Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, Second Edition

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.Christine M. Benton is a Chicago-based writer and editor.

"Powerful and essential! Your health, happiness, and future have long been a paramount concern to Dr. Barkley. Here he shares step-by-step guidance to get you where you want to be. Dr. Barkley's clear, compassionate voice makes you feel like you're in a private conversation with him. This updated second edition is worth its weight in gold."--Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?"The first edition of this book was excellent; the second edition is even better! Dr. Barkley is a foremost researcher who helps you understand and cope with impairments while also developing your strengths. He provides not only practical guidance about treatment, but also strategies to avoid difficulties in education, work, relationships, money management, and health. Dr. Barkley shares his genuine empathy and personal insights into the challenges ADHD poses. This book is a valuable resource for adults with ADHD and all those who love and care for them."--Thomas E. Brown, PhD, author of Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD"The second edition of this wonderful book offers an insightful, fact-based description of how to obtain an accurate diagnosis and find appropriate help. Information is presented in a clear manner that will be helpful in guiding you through treatment. This book has earned its place as a mainstay reference."--Lenard A. Adler, MD, author of Scattered Minds-Divided into noteworthy sections, and a 'stop anywhere' format, this book is an easy read covering a complex topic….The book presents up-to-date facts combined with strategies for living successfully with ADHD as an adult….This book is a valuable tool for the layperson and professional alike. The layout of the book is brilliant, making it easy to read and just what someone who may struggle with ADHD would need. This includes revisiting chapters for a review or providing a reminder of what has just been read. What a clever way to show the author knows his stuff! I encourage everyone to read a copy. It will improve your knowledge of behavior in general.--Doody's Review Service, 2/11/2022ƒƒThis is a comprehensive and scientifically based yet comprehensible manual for understanding and managing adult ADHD. With this information, adults with ADHD or those close to them can be informed consumers of available treatment options, behavioral strategies, and supplemental support resources. (on the first edition)--Library Journal, 10/1/2010ƒƒBarkley knows what works. (on the first edition)--ADDitude, 10/1/2010

• IntroductionStep One. To Get Started, Get Evaluated1. Is It Possible That You Have ADHD?2. Can You Handle the Problem on Your Own?3. Where Can You Go to Get Help?4. What Do You Need for the Evaluation?5. What Will the Evaluation Tell You?Step Two. Change Your Mindset: Know and Own Your ADHD6. Know Your ADHD7. Resisting Impulses: The First Step in Self-Control8. Self-Control: How to Get What You Want9. Executive Functions: The Abilities That Make Up Self-Control…and More10. The Nature of ADHD and How You Can Master It11. Own Your ADHDStep Three. Change Your Brain: Medications for Mastering ADHD12. Why It Makes Sense to Try Medication13. The Stimulants14. The Nonstimulants15. What to Expect from TreatmentStep Four. Change Your Life: Everyday Rules for Success16. Rule 1: Stop the Action!17. Rule 2: See the Past…and Then the Future18. Rule 3: Say the Past…and Then the Future19. Rule 4: Externalize Key Information20. Rule 5: Feel the Future21. Rule 6: Break It Down…and Make It Matter22. Rule 7: Make Problems External, Physical, and Manual23. Rule 8: Have a Sense of Humor!Step Five. Change Your Situation: Mastering ADHD in Specific Areas of Your Life24. Education25. Work26. Money27. Relationships28. Driving, Health, and Lifestyle Risks29. Other Mental and Emotional Problems30. Drugs and CrimeAppendix: A Closer Look at ADHD SymptomsResourcesIndex