The Churkendoose Anthology: True Stories of Triumph Over Neurological Dysfunction

by Judith Bluestone

Book Overview

ADD/ADHD has become the malady of the decade. Recent estimates indicate that 15% of Americans have a learning disability. That the incidence of autism is rising at alarming rates is widely accepted.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972023550
• ISBN13: 9780972023559
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN)
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A positive message of hope

Compiled and edited by Lisa Brenner, The Churkendoose Anthology: True Stories of Triumph over Neurological Dysfunction is a collection of uplifting testimonies offering a positive message of hope to individuals afflicted with neurodevelopment problems ranging from attention disorders, learning disabilities, Tourette's Syndrom, or an acquired brain injury, to Cerebral Palsy, sleep disorders, Vestibular Dysfunction, Down's Syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. True success stories of the HANDLE (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency) approach in helping young people and their parents. Enhanced with an informative commentary by Judith Bluestone, The Churkendoose Anthology is highly recommended as an engaging and encouraging read, especially for anyone having to cope with a neurological dysfunction.

Churkendoose Flies

The Churkendoose Anthology is a touching compilation of true stories of individuals and families who have triumphed over behavioral dysfunction without the use of drugs. It is an inspiration to all who know someone or suffer themselves. Professional therapists, MDs, especially including pediatricians will benefit from reading and learning about this unique way of healing a multitude of behavioral issues.

It depends on how you look at things

After reading the Churkendoose Anthology, I am embarrassed to feel overwhelmed by my own daily problems. The true stories in this collection show determined people overcoming extreme odds when they look at things differently. The people at The HANDLE Institute must look at neurological problems with a wide lens encompassing everything that might influence a person's development. I am inspired to revisit the problems I once thought intractable. When at first you don't see an answer, look wider and learn more. Have you heard Ray Bolger sing the Churkendoose song? It is a silly children's rhyme that helps individuals feels good about who they are and how they're uniqueness can be an advantage if only they could see it that way. The song comes to life at The HANDLE Institute.

For parents, educators, therapists -- invaluable insights

Although a relatively new practitioner, I didn't anticipate the power within these stories about how HANDLE inlfuenced individual clients and their families. If you care about someone with a neurodevelopmental disorder or maladaptive behavior patterns -- at any age -- you should expose your heart strings to this book. If you work with children or adults whose progress seems stymied, you'll want to know how these 30 folks surmounted seeming barriers. And if you just want to revive hope that creative solutions to difficult problems exist, the Churkendoose Anthology does that, too.

The Churkendoose Anthology

If you have any of the following: dyslexa, ad/hd, tourette's, autism, biploar, ocd, cerberal palsy, oppositional defience, dyspraxia, aphasia, balance diorders, any form of learning problems... or have a child or friend who does, please read this book: This is a collection of personal stories by both adults and children as they triumphed over developmental, or traumatic, neurological dysfunction. HANDLE technique is gentle, compassionate, and very effective. I was often in tears as I read their stories of personal despair and final recovery. This book could very well change your life, or the life of someone you love.