcom
Location: Wading River, NY USA
Comments: My 6 year old son has been having some difficulties as of late focusing in school. I just got a very frustrated note from the teacher today stating that unless she was standing over him, he would not/could not get anything finished. He is kept out of music/p.e. to finish work and has even stayed in from recess. No one has mentioned ADD to us, however after researching things this afternoon, and reading the other posts here, I have to wonder. He does have trouble falling asleep and staying focused on tasks is somewhat difficult unless he is interested in whatever it is. Any further information you can send to us about your program would be greatly appreciated. I am very interested, but would like to know more before we ordered the program. Thank you.
Name: Diane Tirrell - February 03, 2000
E-mail: tirrellje@Xcom
Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA
Comments: I have a 12 year old daughter who was diagnosed with ADD-Inattentive type. She has taken Ritalin, Dexedrin and now is taking Adderall. While taking each mediation she has developed facial tics, and appears somewhat stressed while on the medication. Our pediatrician says this is the only treatment we should consider. I hate that she has to take any medication. I would like more information on your alternative method.
Name: Barbara Yandell - February 01, 2000
E-mail: yandelli@Xcom
Location: Nottingham, UK
Comments: I am a specialist teacher of Dyslexic students and I find increasingly that the 'conditions' of dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia,ADD, Hyperactivity, Asperger's syndrome, etc etc are very difficult to compartmentalise. AD(H)D is a growing area of concern to parents and the English'psyche' does not take to drug therapy well. My husband was diagnosed as Adult ADD 2 years ago and it is only American publications which have provided any insight into it's symptoms, causes and remediation strategies. I welcome your information on this site.
Name: Sister Dorothy Maloney - January 31, 2000
E-mail: maloneyd@Xedu
Location: Newport, RI USA
Comments: I work with college students and am interested in finding any information and/or programs suited to this population. I notice your programs are for children, but you do address adult ADD/ADHD. Thank you for any information you may send on this subject. S. Dorothy Maloney
Name: jennifer c - January 29, 2000
E-mail: bigm572@Xcom
Location: troy, tx USA
Comments: I believe my daughter may have ADD. She is not hyperactive. She has problems remembering tasks. She is very forgetful. I am very interested in how to deal with this at home without the use of drugs. I worry about her having to deal with this for the rest of her life.
Name: Joyce Gee - January 28, 2000
E-mail: JAUGUSTGEE@Xhotmail.com
Location: Midland, MI USA
Comments: Hi, my son has been diagnosed with ADD without hyperactivity. He also is dyslesix. I would like more information regarding your program. Thank you.
Name: Loretta Du Bois - January 24, 2000
E-mail: loretta@Xcom
My URL: http://www.writedimensions.com
Location: San Jose, CA USA
Comments: I am a newly trained graphologist by Sister June Canoles, SND, and a former classroom teacher of over 30 years. I could not agree more with your research and the form of therapy you provide. Sadly, however, handwriting or penmanship, as it was once identified on our report cards, is longer a part of the elementary school curriculum: no time; not necessary; most kids prefer to print; kids are using computers. These are some of the reasons we no longer have such training in the classroom. We are doing a major disservice to these children. How can we therefore, make the schools and those in charge of devising the curriculum realize that this is an integral part of the growing process, ADDH, learning disabled, or otherwise?
Name: Kathleen N. Zelles MA OTR - January 23, 2000
E-mail: akzelore@Xnet
Location: Hewitt, NJ USA
Comments: I am an occupational therapist working in a public school district and have been placed on a committee to explore handwriting programs. I would be very interested in reviewing your program. Multisensory strategies make perfect sense to me. I am also looking for developmental benchmarks for handwriting. Do you know of any resources? TKS Kathy
Name: Coleen Hastings - January 23, 2000
E-mail: hastingscoleen@Xnet
Location: Houston, TX USA
Comments: I am a stay at home mom of a 4year old who the doctors have almost diagnosed as ADHD. I am hoping that your program might help my son . He is a very intelligent child(he already reads many simple words) but lacks focus on activities that do not interest him and self control when it comes to things he feels strongly about. We do not feel that medication is needed except in extreme cases. Our child is not an extreme case, we have done wonders with behavioral therapy and would just like for him to suceed in school.
