{"product_id":"when-an-adult-you-love-has-adhd-professional-advice-for-parents-partners-and-siblings","title":"When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRussell A. Barkley, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \n\u003ci\u003e60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, \u003c\/i\u003eand\n\u003ci\u003e CNN. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has received numerous awards for his contributions to ADHD research and clinical practice. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Tell If a Loved One Has ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking Below the Surface of Adult ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Facts About ADHD in Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Causes ADHD?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Are the Consequences of Untreated ADHD?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs My Loved One at Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Adult ADHD Be a Good Thing to Have? Some ADHD Success Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Impact of an Adult With ADHD on You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. What You Can Do to Help\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Talk With a Loved One About Getting Professional Help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping Your Loved One Understand and Accept Adult ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Are the Best Nonmedical Treatments for Adult ADHD?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedications for Managing Adult ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping Your Loved One Stay on Medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnproven Treatments for Adult ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoles You Can Adopt to Be of Help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for Living With an Adult With ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for Work and Education Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for Addressing Health Risks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment Programs Relevant to Adult ADHD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBarkley, a renown authority, addresses the need for loved ones to reframe their view of the classic symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity so they can take steps to manage symptoms' impact.... Acknowledging the anguish that friends and family members experience in the potentially destructive path of the disorder is a significant contribution to the field: words of hope ring like a breath of fresh air to inform and encourage those gasping to survive the aftermath of ADHD.-- \"Choice\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExceptionally informed and informative, impressively and accessibly well written, When an Adult You Love Has ADHD is unreservedly recommended as a critically important addition to community and academic library collections.-- \"Midwest Book Review\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis book makes a significant contribution to helping individuals who love someone with adult ADHD find accurate information, treatment, and resources.-- \"PsycCRITIQUES\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA shining example of high quality professional advice in the form of an accessible, timely and comprehensive self-help book. Anyone concerned about a family member, relative, friend or colleague will find the book an invaluable roadmap for navigating a complex but highly treatable disorder.-- \"New England Psychologist\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner, Independent Press Awards, Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn this book internationally renowned 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment, and what to do if they don't want treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ADHD doesn't just affect kids -- adults can have it too. This will come as no surprise if you are close to an adult who has problems with attention, concentration, distractibility, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, or self-control (or all of these symptoms). The good news is that with effective treatment your loved one with ADHD can have a happier, more successful life and a stronger, closer relationship with you and others. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eWhen an Adult You Love Has ADHD\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment and, using real-life examples, answers questions such as: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What health risks does ADHD impose on those who have it? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why am I feeling resentful toward my loved one with ADHD? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What can I do to help my loved one at home, at work, and in other areas of life? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How can I avoid wasting time and money on sham treatments? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What if my loved one doesn't want help? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adults with ADHD can achieve their goals and live out big dreams -- and you can help. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e In this book you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage their disorder, and pursue unique, often nontraditional pathways to success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eChoice\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2017 (EAN 9781433823084, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barkley, Russell A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Psychological Association (APA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2016-09-19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Psychology \/ Psychopathology \/ Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Attention-deficit disorder in adults\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433823084\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781433823084\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association (APA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53056670826777,"sku":"SP-9781433823084","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781433823084_spiral.png?v=1787635526","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/when-an-adult-you-love-has-adhd-professional-advice-for-parents-partners-and-siblings","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}