Attention seeking: a practical solution for the classroom.

Practical strategies [to counter these] weapons of mass disruption. The Guardian.

... even makes enjoyable bedtime reading, since Mellor's style is easy and interesting ... case studies ... bring the book alive. Special Children.

good, sound advice ... for those involved in teacher training. Educational Psychology in Practice.

... an abundance of common sense. Education and Health.

... for the harassed teacher ... invaluable. Child Care Forum.

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The Good the Bad and the Irritating: a practical approach for parents of children who are attention seeking.

Full of hope ... for parents [in] a desperate world. Advice is given with understanding, warmth and a real appreciation of what life is like when you have an impossible child. Times Educational Supplement.

A gem of a book ... written in plain English with humour and sensitivity... should be compulsory reading for all parents. Special Children.

Who's pulling the strings? ... strategies [for] exasperated parents. Yorkshire Post.

Back to your granny's wise words - the book is packed with real life examples ...[from] families and their moments of sheer desperation. Sheffield Star.

The parents [Dr Mellor] sees are in a terrible state ... [his] help is practical and focused on the future rather than past mistakes. Newcastle Journal.

I immediately felt a lot of empathy. All in all an excellent book. Special.

Up-front and practical approach to this all-encompassing challenge. Education and Health.

Insightful instruction ... Mellor is an expert in attention seeking ... timely and well written. Metro.

A very valuable resource. Children are Unbeatable Alliance.

Empowers parents ....would be ideal at parent workshops. Special Needs Information Press.

A panacea for many parents ... an immensely readable book. Young Minds.

They are driving parents mad ... but there is a consistent approach that helps. Birmingham Post.

[Mellor's] techniques will help you to turn your child from a monster into an angel. Daily Express.

Mellor's easy-going and empathetic style of writing [is] both refreshing and eminently readable ... the book is shot through with humour, modesty and encouragement and I highly recommend it. Contact a Family.

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