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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dr Melillo has brought together, in one book, much of what we have already begun to understand about neurological issues undermining a wide range of learning difficulties and the reviews from families on the USA Amazon site are very promising.
As an educational psychologist (West of England Education Centre) I am convinced that diet and exercise, as emphasised in his book, (and sleep) are extremely important factors when considering barriers to educational achievement. There is also growing evidence to support music therapy, vision therapy and sensory diets of exercises - but it is rather unique to find such a holistic approach in one book.
Dr Melillo has provided a 'self-help' book for parents - giving away his current knowledge and understanding for a few pounds rather than 'cashing in' on parents' desperation to help children who are struggling academically - which is admirable.
Dr Melillo considers brain inbalance to be the primary cause. This is one of many theories which are not proven or unproven as we still know very little about the brain. A detailed and comprehensive assessment is, however, usually good practice, given the complexities of the issues involved. It is also good practice to monitor progress carefully and on a regular basis- all of which Dr Melillo encourages parents to do.
The amount of assessment could be intimidating to some families, and you do need a stop-watch as well as the other equipment listed, but it is important to appreciate that the interventions are likely to be less demanding, as the children are unlikely to have difficulties in all areas. Dr Melillo also suggests that the programme may produce discernible results within the first 3 months.
I would be very interested to hear feedback from any parents completing the programme. Those unable to do so would, however, still benefit from following the diet and aerobic exercise elements, whilst schools might also like to dip into the book to incorporate some of the assessments in their own work.
As an educational psychologist (West of England Education Centre) I am convinced that diet and exercise, as emphasised in his book, (and sleep) are extremely important factors when considering barriers to educational achievement. There is also growing evidence to support music therapy, vision therapy and sensory diets of exercises - but it is rather unique to find such a holistic approach in one book.
Dr Melillo has provided a 'self-help' book for parents - giving away his current knowledge and understanding for a few pounds rather than 'cashing in' on parents' desperation to help children who are struggling academically - which is admirable.
Dr Melillo considers brain inbalance to be the primary cause. This is one of many theories which are not proven or unproven as we still know very little about the brain. A detailed and comprehensive assessment is, however, usually good practice, given the complexities of the issues involved. It is also good practice to monitor progress carefully and on a regular basis- all of which Dr Melillo encourages parents to do.
The amount of assessment could be intimidating to some families, and you do need a stop-watch as well as the other equipment listed, but it is important to appreciate that the interventions are likely to be less demanding, as the children are unlikely to have difficulties in all areas. Dr Melillo also suggests that the programme may produce discernible results within the first 3 months.
I would be very interested to hear feedback from any parents completing the programme. Those unable to do so would, however, still benefit from following the diet and aerobic exercise elements, whilst schools might also like to dip into the book to incorporate some of the assessments in their own work.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having a child on the autism spectrum (asperger), I am documenting myself as much as possible to see what I can do to help my child. There is not a lot of help available from the institutions. However this book really offers help for parents. First of all, it suggests a different way of looking at the causes of the symptoms which describe autism, and dyslexia. Then it proposes simple exercises to do to get the brain back in sync.
I shall keep you posted for the results.
I shall keep you posted for the results.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I was disappointed with this book as he took a very long time getting to the meat of the issue and it just seemed like a very long advert for the courses he runs in America.
I know lots of people though have been helped by this book so I'd buy it second hand if I were you !!
I know lots of people though have been helped by this book so I'd buy it second hand if I were you !!
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