Thomas Armstrong Bücher

Das Märchen vom ADHS-Kind kritisiert die fehlerhafte Diagnostizierung von Millionen Kindern mit Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung (ADHS) und den übermäßigen Einsatz psychoaktiver Medikamente wie Ritalin. Der Autor argumentiert, dass viele als ADHS bezeichnete Verhaltensweisen aktive Reaktionen auf komplexe soziale, emotionale und erzieherische Einflüsse sind. Er ermutigt Eltern, an den Ursachen der Probleme zu arbeiten, anstatt Symptome mit potenziell schädlichen Medikamenten oder Verhaltensveränderungsprogrammen zu überdecken. Zu den fünfzig empfohlenen „drogenfreien“ Strategien gehören Maßnahmen zur Stärkung des Selbstwertgefühls sowie zur Förderung von Vitalität und Kreativität. Das Buch bietet außerdem Checklisten, um die besten Interventionen für individuelle Kinder zu finden. Der Autor vertritt eine positive Sicht auf Kinder und deren Lernfähigkeit und betont, dass Kinder mit Aufmerksamkeits- und Verhaltensproblemen im Kern normale und gesunde Wesen sind. Er erkennt an, dass es unkonzentrierte, hyperaktive oder impulsive Kinder gibt, jedoch ist das ADHS-Konzept nicht hilfreich, um solche Verhaltensweisen zu verstehen. Er ist nicht grundsätzlich gegen Medikamente, sieht jedoch die Notwendigkeit, dass Eltern über alle Alternativen informiert sind, um ihren Kindern zu helfen, erfolgreich zu sein.

Exploring the insights of renowned thinkers and creators, this book delves into the current state of education in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how children learn and offers guidance for teachers on unlocking students' hidden potential. Through various perspectives, it aims to inspire a reevaluation of educational practices to better nurture children's abilities.

Describes nine different forms of intelligence, from verbal ability to a concern for nature, and suggests ways to benefit from the stronger intelligences and to develop the weaker ones.

A cross-cultural view of life's entire journey, citing both research and anecdotal evidence in a comprehensive view of the challenges we face at every stage of our development

Focusing on individual interests, this book guides parents and educators in identifying and nurturing children's unique learning styles and passions. Through insights from educator Thomas Armstrong, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing subjects, activities, or hobbies that inspire creativity and engagement. The approach aims to foster an environment where children can thrive academically and creatively by tapping into their natural strengths.

Armstrong describes the best practices in education based on what we currently know about human development.

Focusing on the unique strengths of adolescents, this book reframes common negative traits into positive qualities such as insight, passion, and creativity. Grounded in neuroscience, it outlines eight instructional elements to help educators support students in developing critical thinking, emotional regulation, and social skills. With practical strategies, real-life school examples, and additional resources, it addresses the disconnect between adolescent brain development and current educational practices, advocating for a more engaging and supportive learning environment.

Based on psychologist Howard Gardner's pioneering theory of "multiple intelligences," the original edition of 7 Kinds of Smart identified seven distinct ways of being smart, including "word smart," "music smart," "logic smart," and "people smart." Now, with the addition of two new kinds of smart--"naturalist" and "existential"--7 Kinds of Smart offers even more interesting information about how the human psyche functions. Complete with checklists for determining one's strongest and weakest intelligences, exercises, practical tips for developing each type of smart, a revised bibliography for further reading, and a guide to related Internet sites, this book continues to be an essential resource, offering cutting-edge research for general consumption.