Dyslogic Syndrome : Why Millions of Kids Are 'Hyper,' Attention-Disordered, Learning Disabled, Depressed, Aggressive, Defiant, or Violent - and What We Can Do About It

Dyslogical children are commonly labeled as having one or more of a mix of conditions that include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The number of children who could be described as dyslogical continues to rise sharply, and society has a tendency to lay the blame for this trend on poor parenting or bad schooling. In this ground-breaking book, Bernard Rimland argues that such conventional wisdom is not just mistaken but dangerous. Drawing on the latest research, Rimland outlines the impact of biological factors on today s children and exposes the influences of toxins and dietary deficiencies. Dyslogic Syndrome is full of valuable advice on the safe, effective treatments that are available to children, and offers positive strategies for helping parents and professionals to do the best for their dyslogical child. Dyslogical children are commonly labelled as having one or more of a mix of conditions that include Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The number of children who could be described as dyslogical continues to rise sharply, and society has a tendency to lay the blame for this trend on poor parenting or bad schooling. In this ground-breaking book, Bernard Rimland argues that such `conventional wisdom' is not just mistaken but dangerous. Drawing on the latest research, Rimland outlines the impact of biological factors on today's children and exposes the influences of toxins and dietary deficiencies. Dyslogic Syndrome is full of valuable advice on the safe, effective treatments that are available to children, and offers positive strategies for helping parents and professionals to do the best for their dyslogical child. From the brilliantly inquisitive mind of one of the world's foremost research psychologists, Dr. Bernard Rimland, comes this straightforward, meticulously researched explanation of and lucid plan of action for dyslogic disorders. A must read for parents, educators, physicians, politicians and legal practitioners.". --Max Ricketts, author, The Great Anxiety Escape. Comments about Dr Rimland's previous publications:. 'Dr Rimland's ideas are bold and controversial if 'environmental upheaval' is far more serious than 'social upheaval', as Rimland concludes, he is becoming the voice of Overview: what is "dyslogic?" The dyslogic epidemic's victims: america's "mad," "bad," and "dumbed-down" children Why "nurture" fixes can't cure dyslogic Why drugs don't cure dyslogic Why what your kids eat (or don't eat) can make them crazy, sad, or violent The contaminated brain: how our toxic environment affects our children's thinking Medically-caused dyslogic: when drugs and other medical treatments damage the brain Why no dyslogical child is "hopeless" An action plan for ending dyslogic. 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. Dyslogical children are commonly labelled as having one or more of a mix of conditions that includes bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. This text outlines the impact of biological factors on children, examining the influences of toxins and dietary deficiencies