It is no easy task to find a teaching technique that can truly change the course of a child with special needs. Thirty years ago, when Janet Tubbs began working with children who had low self-esteem and behavioral problems, she developed a successful program using art, music, and movement. Believing that unconventional children required unconventional therapies, she then took her program one step further--she applied it to children with Autism, AD/HD, and Asperger's Syndrome. Her innovative methods and strategies not only worked, but actually defied the experts. In this new book, Janet Tubbs has put together a powerful teaching tool to help parents, therapists, and teachers work with their children. The book is divided into four parts. Part One begins by introducing and explaining Janet's novel approach to teaching. Her goal is to balance the child's body, mind, and spirit through proven techniques. The next three parts provide a wide variety of exercises, activities, and games that are both fun and effective. Each is designed to reduce hyperactivity, increase and prolong focus, decrease anger, develop fine motor skills, or improve social and verbal skills. All are part of a program created to help these children relate to their environment without fear, anxiety, or discomfort. Just because a child may appear stubborn and difficult, doesn't mean that the child isn't intelligent, curious, or creative. With the right approach, such a child can be reached, taught, and, hopefully, started on the road to improvement. The daily lessons provided in this book may be just what you and your child have been waiting for.

"This is not a book you read cover to cover at one sitting but something that you will keep reaching for. There is a whole lot of good sound advise about nourishing the soul to participating with your child in the various therapeutic activities like art,puppetry and music that are available.It is true that a lot of these children are very sensitive and have an artistic temperament. In the speech and hearing section the author talks about the importance of giving a child enough time and chance to respond because they take longer and we are so used to very quick responses. This one piece of advice has also changed the way I encourage my child to respond and I am seeing results when I am patient.Overall this is a very good and highly recommended addition to those collecting good material for their Autism, ADD or Asperger advise library. A lot of the advise and suggestions are not some quick fixes but will change how you view these conditions and your profound role in improving the lives of these children." - "Smallworld"