Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

385 Pages·2013·3.36 MB·English

by  Russell A. Barkley

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Praise for Taking Charge of ADHD
“Dr. Barkley is a foremost researcher who has devoted his career to teaching and help-
ing those with ADHD. This book brings together in one place everything that parents
need to cope with daily challenges and make important decisions about their child’s care.
Dr. Barkley’s knowledge, brilliance, and dedication shine through on every page like a
beacon of hope.”
—Edward M. Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction
“An invaluable, comprehensive resource. The book arms you with the most current sci-
entifc facts, including a clear explanation of executive functions and their role in ADHD.
Dr. Barkley has a gift for providing practical, easy-to-understand guidance that empow-
ers you to become an effective advocate for your child.”
—Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, MS, parent and author of Teaching Teens
with ADD, ADHD & Executive Function Defcits
“Dr. Barkley helps parents make order out of chaos and problem-solve more effectively.
That’s what I love about this book! Taking Charge treats parents respectfully and intel-
ligently. You’ll go back repeatedly—maybe even every day—to the sections on becoming
an executive parent and managing life with ADHD.”
—Mary Fowler, parent and author of Maybe You Know My Kid
“This is not just another book. This is a great book....Although aimed at parents, it has
something for everyone involved with ADHD kids: teachers, psychologists, doctors, and
family. I am not going to lend this book to parents (although I will show it to them)
because they need to buy it so they have it on hand to read and reread.”
—Pediatric News (review by J. Clyde Ralph, MD)
“An excellent and readable book that will empower parents of children with ADHD.”
—NAMI Advocate
“As a starting point for parents, or for smaller libraries that can only afford one title,
B arkley’s book is the frst choice.”
—Library Journal
“I am always looking for the best book, the right book or the latest book. Let me tell you
about one: Russell A. Barkley, PhD’s, Taking Charge of ADHD.”
—Psychiatric Times (review by Ellen R. Fischbein, MD)
“This book features pioneering research that provides new insight into preventing ADHD
from becoming a major obstacle in a child’s (and parent’s) life....Parents will appreciate
having this book on hand, and teachers will want a copy to show parents who are ready
for a resource.”
—Intervention in School and Clinic
“If any professional knows about ADHD, it is Russell Barkley....All in all, this is a splendid
book.”
—Child and Family Behavior Therapy
Taking Charge of ADHD
Selected works from Russell A. Barkley
For more information, visit the author’s website: www.russellbarkley.org
For General Readers
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
Russell A. Barkley with Christine M. Benton
Your Defant Child, Second Edition: Eight Steps to Better Behavior
Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton
Your Defant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Confict and Rebuild Your Relationship
Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin with Christine M. Benton
For Professionals
ADHD and the Nature of Self-C ontrol
Russell A. Barkley
ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says
Russell A. Barkley, Kevin R. Murphy, and Mariellen Fischer
Attention-D efcit Hyperactivity Disorder, Third Edition:
A Clinical Workbook
Russell A. Barkley and Kevin R. Murphy
Attention-D efcit Hyperactivity Disorder, Third Edition:
A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment
Russell A. Barkley
Barkley Defcits in Executive Functioning Scale—
C hildren and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA)
Russell A. Barkley
Barkley Functional Impairment Scale—
C hildren and Adolescents (BFIS-CA)
Russell A. Barkley
Executive Functions:
What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved
Russell A. Barkley
Taking Charge
of
ADHD
Third EdiTion
The Complete,
Authoritative Guide
for Parents
russEll A. BArklEy, Phd
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Last digit is print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Barkley, Russell A., 1949–
Taking charge of ADHD : the complete, authoritative guide for parents / Russell A.
Barkley. — Third edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4625-0851-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-1-4625-0789-4 (pbk. :
alk. paper)
1. Attention-defcit hyperactivity disorder—Popular works. 2. Child rearing—
Popular works. I. Title.
RJ506.H9B373 2013
618.92´8589—dc23
2012050510