{"product_id":"when-an-adult-you-love-has-adhd-professional-advice-for-parents-partners-and-siblings-9781433823084","title":"When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner, Independent Press Awards, Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book internationally renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley explains the science behind ADHD and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment, and what to do if they don't want treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ADHD doesn't just affect kids -- adults can have it too. This will come as no surprise if you are close to an adult who has problems with attention, concentration, distractibility, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, or self-control (or all of these symptoms). The good news is that with effective treatment your loved one with ADHD can have a happier, more successful life and a stronger, closer relationship with you and others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Adults with ADHD can be successful, achieve their goals, and live out big dreams--and you can help. You can set boundaries to manage your own emotional and financial stress, too. In \u003ci\u003eWhen an Adult You Love Has ADHD\u003c\/i\u003e you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage their disorder, and pursue paths in life where ADHD might not pose such a big problem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Barkley shows how to guide your loved one toward the right treatment and, using real-life examples, answers questions such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What health risks does ADHD impose on those who have it? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why am I feeling resentful toward my loved one with ADHD? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What can I do to help my loved one at home, at work, and in other areas of life? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How can I avoid wasting time and money on sham treatments? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What if my loved one doesn't want help? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adults with ADHD can achieve their goals and live out big dreams -- and you can help. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e In this book you will learn practical steps for helping your loved one accept and manage their disorder, and pursue unique, often nontraditional pathways to success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell A. Barkley, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 260 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 800 invited addresses internationally, and appeared on national television programs and radio programs, such as \u003ci\u003e60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e CNN. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has received numerous awards for his contributions to ADHD research and clinical practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association (APA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613451915538,"sku":"9781433823084","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55d52339-4fc1-4d39-9cb1-a969cb0ab39b.jpg?v=1775561848","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-an-adult-you-love-has-adhd-professional-advice-for-parents-partners-and-siblings-9781433823084","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}