Name: Kristy Aycock - January 19, 2000
E-mail: raycock@Xcom
Location: Vernal, UT USA
Comments: I am a fourth grade teacher. I have also taught music in the elementary schools. It is amazing to me that so many of my students are on medication. I would be very interested in seeing a sample of the program. Money is a big problem in our rural district, so I would like something I could show the administrators.
Name: Rose McGonigal - January 18, 2000
E-mail: Rmcgonig@Xcom
Location: Orlando, FL USA
Comments: Definitely interested in Volume I. My 6 yr old was recently diagnosed with some of the symptoms of A.D.D., My husband & I do not want to put her on Ritalin. She is not hyperactive, but has difficulty with attention & focus. When we took her in for the doctor to evaluate her, they stated that her vision was not 20/20 and to have it checked by an eye doctor. So we may find out that part of the problem is from not having proper vision. The other factor is that her birthday falls at the end of August. She may not be ready yet to meet the standards that are required. I think that anyone who finds out that there child has symptoms of A.D.D., should always check out all the possiblities before ever Putting there child on Ritalin. Thank you.
Name: Janie Rodriguez - January 17, 2000
E-mail: conch4me@Xnet
Location: Baytown, TX USA
Comments: I am very interested in your work, but am not really financially ready to purchase your program I would however like some more literature if you have any-My nephew is 5yrs old in kinder and his teacher has just adviced testing we would like to go in with our eyes wide open.
Name: S. Pech - January 14, 2000
E-mail: rjpech@Xcom
Location: Massillon, OH USA
Comments: We are in the process of identifying our son's learning problem. Knows everything that is going on, just can't stay focused on seatwork tasks(especially if they involve fine-motor skills such as cutting and or writing). He's in his 2nd year of Kindergarten due to a summer birthday, and finding out at the age of 4 that he had very little vision. Most of what I've found in reading is that he may be borderline (if there is such a thing) ADD. I really do not want to go the route of medication. Any alternatives would be very helpful.
Name: Judy Wiepert - January 14, 2000
E-mail: judywpt@Xcom
Location: Englewood, CO USA
Comments: Iam curious about your theory that writing is the key for learning. I have an eleven year son who is very bright. He has had quit a bit of difficulty learning to read. He has finally been successful since he has been tutored using the Lindamood method. He still has considerable difficulty getting his thoughts on paper. He is extremely verbal. I wonder if your writing training would help speed up his mechanics and then perhaps help his flow from his brain onto the paper. I homeschooled him last year and also this year. I would like to put him back in school for 7th grade, but he must improve his ability to get things down on paper. If you have sample lessons I would be very interested in trying your method. Thank you, Judy
Name: Brad, Marion & Ashley Bentson - January 13, 2000
E-mail: bentsons@Xnet
Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Comments: Neat ideas! Wondering if this all works for "lefties"...especially our 6-yr-old
Name: Tina - January 12, 2000
E-mail: tina@Xnet
Location: Shalimar, FL USA
Comments: I have a beautiful, creative six year old son who is having great difficulty focusing in 1st grade. Particular difficulty in language, reading, writing. He is in an "exceptional student education" program, but "daydreams" a lot when not receiving the individual attention and supervision. The school is beginning to consider him a "behavior" problem because of his inability to get his work done in a timely manner. I would love to try your program, is it something an ordinary old "mom" can use at home??? Much thanks
Name: Patty Reeves - January 05, 2000
E-mail: handjive@Xnet
Location: Hudson, FL USA
Comments: I look forward to attending the workshop in safety Harbor later this month. What an innovative concept! -PR
Name: Jo Anne Zliczewski - January 03, 2000
E-mail: jzlic@Xcom
Location: Pompton Plains, NJ USA
Comments: My 8 year old daughter is having problems concentrating in school. She is in a special ed class and is very slow in completing her work. We are in the process of having her tested for ADD. It was suggested that she go on a very low dose of drugs if the diagnosis was positive. I do not want to put her on drugs if at all possible. Do you have any suggestions to alternatives? I have been giving her a cup of coffee each morning and this does seem to help some.
