Authors: Russell A. Barkley
ISBN-13: 9781572305601, ISBN-10: 1572305606
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc.
Date Published: September 2000
Edition: Revised
Russell A. Barkley, PhD, is internationally known for his career-long research into ADHD and his efforts to educate professionals and the public. He is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. The recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association, among other honors, Dr. Barkley has published widely on ADHD and related disorders. His website is www.russellbarkley.org
Although the book is targeted at the parents of ADHD children, it will serve as a useful resource for teachers and others involved in the care and education of these children....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.
This book, an update of a 1995 publication, gives an overview of current thinking and research regarding ADHD and outlines medical, educational, and behavioral techniques for treating this disorder. The author's stated purpose is to educate parents about what is currently known and to give them tools to help them raise their ADHD child. Those objectives are very worthwhile, and the author in my opinion certainly meets those objectives. This book is written for all parents of ADHD children, as the title states. In my view, it is also a valuable teaching resource for all health professionals dealing with ADHD. The author is recognized as a world authority on ADHD. This book is organized in sections that provide an overview of current thinking regarding ADHD; specific parenting techniques; educational interventions; and the use of medication in the treatment of ADHD. The best features of the book are the chapters with specific guidelines, for example: "Fourteen Guiding Principles of Parenting"and "Eight Steps to Better Behavior." A unique feature at the end of the book lists parent resources, organizations, additional reading, videos, books, etc. A possible shortcoming is the initial 100 pages dealing with current ADHD knowledge that is didactic, scientific, and perhaps too sophisticated for many readers. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and healthcare providers in the care and management of children with ADHD. Dr. Barkley is an internationally recognized authority in the field, whose research and writings have contributed immensely to current knowledge regarding this disorder. This revised edition contains the latest information about ADHD and its straightforward,practical guidelines are not only easily understood but immensely helpful to parents in the daily care and management of their ADHD children.
Introduction. A Guiding Philosophy for Parents of ADHD Children | ||
Ch. 1 | What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? | 17 |
Ch. 2 | A New Theory about ADHD | 43 |
Ch. 3 | What Causes ADHD? | 55 |
Ch. 4 | What to Expect: The Nature of the Disorder | 78 |
Ch. 5 | Family Life with an ADHD Child | 92 |
Ch. 6 | Deciding to Have Your Child Evaluated for ADHD | 103 |
Ch. 7 | Preparing for the Evaluation | 111 |
Ch. 8 | Coping with the Diagnosis of ADHD | 125 |
Ch. 9 | Ten Guiding Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD | 129 |
Ch. 10 | Just for Parents: How to Take Care of Yourself | 137 |
Ch. 11 | Eight Steps to Better Behavior | 149 |
Ch. 12 | Taking Charge at Home: The Art of Problem Solving | 174 |
Ch. 13 | How to Help Your Child with Peer Problems | 180 |
Ch. 14 | Getting Through Adolescence with an ADHD Child | 188 |
Ch. 15 | Off to School on the Right Foot: Managing Your Child's Education | 206 |
Ch. 16 | Enhancing Education at School and at Home: Methods for Success from Kindergarten through Grade 12 | 222 |
Ch. 17 | Keeping School Performance in Perspective | 240 |
Ch. 18 | The Stimulants | 249 |
Ch. 19 | Other Medicines for ADHD | 263 |
Support Services for Parents | 271 | |
Suggested Readings and Videotapes | 273 | |
References | 281 | |
Index | 285 |