Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, Fourth Edition* is by Dr. Russell Barkley. Dr. Barkley is a renowned researcher, educator, clinician, and authority on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This book is an excellent resource for parents to understand the very real, very challenging aspects of ADHD. Dr. Barkley is very direct with his opinion about ADHD being a serious disorder that needs to be taken seriously. Many reviewers on Amazon do not appreciate this perspective and want to focus on the benefits of having ADHD.
It is essential to focus on the strengths of individuals with ADHD while also acknowledging and accepting the challenges of the disorder. Those with ADHD need to understand how their brain works and how that affects their daily lives. Therefore, parents of children with ADHD need to do the same in order to provide their children with the needed support, modifications, accommodations, and advocacy.
As a person with ADHD, this author enjoys the language of neurodivergence and focusing on strengths. However, that does not include denial of the issues. Acceptance of the realities of the challenges of ADHD along with identifying and capitalizing on strengths are essential for effective interventions. Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, Fourth Edition* will help parents and those with ADHD to better understand the diagnosis and provide insight into tools for treatment.
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