Raising a Child with ADHD: 12 Principles

The book by leading authority in the study and therapy of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), clinical psychologist Russell A. Barkley, contains 12 key principles that help parents, grandparents, and anyone who bears primary responsibility for raising a child with ADHD to cope with common behavioral, emotional, and school-related problems. The book outlines the fundamental principles that lay the foundation for raising a child with ADHD, as well as approaches to solving problems caused by ADHD symptoms. The main idea of the book is to help parents develop their own vision of how to raise their child with ADHD into a socially adapted and successful person.

Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. He learned how significant a role parents can play in supporting their children's successes and how challenging this can be. This brief guide presents 12 key parenting principles that allow one to cope with common behavioral, emotional, and school-related problems. By cultivating a mindset of acceptance and compassion — along with an understanding of the deficits in executive functions associated with ADHD — one can strengthen the parent-child bond and help the entire family thrive. Filled with practical suggestions, lists, and advice, this book is perfect for reading from cover to cover or picking up at any moment when additional support is needed.