Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, before retiring in 2021, served on the faculties of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Barkley has worked with children, adolescents, and families since the 1970s and is the author of numerous bestselling books for both professionals and the public, including Taking Charge of ADHD and Your Defiant Child. He has also published six assessment scales and more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, executive functioning, and childhood defiance. A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, Dr. Barkley is past president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology (the former Division 12) of the American Psychological Association (APA), and of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. He is a recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the APA, among other honors. His website is www.russellbarkley.org.
Introduction: Understanding ADHD
Principle 1. Use the Keys to Success
Principle 2. Remember That It's a Disorder
Principle 3. Be a Shepherd, Not an Engineer
Principle 4. Get Your Priorities Straight
Principle 5. Mindful Parenting: Be There and Be Aware
Principle 6. Promote Your Child's Self
Awareness and Accountability
Principle 7. Touch More, Reward More, and Talk Less
Principle 8. Make Time Real
Principle 9. Working Memory Isn't Working: Offload It and Make It Physical!
Principle 10. Get Organized
Principle 11. Make Problem Solving Concrete
Principle 12. Be Proactive: Plan for Difficult Situations at Home and Away
Conclusion: Putting It All Together
Resources
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