"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
Barbara Sher's workshop, Power of Play, Sensory games for ALL children is a total full body immersion of fun and discovery. You won't just learn about child developmental stages – you will become a child and learn what it is to grow and play. And learn you will – by doing! Picture a room full of adults sitting on the floor making games out of household items. Picture dozens of paper balls flying in the air, through the air and above the crowd. Now, picture yourself having the time of your life and learning what it is to be a child again. How does it feel? Joyous and delightful!"
--Mary Halvorson, Family Education Coordinator Swindells Center/Providence Child Center - Portland Oregon
"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
" I attended the conference in Halifax, England and i would just like to say how truly brilliant I found it. You were amazing and such an inspiration and now i have so many ideas that I didn't have before + the ability to expand on them even further!! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us.
-- Louise Edwards, United Kingdom
I've seen Barbara's work first hand. She gave a great workshop on "Making Toys from Trash", and it was terrific. The teachers and parents thoroughly enjoyed her presentation. There was a lot of creativity on the part of participants, and a lot of laughter! Her information was pertinent and worthwhile for everyone, including the children who would benefit from the resulting toys.
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Lois Hickman, OTR, www.animalsandpeopletogether.org