"A Mind At A Time"  by Dr. Mel Levine.

 

(A Resource for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADD, ADHD or even Asperger's syndrome)

 

Dr. Levine is a well-known developmental pediatrician, who specializes in children with different styles of learning.  He discusses how some children have strengths in visual learning or auditory learning, but also how these can

be weaknesses in other children.

 

Every child is unique and he shows that their brain wiring does not always fit into the mold of typical school learning patterns.  These children can become frustrated and feel worthless and thereby give up and become depressed.  By explaining how parents and teachers can encourage a child's strengths we can help them become achievers instead of frustrated failures.

 

Contents: 

The Ways of Learning - discussing how the mind processing systems work

Our Attention Control system - talks about the mental energy system works  and how the intake and output can affect attention - especially in school and subjects that do not engage our attention.

Our Memory System - goes over short term memory and active working  memory and how we can help them "Remember to Learn and Learn to Remember."

Our Language System, Motor System, Spatial and Sequential Ordering System as well as Our Social Thinking System are all explained and the last chapters helps you identify your child's issues and gives helpful techniques

to foster their strengths and help them overcome their roadblocks.

 

Noreen Gaske, PNP

Noreen joined the Williamsville Pediatric Center in 1999. She received her undergraduate degree from Daemon College (Bachelor of Science - Summa Cum Laude), and her Master of Science from SUNY @ Buffalo (Magna Cum Laude). She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the WNY Chapter of the same. She is a recipient of the Student Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award and the Nurse Practitioner Student Scholarship Award. Noreen has been a Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2003 helping our patients with a wide array of breastfeeding concerns.

Noreen is married with three children and enjoys sewing and sailing with her family.