Name: Marle - January 02, 2000
E-mail: marlemae@Xcom
Location: Fresno, CA USA
Comments: My son has been diagnosed with UADD (ADD without the hyperactivity). He is 9 and in the 4th grade. We have been struggling to find alternative methods (other than ritalin) to help him since 1st grade, although that is exactly what his pediatrician suggested. He has such a hard time with anything involving writing. He does good in math and reading, but labors over anything he has to write. Simple homework assignments take him HOURS to complete. He doesn't hold his pencil or fork in a "normal" manner. Can your program help him? Can we see a sample lesson? Thanks for your help.
Name: Gin - January 02, 2000
E-mail: Gin 4375@Xcom
Location: Gallatin, TN USA
Comments: I am very concerned about my 11 year old daughter. She will be 12 May 1, 2000. She was diagnosed with ADHD the last 6 weeks of kindergarden. This was after me fighting all year with the public school system concerning her unattentiveness. I finally gave in and asked her primary Physician to refer her to someone that specialized in ADD/ADHD. After complete evaluation they confirmed that she did have ADHD. She has been treated since then. The first treatment of course was ritalin. This did help signficantly, although I did not like the side effects of highs and lows when coming down off the drug. I only gave it to her on school days. Otherwise I coped with her behavior, attitude, defiancy, unattentiveness. It has been a constant srtuggle to help her keep up in school. She can do the work if it is of interest to her. The only Grade she excelled in was the Fourth as the teacher gave her the attention she needed. Therefore I know she can do the work if only given the resources needed to keep her attentive and build her esteem in lieu of consistent put downs by the public school system as they look at her disability as a behavior problem not a mental disability. I now have her seeing a counselor once a week and she has just had a complete phsycological evaluation which I will receive the results January 6. I feel as I am reaching the end of my rope. It scares me as she is very disrespectful to anyone in an authority. She has no fear of consequences of her actions. She does know right from wrong, although if she choses to do something she has been told not to do she will do it willing taking whatever consequnces comes with it. She is 4 foot tall and weighs 50 pounds, very petite and very cute. She has not yet got involved in drugs, sex, or viloent behavior. I am about the only one she has any respect for. Although she is very argumentive with me when trying to get her way with things such as wearing makeup, dressing unappropriate for school, taking trinkets or things to school which cause her distractions, etc. Nothing major as of yet. I could go on forever but I'll close. Any reading or resources you could refer for me to read would be appreciated. I am limited on finances as I am now a single parent since September of 99 and I am having difficulties as it is paying for counselors and physcologist. She has been in a research program for a year for a new drug called ORSO. It is a time released form of ritalin. I would like very much to get her completely off of drug treatment. Thanking you in advance for any advice you can provide.
Name: Kathy McCartney - December 28, 1999
E-mail: friendly_lady3761@Xcom
Location: Somerset, Pa USA
Comments: My daughter is in 4th grade. She hasn't been diagonosed with anything yet, but I feel she could have a learning problem. She tries so hard at her homework, but just doesn't catch on to alot of things. Please give me some more info. Thanx.
Name: Margaret Jackson - December 14, 1999
E-mail: sjackson1@Xcom
Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA
Comments: I have a 7 year old boy who is having a difficult time in second grade. He is bright and very creative. He just can't stay in his seat and stay focused. I have read extensively about "ADD & ADHD". I do not believe in this diagnosis. I feel kids today are expected to all have the same personalies to fit the busy structured lives of the American Society. Ian is a very daring child. He has no fear at all. His school teacher is very against ritalin and would like to help my son in any way she can. Is there an outline of this program I can send her? I am very interested in it. Margaret P.S. My 4 year old daughter is just like my son!
Name: joy, a mom in Texas - December 10, 1999
E-mail: joyntx@Xcom
Location: San Antonio, Tx USA
Comments: Our 8-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD and a learning disability, though the school district will not get more specific than that. He's very bright, tested at 120 IQ, and is a whiz at math and anything he's interested in learning verbally. He's behind in reading though making great strides through lots of individual attention from me as well as his special ed teacher. His handwriting is very immature and he hates to write anything. Was never interested in coloring books though he's just started getting a little interested in them. Would like to know more specifics about your program. Do I need to contact you another way for you to mail me info., or what? We've tried visual therapy and it was a disaster; he fought with the teacher the whole time. We're understandably gun-shy about trying a new program, but I'd sure like to know more about it. Thanks!
