The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Boys in a Challenging and Complex World Hardcover
Author: PhD Rao Anthony - ISBN: 0061707821 - Language: English - Format: PDF, EPUB
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Rao, a psychologist who has worked with young boys for two decades at Harvard Medical School as well as in private practice, claims that very young boys are being misdiagnosed with disorders such as ADHD and Asperger's and are often unnecessarily treated with medications that, he believes, should be a last resort (some boys, he notes, have even been thrown out of preschool for unruly behavior). With writer Seaton, Rao argues that many young boys who grab, kick, fidget, act out in school or refuse to make eye contact are simply being true to their brain development and hardwiring; in the vast majority of cases, Rao claims, these behaviors are healthy and normal, and shouldn't require medical intervention. The authors explain that boys do best with tactile, hands-on learning and more physical movement than most schools provide. Rather than rush to label and diagnose, Rao recommends a wait-and-see approach, noting that most behavior problems are temporary developmental glitches (with the exception of autism, which benefits from early intervention). Rao offers strategies parents can employ to help their youngsters learn to communicate, socialize and deal with anger and other issues. Though a bit heavy on the case studies, Rao's text is a valuable resource for readers determining whether to seek a medical diagnosis and a prescription or opt for a behavioral plan and a strong dose of patience. (Sept.)
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“Rao deftly admonishes quick fix psychiatrists and anxious parents to more patiently deal with children’s growth and problems even if their youngsters are not developing at the speed of light...Rao’s practical book...is filled with case by case examples of children trying to find their way.” (Global Province: The Martketplace of Ideas)
“Parents are often overhwhelmed when struggling with the behavior of growing boys. Dr. Anthony Rao provides the kind of customized wisdom that comes from decades of clinical practice and—most important—success for boys at home and at school. This book is an invaluable contribution for those families in need.” (Jerome Groopman, MD, Racanati professor, Harvard Medical School; author of How Doctors Think)
“This book offers clear understanding of the various and varied ways boys grow and develop into healthy, well-adjusted adults. Many of the modern obstacles to this development—and the parental confusion they cause—fall away after one reads Dr. Rao’s compassionate, specific, problem-solving book.” (Michael Gurian, author of The Purpose of Boys)
“Parents are often overhwhelmed when struggling with the behavior of growing boys. Dr. Anthony Rao provides the kind of customized wisdom that comes from decades of clinical practice and—most important—success for boys at home and at school. This book is an invaluable contribution for those families in need.” (Jerome Groopman, MD, Racanati professor, Harvard Medical School; author of How Doctors Think)
“This book offers clear understanding of the various and varied ways boys grow and develop into healthy, well-adjusted adults. Many of the modern obstacles to this development—and the parental confusion they cause—fall away after one reads Dr. Rao’s compassionate, specific, problem-solving book.” (Michael Gurian, author of The Purpose of Boys)
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- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow (August 25, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061707821
- ISBN-13: 978-0061707827
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book completely surprised me because I agreed to accept a pre-publication review copy of this book from the Amazon Vine program and at the time didn't know much about the book other than the title and subtitle. I was thrilled at what the content actually was but worry that some readers who are looking for this information may not think the book is about that topic. My interest was to read a general parenting book about raising boys in this world that is so different than twenty years ago when I was a tween. I'm the mother of two boys aged 12 and 9 and thought maybe something here could be of use for me with my homeschooled boys (who do not have ADD or ADHD).
The book is written by a psychologist in private practice who works with families and especially, boys. In a nutshell the book is about the change in tide of our culture, namely, the re-labeling of what is normal boy behavior or a developmental glitch, a bit of a delay in maturation of young boys which has led parents, school teachers and pediatricians to label it an abnormality and seek prescription medication as a first line or only approach to stopping the behavior.
To be specific, this book is about the author's belief that too many children are being diagnosed with ADD or ADHD and that too many are on prescription medications. In his practice, Dr. Rao uses behavior modification techniques with his patients including plans with parental involvement and sometimes also the school teacher's help to solve problems without the use of medication. The book discusses the various issues some boys may have and the root cause and the treatment plan (a behavior modification plan).
Something of interest to me is that Dr.
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