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"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 Published On: 2013-05-17

"If any professional knows about ADHD, it is Russell Barkley.... All in all, this is a splendid book." ― Child and Family Behavior Therapy Published On: 2013-05-17

"An excellent and readable book that will empower parents of children with ADHD." ― NAMI Advocate (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Published On: 2013-05-17

"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 Published On: 2013-05-17

"This book is unique in its up-to-date and clear presentation of the scientific underpinnings of the disorder and the pragmatic, empirically based approach to intervention that it encourages. It is also very well organized and readable; it is probably the best available resource of this type." ― Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Published On: 2013-05-17

"I certainly plan to recommend this book to parents...It empowers parents to take charge of the life of their child with ADHD rather than feel constantly distressed and overwhelmed by the special needs of these unique children." ― Canadian Medical Association Journal Published On: 2013-05-17

"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 Published On: 2013-05-17

"An excellent resource for parents, clinicians, and teachers." ― Child Psychology and Psychiatry Review Published On: 2013-05-17

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Guilford Press; 3rd edition (April 15, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1462507891
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1462507894
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.36 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.25 x 10 inches
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Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA. He is a Diplomate (board certified) in three specialties, Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP). Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering 30 editions. He has also published more than 280 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He is the founder and Editor of the bimonthly clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, now in its 20th year of publication. Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited addresses internationally and appeared on nationally televised programs such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD. He has received awards from the American Psychological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Board of Professional Psychology, Association for the Advancement of Applied and Preventive Psychology, the Wisconsin Psychological Association, and Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) for his career accomplishments, contributions to research in ADHD, to clinical practice, and for the dissemination of science. His websites are www.russellbarkley.org and ADHDLectures.com.

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Customers find the book informative and helpful for understanding ADHD. They describe it as a good read with clear writing. Many consider it an investment worth keeping and referencing. However, some readers feel the beginning is too long.

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Customers find the book informative and helpful for understanding ADHD. They appreciate the scientific research and clinical discussion on what ADHD is and what it is not. The advice is backed by solid research and conveyed in a straightforward manner. The book provides a program for behavioral intervention at home that can be modified for teenagers.

"...This book has a program for behavioral intervention at home that can be modified for a teenager, and gives simple, clear guidance on the difficult..." Read more

"...couple other books helped with ADHD, but this book identifies the scientific discoveries of ADHD and explains them...." Read more

"...It validates parents' struggles and encourages them to stand up for their child who has an actual disability...." Read more

"...It's a good book especially for parents who want to better understand their child with this illness...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and informative. They appreciate the thorough, well-written content and evidence-based approach. The beginning provides a useful resource and is described as interesting, caring, and up-to-date. Many readers recommend reading 20 minutes of the book daily for parents with children with ADHD.

"...intervention at home that can be modified for a teenager, and gives simple, clear guidance on the difficult issue of how much and in what way it may..." Read more

"...Here is what you do: Read 20 minutes in the book every day... Every day... before you know it, you have completed the book...." Read more

"...I learn A lot from it and I never want to put it down. It is a must read book. It was recommended to me from my own children's doctor." Read more

"...He is brilliant, caring and up-to date on ADHD. I routinely suggest this book to parents following psychological evaluations of children with ADHD...." Read more

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Customers find the book a good value. They say it's worth the investment, with valuable recommendations that can be referenced as new behaviors arise. The price is reasonable and the book is an asset.

