Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell A. Barkley Summary
Overview of Taking Charge of ADHD
Discover why 475,000+ parents trust Barkley's ADHD guide - the resource even Dr. Edward Hallowell calls "invaluable." Beyond symptoms, it offers science-backed strategies that transform chaos into control. What if understanding your child's brain differently changes everything?
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The Brain's Missing Brake: ADHD Beyond Distraction
ADHD isn't simply about failing to pay attention - it's a fundamental challenge in self-regulation. Imagine trying to drive a car with faulty brakes. You know exactly where you need to go, but controlling your journey becomes nearly impossible. This is daily life for the 13 million American adults with ADHD. Their brains struggle with self-regulation - the ability to control behavior with an eye toward the future. Brain imaging reveals developmental differences in regions responsible for self-control, particularly in the prefrontal cortex. The condition is highly heritable, with twin studies showing 70-80% concordance rates in identical twins. What's crucial to understand is that ADHD creates a "knowing-doing gap." Adults with ADHD typically know what they should do but struggle to implement that knowledge when needed. They aren't lazy or unmotivated - they're fighting against neurological differences that make self-regulation extraordinarily difficult. This explains why a talented professional might consistently miss deadlines despite understanding their importance, or why someone might maintain a perpetually cluttered workspace despite numerous organization attempts.
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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