Taking Charge of ADHD
by Russell A. Barkley
The authoritative parents' guide from the leading ADHD researcher: what ADHD is, evidence-based treatment, home and school strategies. Dense and essential. Not a doctor's advice; discuss treatment with your clinician.
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you want the scientific standard on ADHD in children.
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you want a light read.
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Three things you will actually use
- ADHD is a self-regulation disorder.
- Consequences must be immediate.
- Externalize time and rules.
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Read the chapter on the nature of ADHD before any strategy chapter.
Our verdict
The scientific standard.
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