When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings -- Russell A. Barkley, Paperback

In this book ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley explains the science behind ADHD and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it.Dr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment, and what to do if he or she doesn't want treatment.

Adults with ADHD can be successful, achieve their goals, and live out big dreams--and you can help. You can set boundaries to manage your own emotional and financial stress, too. In When an Adult You Love Has ADHD you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage their disorder, and pursue paths in life where ADHD might not pose such a big problem.

Author: Russell A. Barkley
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Published: 09/19/2016
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781433823084

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2017

About the Author
Russell A. Barkley, PhD, is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. He holds a diplomate in clinical psychology, clinical child and adolescent psychology, and clinical neuropsychology.

His publications include 22 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals; and more than 260 scientific articles and book chapters on the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD.

Dr. Barkley has featured in seven award-winning DVDs, has presented more than 800 invited addresses internationally, and appeared on national television programs and radio programs, such as 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, and CNN.

He has received numerous awards for his contributions to ADHD research and clinical practice.