Taking Charge of ADHD, Fourth Edition

*With over 425,000 in print, this is the best ADHD guide for parents. Period. *Updated and expanded: 30% new material includes current research and lessons from Dr. Barkley's decades of experience. *Features a new chapter on health risks, new discussion of sibling issues, and 12 parenting principles. *Realistic strategies and tips: must-have advice on home and school behavior management, executive functions, medications, and more. *For nearly 30 years, this work has helped children (ages 6-18) thrive. *Professionals worldwide recommend this book to 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.

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.

*With over 425,000 in print, this is the best ADHD guide for parents. Period. *Updated and expanded: 30% new material includes current research and lessons from Dr. Barkley's decades of experience. *Features a new chapter on health risks, new discussion of sibling issues, and 12 parenting principles. *Realistic strategies and tips: must-have advice on home and school behavior management, executive functions, medications, and more. *For nearly 30 years, this work has helped children (ages 6-18) thrive. *Professionals worldwide recommend this book to parents.