Name: Connie Haywood - December 09, 1999
E-mail: Ruby2sda@Xnet
Location: Long Beach, CA USA
Comments: A very dear friend's little boy was diagnosed with brain cancer at about 6 years old. He has had 1/2 of his frontal lobe removed and has had no new growth of cancer for 2 years. (He is now 8.) It is very difficult to keep him on track or focused, especially in writing and his behavior can be quite aggresive. He seems to learn math easier however. Do you know of any theories with regard to training other areas of the brain to do what the area that was removed would have been doing?
Name: Tamela Butler - December 09, 1999
E-mail: fluffy_goddess@Xcom
Location: Boone, NC USA
Comments: My youngest brother has AD/HD. He is on Adderall and seems to be doing better. I am also writing a research paper on the subject, primarily on alternative methods to drugs. My family is always looking for ways to improve my brother's scholastic apptitude. We would apprieciate any additional information you have.
Name: David Bley - December 03, 1999
E-mail: dbley@Xnet
Location: Chattanooga, TN USA
Comments: My daughter is 15 years old and has been having a tough time in school. Her doctors cannot agree whether she has ADD or not. After reading some books about ADD, I myself may have ADD. We have tried Ritalin and it was not acceptable due to side effects.
Name: Ada Hetland - November 30, 1999
E-mail: adahe@Xedu
My URL: http://www.niu.edu
Location: DeKalb, IL USA
Comments: Dear Jeanette: I was searching for information on the functions of the brain and came to your webpage. I read all of the articles you had listed and agreed with all. Let me explain. I have a 16 year old daughter that was diagnosed ADHD when she was in the six grade. She was put on a small dosage of Ritalin and as the years progressed the doctor increased the dosage with the time released. She was on 20 TR plus a 5 ml in the morning, 10 ml at Noon and 20 ml at night. Her behavior was getting progresively worst. Even though she did better in school; her self steam was down and her behavior did not improve. Everytime I took her to the Pediatrician he said that she was a teenager with ADHD. I did not believe him and told him that it was not normal for my daughter to be on Ritalin. That the Ritalin was not helping. She is now a Junior and finally I admitted her to the Psych Unit at the Hospital. While there I requested all the neurological exams there are in the market. Well, the tests revealed that my daughter had a malformation of the cerebelum and she was missing the corpus collosum. All of these years that she was on Ritalin and our trials and tribulations of pain were in vain. Also, my dauther has been having minor seasures which had nothing to do with ADHD. What had save her is the fact that for the time that she could walk we had it on dancing lessons. First tap and ballett and then tap. While in HS we put her in every sport she wanted to try. Amasingly enough she liked track and tennis. We also gave her a lot of books for coloring and writing. She loves to still do these things. The teachers said that the only thing Natasha likes to do is write. She hated to read. If it wasn't for her dancing lessons, her writing, and her sports - I do not know where she would be now. We have a long ways to go but with the love of our God we will succeed. I would like to tell other parents to have their children check with a neurologist before they put them on Ritalin. Ritalin is not the answer. Exercise, dancing, writing and running, all help. What a pleasure it is to see that I am not the only one with problems. There is a good God helping all of us with childrens with need.
