Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second E..., Russell A. Barkley, PhD
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second E..., Russell A. Barkley, PhD
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Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition
Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships

Author: Russell A. Barkley, PhD, Christine M. Benton

Narrator: William Sarris

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/29/2022

Synopsis

If you're among the millions of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you need the latest facts about the disorder and its treatment. You need practical strategies to help develop your strengths and achieve your goals, whether on the job, in family relationships, or in personal pursuits. From renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this is the book for you. Dr. Barkley takes you through the process of seeking professional help, addresses frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments, and offers a wealth of advice and tips—all science-based. Featuring the latest resources and medication facts, the revised and updated second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource to help you take back your life from ADHD.

About Russell A. Barkley, PhD

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, has published numerous books and five assessment scales, plus more than 260 scientific articles and book chapters on ADHD, executive functioning, and childhood defiance. He is also the editor of the newsletter The ADHD Report. A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, he is past president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology (the former Division 12) of the American Psychological Association, and of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sana on January 22, 2021

Ehhh. I could see this being helpful to some people, but the focus is so firmly on impulsive/hyperactive symptoms that if you have inattentive type you probably won't get much from it. Being told to "stop the action" when you haven't initiated a task in months and don't move unless poked with a shar......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on July 05, 2023

Easy to absorb explanations of complex neurological processes, practical tips, and so much insight - a must read for any adult with ADHD! Video review of four popular books on ADHD: [URL not allowed] You can find me on... Youtube | Instagram | TikTok You can join our book club over on Patreon......more

Goodreads review by Alexander on April 01, 2019

What a depressing book it was. Basically it says: “OK, so you have ADHD. Sucks to be you. Go through this huge laundry list of these and those things to do, don’t forget to take your medication, find a mentor — assuming anybody will want to deal with you, and who could blame them? — and if you are ex......more

Goodreads review by Meg on July 01, 2021

This book was clearly written for men with hyperactive presentation of ADHD. It had a few helpful tips here and there, but ultimately it didn’t adequately address inattentive presentation, which is more common in women. I found some parts to be condescending as it felt like the author sees people wi......more

Goodreads review by Emma Ann on January 09, 2023

Even though Barkley is a prominent ADHD researcher, this book has frustrating deficits. It is HEAVILY focused on hyperactive/impulsive ADHD, and it offers few practical strategies for managing inattentive ADHD beyond “use a planner” and “make a budget.”......more

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