"Barbara Sher's new book Attention Games is just the sort of fresh contribution we need right now in a culture gone mad with labeling kids as "ADHD." Her simple games and activities are wonderful for helping kids of all ages focus their attention while learning new things, thinking in new ways, and exploring the world around them. Parents, if you believe your child is inattentive, think Attention Games first, and Ritalin later (much later!)."
-- Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. author The Myth of the A.D.D. Child: 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion, and ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom.
Attention, please! These sensory-rich activities are sensational! They will
encourage kids to relate purposefully to others and participate wholeheartedly
in the world around them as they focus intentionally on novel experiences
and ideas.
-- Carol S. Kranowitz, M.A. Author: The Out-of-Sync Child
"The workshops were very exciting and provided a lot of opportunity for participant activity, involvement and fun....the activities presented were practical and fun ways to increase motor planning,strength and coordination. The versatile activities and techniques learned could be used by family members at home or by interventionist or therapist in the classroom, home or clinic"
--Holly Harrison , Associate Director, University Affiliated Program, NET New Mexico
"I think we were very privileged to have Ms. Sher. i was amazed at
how many simple and practical ideas she was able to share with us in such
a short time. Following her visit, we obtained a copy of her books on games
and making toys with everyday item which has been extremely useful for our
special needs and preschool staff. I highly recommend Ms, Sher as an excellent
and inspirational trainer."
-- Karen Thomas, SCF,Special Needs Coordinator, Save The Children,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
"I met Ms. Sher in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she was making a
presentation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' family and Child Education
Conference. It is putting it lightly to say that I have been touched by Barbara
Sher. As an educator for thirty years, I am enthused by her inward enthusiasm,
It comes out and grabs you. Her evident joy of and for life makes you move.
Finally I', blessed because I know that as long as there are educators around
the caliber of Barbara, many people will have the opportunity to be all that
they can be and enjoy the journey"
-- Patricia Kindles-Ford, Choctaw Indians family and Education center,
Conehatta, Mississippi
In my business as a continuing education provider for occupational, physical
and speech therapists and special educators, I have had her teach at a multi-disciplinary
symposium. I know from the evaluations by participants that the high level
of expertise in her field and her communication abilities were recognized
and appreciated. Participants were very positive about their learning experience
with Ms. Sher"
-- Eileen Richter, Professional Development Programs, Minnesota