Name: Anne Berner - November 30, 1999
E-mail: YUP101373@Xcom
Location: Hicksville, NY USA
Comments: Alot of the information I've been reading is geared to young children. I have a 16 yr. old that has add/adhd,compared to others, not so bad. But enough to make her feel low-esteem & confidence in school. Private school from k-8.I always asked if they thought she had add. They were not, obviously, knowlegeable about this area. She went for extra help through the school district. Hated tasks given to her, but did it. She was diagnosed in 9th grade because I decided I needed to know. Now so much time has passed. Although everyone loves Brianne, Brianne lacks confidence and has basically given up on education. Hates school, peers her age. Socially she has always been an E+++.Stick her in a room with a negative and a positive, she wil come out with a positive. She would meet you for the first time and come home and tell me everything about you in such a gifted way. She'd make a great teacher for children or a social worker, but she needs an education under her belt. Now in 11th grade the cutting classes has somewhat lightened. She is in a Bosces Tech School as well. Does wonderful, when she goes. It started first for culinary, she dropped it, cosmotology & nails. Dropped the cosmotology & is now doing just the nail part. She won't attempt the hShe ard work. Her IQ is 115. She fails because she cuts. After reading article on the handwriting, I know what you mean. Brianne up to 5th grade had a beautiful handwriting, after that is was HORRIBLE! I don't understand.This is the first time in a couple of months that I hvae seen an improvement in handwriting, and a little more focus. Not sure if it's because she's now realizing hs is coming to an end next year???I can't give up on her. Many things have been done for her through the school.They even offered to place her in an alternative program out of school district. I did not want to put her in a school with kids of emotional & drug problems. She refused to take Speech & Language. She's in resource room. How do I get this kid back on track? She only has 2 credits. Believe it or not I spent $700 for a private school for her to pass English and Gloval Studies, and she did it. When she was done with the course, over the summer, she actually felt bored. The structure was there. She needs that. Public schools have freedom that private schools don't. I went ot public school myself, so I'm not knocking it. It's just that you are being treated like a responsible person and you are supposed to perform, this is not a good program for Brianne. Yet she had a hard time and was ridiculed, terribly by a couple of horrible teachers, especially in Math, the teacher made fun of the "not so smart" kids, not too cruel, huh!, so we did not make her go to a Catholic H.S. I believe this was a big mistake, but she begged us no to make her go. We would never force her. But they had the structure she needed. We learn from our mistakes. I need to get her back on track. I hope I haven't wasted you time if you cannot help. But we feel desperate here. And the sad part is Brianne is a great person. Just not a good student.Any suggestions?
Name: Sonja Short - November 26, 1999
E-mail: sonja_rose@Xcom
Location: Aurora, CO USA
Comments: My 6-year-old son's teacher suspects that my son has Sensory Integration Dysfunction. His handwriting is notgood - could this help him as well?
Name: P. Richardson - November 19, 1999
E-mail: piya80004@Xcom
Location: Arvada, Co USA
Comments: Read about your methods in the Denver Post. I am a special ed. teacher and am very interested in any methods that would benefit my students. Any chance I can see a sample lesson plan?
Name: New Mom - November 18, 1999
E-mail: sassy@Xcom
Location: Folsom, LA USA
Comments: I recently received into my care a 7 yr old boy diagnosed with ADHD. I firmly believe this a cop-out type of diagnosis. This child was adopted at age 4 from Romania, lived with his American family for 3 years and is now placed with me for adoption. His 1st adoptive family "could not control him". He is extremely bright, at the top of his class in school. I am curious to find out if his hyperactivity is caused from his past experiences and/or current situation. How may this relate to your program?
Name: Kathy Tripcony - November 17, 1999
E-mail: kteechur@Xnet
Location: Lakewood, CO USA
Comments: I am a Kindergarten teacher who also believes in the connection of right brain-left brain activities that use music with movement and would very much like to incorporate your ideas in my curriculum. Could I possibly see a sample lesson plan? P.S. The article in the Denver Post today really intrigued me about your work!
Name: Jayne Stevens-Crowell - November 17, 1999
E-mail: JayneC@Xk12.fl.us
Location: Ft. Myers, fl USA
Comments: As a special education classroom teacher with a Masters in Adapted P.E. I am very much interested in seeing a sample lesson plan. My students are in the K-3 range. How can I see a sample? Thank-you!
