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

by Russell A. Barkley

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572305606
• ISBN13: 9781572305601
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

The one ADHD book I recommend to parents

As a school psychologist, I frequently encounter parents wanting to know more about ADHD. This is the best book I have found for providing good information and a readable format. The feedback from parents has been consistently positive which has reinforced my decision to continue to recommend this book.

Excellent Book

This book was recommended to me by my son's Doctor. It is very detailed and informative. It is a great choice to learn more about ADHD. I highly recommend it.

At last someone who's done the research

My husband and son both have ADHD so when this book came up on the list of choices for a required book review for a psych class I was taking, I decided to read it. I was amazingly surprised at the well-informed, scientifically critical information he has presented. Now if you don't believe ADHD is a real condition or understand why drugs work (and why they sometimes don't) this book will only [*] you off. ADHD is the most widely researched childhood disease/condition and Russell Barkley presents the best scientifically proven info here. He not only tells parents what to look for but how to become your child's best advocate, educating you as the parent and walking you thru the process. His suggestions on methods to improve your child's performance I took to be used under the condition that either your child wasn't recieving or wasn't responding to medication. When my spouse and son, who are on different medications (my son is part of a Provigil study and my husband is using Adderall)are off their meds I find it necessary to use many of the methods he suggests, when they are on them I find they are just your average people.My bottom line on this book is read it. It should help you become more empowered as a parent. Then look at the research he sites. Being an informed, educated, discerning parent is the best thing you can do for your child.

Best Book on ADD/ADHD I have ever found !!!

As a parent of an ADHD teenager, I have found "Taking Charge of ADHD" to be the best ADHD resource ever. When I first read this book when my daughter was diagnosed ADHD over 8 years ago I found it to be not only informative as to the technical aspects of what ADD and ADHD are, but also very helpful, motivational and supportive in the ways that it describes how a parent CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE and help their child to become the best that they can be. Over the years, as my daughter has grown, ADHD has played a major role in each of her "phases of development". Each time I needed either additional support or more information on a new issue, I always turn to "Taking Charge of ADHD" first, and I have never been disappointed. This book has always been there for me both as an authoritative resource and as supportive reassurance. I recommend it to anyone who truly wants to learn about ADD/ADHD and how to understand and work with these very special children.