"...This updated version is worth the investment. As a teacher I have recommended this book to parents and other teachers who have found it very helpful...." Read more

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"This book is a tough read. I have gotten through the first 70 pages and it has been painful...." Read more

"THIS BOOK WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST. IT IS LONG AND BIG BUT ITS A GOOD READ AND HELPS PARENTS UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT ADHD" Read more

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  • tomyris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this book if you're a parent who feels helpless
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
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    I'm writing this review because when I bought this book, the first reviews showing on my Amazon page were quite negative, and that troubled me because this book has been a game changer and a lifeline for me and my seriously ADHD teenage daughter, in a way that no other single book has been. That's mostly because, unlike other books I've read, Barkley addresses directly and proposes clear, practical, simple remedies for dealing with the incessant and destructive parent/child behavioral conflicts that have often dominated our life at home -- and that other recommendations had done very little to improve. This book deals head on with that "elephant in the room", something that was so obviously "wrong" in our lives, but that I couldn't understand because I'd done all the "right" things, including medication, behavioral therapy, academic support and trying to be a loving, understanding and firm parent. Anyone who's been there will understand, and this is the one book that really helped. Also, in defense of Barkley's serious and informed writing style, this is, of course, very serious material. For something as profound as a young person's mental health and future, it's important to know the scientific bases for the author's analysis and recommendations. Yes, there are more conversationally written books out there on this subject, which may be an easier read for some, but there's nothing abstruse or hard to read about this one, and its author imparts a lifetime's clinical and academic experience. There are many observations and surprising insights throughout the text (for example, research shows that non-intrusive background music can help ADHD kids focus on an academic task whereas complete silence or overly stimulating music is less likely to help). This book has a program for behavioral intervention at home that can be modified for a teenager, and gives simple, clear guidance on the difficult issue of how much and in what way it may be necessary to involve yourself with your teenager's school, while at the same time allowing the teen the self determination that's critical to her growth at this age. It's more densely written than some, and that's as one would expect from a worldwide leader in the field of ADHD research. I've found other books helpful on the interface of parent and ADHD teen (e.g. "Ready for Takeoff" (Maitland & Quinn), and my daughter has "The ADHD workbook for teens" (Lara Honos-Webb) which has helped her to voice her frustrations and fears, and to accept and take charge. However, I haven't yet seen any book as comprehensive and as helpful as this, and I'd urge any parent with a serious situation to read it.
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  • Bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book if your Child is diagnosed ADHD
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
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    If your child has ADHD, you need to read this book! It is big and sort of "text bookish", but it has information I didn't know and we've been dealing with our 14 year old daughter for 8 years without this workable knowledge. Magic 1-2-3 helped when she was young, and a couple other books helped with ADHD, but this book identifies the scientific discoveries of ADHD and explains them. It is also empathetic to all those parents dealing with non-ADHD kids who "think" they have the answer to how to handle the child.
    Here is what you do: Read 20 minutes in the book every day... Every day... before you know it, you have completed the book. You receive a consistent flow of information and I suggest highlighting all the key information points that will help. It is helping us help our daughter be successful in life.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource on ADHD - #1 Must Read to learn more about this disorder
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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    This is the single most helpful book on ADHD I have read thus far. It contains a lot of up to date information about the disorder that you can either read or skim. I am a mental health professional and learned a lot from the newer information in this book that has helped me with my clients and my own son. The most important thing for people to understand about ADHD is that it is a disability of the executive functioning of the brain (and everything that entails). The book explains exactly what that means and gives helpful examples to illustrate the points. It talks about research and explains what the findings mean in layman's terms. It validates parents' struggles and encourages them to stand up for their child who has an actual disability. It explains why kids with ADHD often act out and get into trouble, why this affects their self-esteem and why they are so easily frustrated. All those things you've been struggling with your child are likely related to his/her ADHD. It even goes into discipline, how to work with your school, with your family members, and how to take care of yourself in the process. Everyone you interacts with people with ADHD need this resource.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Must read book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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    I really enjoy the knowledge that this book has to offer to me as a parent. It teaches me how children were diagnosed way back from different decades to now. It's a good book especially for parents who want to better understand their child with this illness. I learn A lot from it and I never want to put it down. It is a must read book. It was recommended to me from my own children's doctor.