Name: Diane Monday - November 15, 1999
E-mail: dmonday@Xumaryland.edu
Location: Baltimore, MD USA
Comments: Hello,I am very interested in this website, as the idea of Handwriting Training seems to corralate with some of the ideas and techniques used by Milton Erickson, that also led to vast improvement in grades. When I learn more about them, may I use your ideas in the Child Partial Hospital where I am a psychotherapist, and in my private practice? Thanks.Diane
Name: Debbey Cozzone - November 13, 1999
E-mail: RevCozz@Xcom
Location: Pittsburg, CA USA
Comments: I found your site extremely interesting. I am a mother of an ADD 15 yr. old boy and an educator. Within my third grade class, I have 2 on ritalin and 2 others diagnosed as borderline. I also lecture on the subjest and am constantly looking for new information to pass on to parents. I would appreciate a dozen or so brocheres to share with these parents. Thank you
Name: Kathleen Stamper - November 13, 1999
E-mail: Kit0111@Xcom
Location: Channelview, TX USA
Comments: My son is dyslexic,ADD and has Dysgraphia. this was not known until this year when they finally did extensive testing of him. We did not know until now just how extensive his LD's were and he was not getting the services that he needed and I an going to give your article to the school to see how we can use it to help my son succeed at school. Thank you for the information keep it coming Kathleen Stamper
Name: Sharon Armstrong - November 12, 1999
E-mail: jsbeefalo@Xcom
Location: Burtchville, MI USA
Comments: My daughter Megan is 8 and in third grade. She is very artistic and has beautiful handwriting, but is so easily distracted! Her teacher must constantly re-direct her. I refuse to put her on Ritalin! I am an NP in Family Practice and am very interested in your program
Name: At Wits End - November 12, 1999
E-mail: gohagand@Xcom
Location: Varnville, SC USA
Comments: We have just started going through the testing to see if my 8 year old son has ADHD. I am looking for alternatives tomedication. Trying to learn as much as I can about the disorder and what we can do to that will benefit Jake themost.
Name: Evan's Mom - November 06, 1999
E-mail: dnolan@Xedu
Location: Savoy, IL USA
Comments: My son is in 4th Grade (9yrs old) and has not been formerly diagnoised w/ADD(inattentive) even though we started the diagnoistic process. We have had the samecomments since 1st grade from 3 different teachers in3 schools. I don't believe in medications so we haveworked on positive reinforcement, timers, simple instructions(then have Evan repeat these instructions), used incentives such as tokens (for playtime or tv time), treatsor money. I have reached the point where the therapistindicated I've done all that I could sans medication. Thedoctor now wants to start medication. We no longer see thisdoctor or therapist. I look forward to trying this handwriting method. The firststep will be a baseline w/handwriting and current behaviors documented,then evaluate/monitor each month.
Name: Beverly Henshaw - November 05, 1999
E-mail: bevhenshaw@Xcom
Location: Port Matilda, PA USA
Comments: I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and also have a special neeeds granddaughter that we have to battle to keep music therapy for her at school. Really like the information in your article.
Name: Sue Anderson - November 02, 1999
E-mail: sanderson@Xk12.ca.us
Location: Monrovia, CA USA
Comments: My daughter Tiffany is 13 years old. She is in the 7th grade in public school. We held her back a year before she started kindergarten because her preschool teacher told us she was developmentally delayed. She has been diagnosed with ADD/non-hyperactive complicated by depression. She received help through an IEP at her school until the end of the 5th grade. She was receiving occupational therapy help because she has motor skills processing delays. Her handwriting is ATROCIOUS and part of her occupational therapy was working on her cursive. All through elementary school, they brushed it off and said not to worry about her handwriting because of - you guessed it - computers. Now that she's in middle school, her teachers are screaming because they can't read her handwriting. I'm at wits end.
Name: Shelle Finch - November 01, 1999
E-mail: shelefinch@Xcom
Location: E wenatchee, wa USA
Comments: Am very interested in your program. My son is 7 and did a 3-6 yr Montessori program and did so well. The Montessori teachers say he is gifted and in the 140-150 IQ range. He has been in public school for 1st grade and 1qt of 2nd grade his teacher asked that we test him for add/adhd/ His Dr. doesn't think he has ADD and does not want him on medication neither do we. He is not progressing in public school at a rate consistent with his intelligence. We have been doing the exercises from the Handle Institue in Seattle(Handle.org). His naturopath has put him on supplements to help him increas absorbtion of certain minerals. I need to try these things for at least a month,but would be very interested in your program and plan on telling my Montessori teacher about you. I feel as though I keep trying different programs and it's hard to know which one works. The Handle says Ian is hyper-senstivie in all 5 senses. Please let me know what you think. He's a great kid who can't control his behavior most of the time.Did ok in Montessori school.Shelle
Name: Liz Heflin - October 31, 1999
E-mail: eheflin150@Xcom
Location: VaBeach, VA USA
Comments: I am a third grade teacher. I have 5 students on medication for ADHD. Eight wear glasses out of 21. How can I make a difference in my classroom. Liz
Name: Delores - October 27, 1999
E-mail: ray6209@XATT.net
Location: pensacola, fl. USA
Comments: I have a 5 year old child whom has been in foster care and several homes. he has been with me for 2 years and he is a hand full.teachers say he is so smart and can do his work when he wants. however he moves alot interrupts his teachersaall day. is the class clown.is this ADA or a child that needs strong redirection ?
