Armstrong, Thomas

Presents assumptions about attention deficit disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; alternatives to the ADD/ADHD paradigm; and strategies to empower children diagnosed with it instead of control them.

Explains the theory of multiple intelligences to young people, describing each of the eight intelligences, and offering advice on how to capitalize on personal strengths. Includes quizzes, fun facts, and resources.

Explores eight different factors parents and teachers need to know about in order to encourage the personal learning styles of children, and includes discussion of the theory of multiple intelligences, and a collection of resources for further study.

Explains the theory of multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner in which he maps a broad range of human abilities by grouping them into seven categories; and discusses how the theory can be applied to issues of classroom teaching, especially with students who have been classified as learning disabled.