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  • Alisha
    5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
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    Perhaps one of the BEST books I have read about ADHD! As parent of child with ADHD, this book has been invaluable and has provided me with much more information than I could have ever imagined to getting out of a book. At some points, it may be a bit difficult to read, but the author makes sure to reference previous points, if related, and he also lists a number of other resources throughout the book (and towards the back of the book)! I highly recommend this book to any frustrated ADHD parent, and others who simply want to know more about it!
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  • Michael Cawley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for parents and professionals.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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    As a licensed psychologist and parent, I give this book my highest recommendation. Dr. Barkley clearly know and understands children with ADHD. This book is informative, accurate, and practical. If you are beginning to learn about ADHD, this is the book with which to start. I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Barkley and hear him speak on ADHD. He is brilliant, caring and up-to date on ADHD. I routinely suggest this book to parents following psychological evaluations of children with ADHD. As a parent, this book has also been very helpful in parenting my son. Michael J. Cawley III, PhD
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  • Lucy V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Información imprescindible
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2020
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    Este material es necesario para psicoterapeutas, padres y maestros para estar bien informados sobre el déficit de atención. Un material donde aprenderás sobre como comprender y convertirte en una verdadera red de apoyo.
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  • Leah Wachsler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic program. Practical hands-on ideas that work!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2019
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    First I wish to note that my son who is ADHD, and is using Ritalin, is creative and fully functional with excitement all around him. He has bright impossible ideas and has all the positives an ADHD can have. Except that lots of the negative spontaneous comments and actions have minimized. It makes it much easier for me as a parent to teach him behavioral and life skills because he is calmer and easier to communicate with.
    Some reviews dislike the book because it supports medication in addition to behavioral skills. The exercises that these reviews mention may work theoretically, but you would need lots of time and resources on the part of the parent and lots of cooperation on part of the child, besides all the parenting skills that need to be taught with much more patients than with non-ADHD children. For working parents this may be operation impossible. After all said and done, even for parents that have all the time in the world, the child will be busy either with school or with exercise, and almost nothing else.
    I've checked the reviews on Amazon.com. Someone posted a very positive and informative review back in January, and the that review already has 110 Helpful hits.
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  • Barakat ASMAA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book
    Reviewed in Germany on July 19, 2020
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    When I knew that my daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, I haven't any idea or trusted information about it, this book is not just a source of information but moreover, gives you the sensation that it was written just for you. The writer describes everything even your emotions, hard times, and challenges which changes from one to the other. I really recommend this book to everyone who has a child with ADHD.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2018
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    As a parent new to the diagnosis of ADHD I have found this book exceptionally valuable in understanding ADHD. I would recommend any book written by R Berkeley including his You Tube videos about the condition of ADHD, parenting ADHD and how to be the executive parent for your child with this diagnosis. Already his books and videos have informed me well enough to deal with school, medical appointments and general life experiences with a knowledgeable and informed grasp of ADHD. Thank you Dr R Berkeley.
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  • T2
    5.0 out of 5 stars La bible du TDA/H.
    Reviewed in France on December 13, 2017
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    L'ouvrage grand public le plus complet à ma connaissance sur le TDA/H. J'ai eu l'occasion d'en lire quelques uns, en français mais aussi celui du Dr Green (recommandé également) : celui-ci sort du lot par son approche complète.
    Ceux qui, encore nombreux en France chez les professionnels de l'enfance, ne croient que dans l'approche psychanalytique des troubles du développement y verront certainement l'oeuvre d'un obscur charlatan.
    Ceux qui sont ouverts à une actualisation des approches freudiennes trouveront de précieux éclairages : le Dr Barkley fait un point précis sur ce trouble, et va surtout plus loin et de façon plus concrète dans la mise en oeuvre de dispositifs pratiques.
    Il fait référence chez un nombre croissant de professionnels, associations et au sein de CHU, ce qui n'a rien d'étonnant.
    Une lecture chaudement recommandée aux parents (et aux professionnels curieux), y compris à ceux qui déjà performants dans la gestion de leur(s) petit(s) TDA/H.
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