Description
Book SynopsisThis book explains the science behind ADHD and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it.
Trade ReviewBarkley, 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’ impact…. 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 *
Table of ContentsPreface
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
