Russell A. Barkley 
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD [EPUB ebook] 

Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children’s success–as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. By cultivating a mindset of acceptance and compassion–together with an understanding of the executive function deficits of ADHD–you can strengthen your loving connection with your child and help your whole family thrive. Filled with practical suggestions and quick-reference lists and tips, this is the perfect book to read cover to cover or pick up any time you need extra support.

Daftar Isi

– 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

– Index

 

 

Tentang Penulis

Russell A. Barkley, Ph D, 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.