Name: Erlinda Inamasu - October 25, 1999
E-mail: koolami@Xcom
Location: honolulu, HI USA
Comments: Please help me and my son. He is 8 1/2 and in third grade. I have read alot about ADD/ADHD. I have tried several ways of helping him control his behavior but non of it are fully successful. I've been told he is a very smart kid and finishes his work on time but disturbs other kids after. My question is how can I improve is "memory" to keep focused and not to be repeatedly reminded of being told about his bad behaviors. Thank you for your time.Erlinda
Name: Alan - October 15, 1999
E-mail: YOTEACHO@Xcom
My URL:
Location: Sacramento, CA USA
Comments: I'm a third grade teacher in California. ALL of my boys and two of my girls have visual perception problems. Almost all of the boys have fine motor problems. Five have been identified with "ADHD." My questions are: Do you have any seminars in the Sacramento area, and if I were to purchase your program, would I begin with K-2 program, or start with the subsequent program? HELP! I've taught for about 25 years, and children seem to be having more "problems" (especially visual- SCREENS!!!!!!!! ) than ever before.THANKS, ALAN! YOTEACHO@Xcom
Name: Alex Vance - October 15, 1999
E-mail: amvance@Xcom
Comments: My needs lie in the area of mature adults. An ADD newsletter led me to your site which led to the following question:Does Volume II (for grades 3-12) only work for children in grades 3-12 or can it work just as effectively for adults well beyond the school age years (specifically at least 15 years after the brain has physiologically matured)?Regards,Alex
Name: Carrie Lamb - October 14, 1999
E-mail: clamb3@Xnet
Comments: I have a 7 year-old daughter who has been told she has ADD the doctor wants to put her on ritlan(5mg.). I want what is best for her. I have read so much about this drug , I really do not know what to do.Grand-pa said we better never put her on ritlan, he was really strong willed about this, he would be really mad if he found out that the doctor wants her on this, maybe to the point that he may never speek to me again. What do I do? Oh yes! my daughter is also gifted. PLEASE HELP...........Sincerley,Carrie
Name: Susan - October 13, 1999
E-mail: ELIZ735@Xcom
Comments: I am interested in any ritalin alternative I can learn about. I came upon your web site tonight after banging my head on the wall with my 9 year old after homework. I will ask you this question, does your plan have any money back guarantee?Susan
Name: Carol Sherry - October 5, 1999
E-mail: Csnbs@Xcom
Comments: I have some questions about your program, although I am very interested and optomistic about it. My son is 7 1/2 years old, in 3rd grade, has been "diagnosed" with ADHD, prescribed with Ritalin (took it for 2 1/2 months atthe end of 2nd grade) now trying Adderall, has tested with an overall IQ of 140 on the WISC-R test ( 150 in the verbal). I hate medicating him! But, his teachers complain about his ditracting classroom behavior. He fidgets,squirms, plays with supplies, and talks to classmates. He also has problems focusing in class and completing assignments. With the Ritalin he improved greatly, but I didnt like the side effects (weight loss, irritability,etc.)I'm not yet sure about the Adderall. With that brief background, here are my questions: My son is left handed, how does that affect the training? How long does it take for improvements to be noticed? Do you reccommend continuingmedication during the retraining process? I'm sure I will think of more questions in the future, but answers to these will greatly help. I am especially concerned about the factor of left-handedness and how it relates to all of this. thank you so much for your time and information.Sincerely,Carol Sherry
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