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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Russell A. Barkley
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 4737
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 321
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 0.9
ISBN: 1572305606
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.928589
EAN: 9781572305601
ASIN: 1572305606
Publication Date: September 1, 2000
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A treasured resource, this book empowers parents by arming them with the knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need to ensure that their child with ADHD receives the best care possible. Dr. Barkley explains what the latest research reveals about the nature of ADHD, its causes, and the most effective treatment strategies. Described are the problems that children with the disorder typically face as they grow from toddlerhood through adolescence, and associated challenges facing the whole family. Drawing on decades of influential clinical work and research, the book provides concrete suggestions for improving children's behavior and school performance, enhancing their self-esteem, and restoring harmony to the home.
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 Getting the Facts Straight about ADHD September 29, 2008
Finally, a book that doesn't talk down to parents, but lays all the facts, research and myth busting information on the line. "Taking Charge of ADHD" helps parents get a solid understanding of ADHD before jumping into the strategies for success, something most other books skip. With a better understanding, parents are better able to approach their child with an individual plan for success. The behavior changing strategies work and the information on medication is research based and solid. The book does not, however, discuss ADHD with primarily inattentiveness in much detail, other than providing a description of it. But for hyperactivity issues this book is a comprehensive and successful resource for parents.
Review by Patricia Dischler, Author, "From Babysitter to Business Owner: Getting The Most Out of Your Home Child Care Business" and "Because I Loved You: A Birthmother's View of Open Adoption." [...]
Helpful, scientific resource September 23, 2008
As a parent of a child who is seriously affected by ADHD, I find this book an excellent resource. My child's disability goes way beyond simple attention difficulties, and Barkley addresses this when he describes ADHD as a developmental disorder of self-control. When your child is affected to the very core by ADHD, medications do become a very plausible choice to help him have some quality of life. My son has many strengths, and we have chosen to use every available resource to bring those strengths to the forefront. I think Barkley's book is a solid, fact-based resource. My hope is that someday we learn enough about the brain to understand ADHD even better.
Good reference material May 7, 2008
I'm a year into the search for help for my 8 year old son with AD/HD. Reading this book at first was a drag....I have been on the internet and learned a lot about the whys and the hows. However, what was very helpful were the parts about how to handle social situations and others reactions to the situation. It's hard to explain over and over why your kid is on drugs to your friends when they don't "see" the problem. At least this book gave me some vindication that I am in fact doing the right thing. I guess you could say it's a good security blanket.
 The Best Book that I recommend. March 29, 2008
There are a lot of books from so-called experts.
The reality is that the best book out there is Barkley's ADHD and The Nature of Self-Control.
However, that book is meant for professionals.
This book is the parent version of the book.
It is meant to deliver the best facts, pure and simple.
I say that as someone with ADHD for all my life and an educational psychologist for almost a decade.
Taking Charge of ADHD February 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. I have a Master's degree in Special Education and have worked in my field for some time. I have heard many professionals talk about ADHD. I thought I knew something.....until I read this book. As a parent of a child with ADHD, this book is a must have. If you have accepted your child's disability and truly want to help him or her, buy this book. You will learn how your child's brain is functioning as well as correct parenting styles for you to help your child succeed and have a happier home life.
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