Taking Charge of ADHD

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

The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to:

*Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do.
*Get an accurate diagnosis.
*Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support.
*Implement a proven eight-step behavior management plan.
*Build your child's academic and social skills.
*Restore harmony at home.

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, downloadable practical tools, and much more.

  • Format: Paperback | 381 pages
  • Dimensions: 178 x 254 x 25.4mm | 620g
  • Publication date: 14 Jul 2020
  • Publisher: Guilford Publications
  • Imprint: Guilford Press
  • Publication City/Country: New York, United States
  • Language: English
  • Edition: New edition
  • Edition Statement: 4th New edition
  • ISBN10: 1462542670
  • ISBN13: 9781462542673
  • Bestsellers rank: 55,345

More Books:

Taking Charge of ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 401
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-06-12 - Publisher: Guilford Publications

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this comprehensive, bestselling work has earned its place as the leading resource for parents. Prominent authority
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 294
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-07-22 - Publisher: Guilford Press

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 226
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-10-11 - Publisher: Guilford Publications

"From his decades of research and work with thousands of families, leading authority Russell A. Barkley knows how overwhelming the everyday challenges of ADHD c
ADHD in Adults
Language: en
Pages: 513
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-11-01 - Publisher: Guilford Press

Providing a new perspective on ADHD in adults, this compelling book analyzes findings from two major studies directed by leading authority Russell A. Barkley. G
Putting on the Brakes
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Patricia O. Quinn
Categories: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Magination Press

Offers tips and techniques to manage attention disorders including improving organisational skills, strategies for making friends, controlling emotions and bein
Taking Care of ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 380
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005 - Publisher:

Includes information about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), evaluation and diagnosis of child, behaviour management and coping strategies for pa
ADHD and the Nature of Self-control
Language: en
Pages: 442
Authors: Russell A. Barkley
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997-08-01 - Publisher: Guilford Press

Renowned authority Russell Barkley provides a radical shift of perspective on ADHD. He argues that the disorder is not at root attentional, but rather a develop
Getting Ahead of ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 312
Authors: Joel T. Nigg
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-06-26 - Publisher: Guilford Publications

Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary chang
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD
Language: en
Pages: 225
Authors: Mary V. Solanto
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-08-21 - Publisher: Guilford Publications

This highly practical book provides evidence-based strategies for helping adults with ADHD build essential skills for time management, organization, planning, a
ADHD 2.0
Language: en
Pages: 209
Authors: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
Categories: Family & Relationships
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-01-12 - Publisher: Ballantine Books

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books