Yes, I am very familiar. I've read his books, have the cd and not only heard him speak, but have been to his clinic outside of Boston. Our entired education system should be rooted with his philosophies about how to deal with children. Whether a chlild has a "thing" - whatever neurological or physical disorder or none at all, every brain is wired differently. While it takes a lot of work to become proficient at how to use his language and how to really implement his strategies, using his methodology as a base it is absolutely worth the effort. I'm waiting for his group to start establishing schools that utilize his model. The mantra I use and his believers cling to is the truest statement about children every made: "CHILDREN DO WELL... IF THEY CAN". Children do not wake up in the morning and say, "Gee, how can I mess up my life today. I hope I can get expelled. And it sure would be nice to tick off mom and dad today?"as most school districts think and act upon. We need to help them help themselves and see how to Problem Solve by collaboratively working with them to teach them strategies, how to hear and process information differently and how to take care of themselves. We don't help our kids by doing it for them or making excuses for them. Children (as with any adult really) WANT to do well. Our job as parents - and certainly the job of educators, although there are few out there - is to help children succeed so that they are productive and decent human beings and members of society. So yes, in answer to your question (forgive my pontificating, but having been masacred in our school district - hence my now homeschooling - I am pationate about this): yes, I am familiar with Dr. Greene and his wonderful partner Dr. Stuart Ablon and would go to hear them speak at any time if it were local enough (best presentation on ANYTHING I've ever heard in my life), would read anything they've written, would listen to any cd or watch any video they suggest or are apart of. I hope this helps. Good luck. Christine V
