Taking charge of ADHD the complete, authoritative guide for parents

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they...

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Main Author: Barkley, Russell A., 1949- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : The Guilford Press, [2020]
Edition: Fourth edition.
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Summary: Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they do--and provides practical steps to help them live up to their potential. Readers learn how to find the right professional help, get needed support at school, and manage challenging behavior using proven techniques. Packed with realistic stories and problem-solving ideas, this empathic guide is solidly grounded in science. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD, the latest information on the causes of the disorder, current facts on medications, a new discussion of sibling issues, advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves, and much more. Purchasers can download and print several practical tools.
Physical Description: xv, 381 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-364) and index.
ISBN: 9781462542673
1462542670
9781462543199
1462543197
Author Notes: Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Barkley has worked with children, adolescents, and families since the 1970s and is the author of numerous books for both professionals and the public, including 12 Principles fir Raising a Child with ADHD and Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, Dr. Barkley is a recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association, among other honors. His website is www.russellbarkley.org.