Reviews of "The Total Transformation" Behavior Therapy

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matthellstrom

We've used it, had good luck. Works for ADD, ADHD, and ODD kids. Not recommended for RAD kids, for them I'd recommend Nancy Thomas, www.attachment.org. We've written articles on both products on our site, http://positiveparentingskills.com

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mamiller6

I've used this program for two years now. It has a lot of common sense and I found it helpful. I have used it on all my children, but the one child I've gotten it for, it has not helped. She has gotten progressively worse as she doesn't care about punishment or reward. We have been seeing a therapist three times a week for about eight months now. It's not working either, so I guess I'll say it works as long as your child is willing to change. But if they are not then I'm starting to think nothing in the world will help.

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jmacek07

I have a pretty well behaved child. However I know those things can turn so I got a copy of this course in hopes of being prepared if we ever did run into problems. You can't know too much right? I ended up writing a full review of the total transformation program.

http://www.betterparenting.com/the-total-transformation-program/

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Stngray

I am retired now, and my daughter is also a Counselor (elementary school), plus she is a Behavior Analyst. There are many books written that are not useful. Most importantly, what is the author's credentials. She should at least have an M.S. or Ph.D. Behavior counseling is very effective, but better to actually see a therapist or counselor. Most insurances cover this. In my daughter's school, she also can refer children to places that accept medicaid, etc. if the child is in need of services. Good luck.

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Lilac

Your little guy is special needs. I think these videos are for kids that have just been let run wild without good controls. You might make matters worse. He can't help it and needs professional help.

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Arlinn

I posted this very question here a while back. Well, time has marched on. We never did try "The Total Transformation". Although the good intentions were there, it is so hard to follow through with consistency 100% when things are in such a crisis. My son has ADHD and was out of control too. We ended up putting him on medication. We put it off for a long time. It has turned out very well however. He is on Concerta and it has made a tremendous difference. It has helped take the edge off so we can all work together much better on the issues and behavior. It has allowed us to make progress.

My son is 10 years old and he even realizes now when the medication is wearing off and will tell us that it is difficult for him to control himself or focus, so we know how to respond. We have those resbit hours of the day when we can work together better on new habits and such. He is extremely strong willed so we have the same issues basically but we can make and follow boundaries, discipline, discuss much better.

Generally we don't administer it to him now on weekends or holidays to give his body a break from the drug, (unless he is going to be away from home and needs that extra help to be more in control, not in others space, etc.). His school work has improved tremendously. His teachers are amazed at what he can do. I strongly recommend reading Dr. Thomas Phelan's books "All About Attention Deficit Disorder" and "1-2-3 Magic".

I was able to borrow them from the library. He does have these on video, which I was also able to borrow. They were excellent in helping us to understand and work with ADHD. I read alot but these helped the most. I hope you find success. God Bless.

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readingiggits

Total waste of $$$$. Didn't work worth squat! Don't fall for it; they're out to prey on people who are at their wits end with difficult children.

Does any one have experience with a behavioral therapy called "The Total Transformation" by James Lehman?