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George Lynn - Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child – - 9781843108207 - V9781843108207
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Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child –

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Description for Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child – Paperback. Drawing on their experiences with their son, who has TS, the authors offer strategies for creating an affirmative social and emotional environment that unlocks the potential genius in 'neurologically eccentric' children. They discuss identifying the signs of giftedness, providing care and mentoring, and using medication with due consideration. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN; MMZ; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 371.

Genius! is an inspiring guide to nurturing the remarkable abilities of "attention different" (AD) children diagnosed with conditions such as autism, Asperger Syndrome, AD/HD, bipolar disorder, or Tourette Syndrome (TS).

Drawing on their experiences with their own son, who has TS, George T. Lynn and Joanne Barrie Lynn offer a positive parenting philosophy and successful strategies for creating an affirmative social and emotional environment that unlocks the potential genius in 'neurologically eccentric' children. The authors emphasize the importance of identifying the signs of giftedness, providing the necessary care and mentoring, and using medication with due consideration of its benefits ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843108207
SKU
V9781843108207
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10

About George Lynn
George T. Lynn MA is a Certified Medical Health Counselor who pioneered the use of psychotherapy for adults and children with neuropsychological issues. When his son was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 1991, he realized that personality can be powerfully impacted by brain chemistry independent of environment. George T. Lynn works with children and adults with ADD, Tourette Syndrome, Bipolar ... Read more

Reviews for Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child –
The Lynns' account of parenting their son with TS is augmented with information that all parents of children with atypical neurology will find compelling. From the pros and cons of medication to coping with impulsivity and rage, this revised edition also includes additional information on older children.
Tourette Syndrome Association This is a very good book... after reading a ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child –


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