Preface

I. What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD

How to Tell If a Loved One Has ADHD

Looking Below the Surface of Adult ADHD

The Facts About ADHD in Adults

What Causes ADHD?

What Are the Consequences of Untreated ADHD?

Is My Loved One at Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders?

Can Adult ADHD Be a Good Thing to Have? Some ADHD Success Stories

The Impact of an Adult With ADHD on You

II. What You Can Do to Help

How to Talk With a Loved One About Getting Professional Help

Helping Your Loved One Understand and Accept Adult ADHD

What Are the Best Nonmedical Treatments for Adult ADHD?

Medications for Managing Adult ADHD

Helping Your Loved One Stay on Medication

Unproven Treatments for Adult ADHD

Roles You Can Adopt to Be of Help

Advice for Living With an Adult With ADHD

Advice for Work and Education Settings

Advice for Addressing Health Risks

Government Programs Relevant to Adult ADHD

Appendix

Resources

Index

About the Author

About the Author

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, 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 2 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 8 invited addresses internationally, and appeared on national television programs and radio programs, such as Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, and CNN. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to ADHD research and clinical practice.

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Barkley, 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 amp rsquo impact amp hellip . 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) Exceptionally 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) This book makes a significant contribution to helping individuals who love someone with adult ADHD find accurate information, treatment, and resources. (PsycCRITIQUES) A 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)

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