Description: Imagine an ADHD toolkit filled with tried-and-true skills that empower you to be more focused and productive--and to "hack" daily life so your strengths can shine. That's exactly what expert therapist Laura E. Knouse and preeminent authority Russell A. Barkley offer in this friendly guide. In short, engaging chapters, you get a menu of science-based strategies and resources for getting organized, completing tasks from start to finish, managing time, regulating your emotions and impulses, and addressing common relationship problems faced by adults with ADHD. Drs. Knouse and Barkley share ideas you can use every day, complete with checklists, self-coaching tips, helpful links, and downloadable forms.
Review Quotes: "This book is a total game-changer for anyone navigating life with ADHD. Since diving in, I am already starting to build better habits and feel more in control of my life. The strategies are broken into simple, practical steps. Don't miss out!"--Liz B., San Francisco
"This book came into my life at just the right time. The strategies aren't rigid; they're adaptable to real life, which makes them incredibly helpful. Most of all, the book is compassionate and encouraging--it helps you work with your brain, not against it. It makes ADHD feel less overwhelming and more manageable. I know I'll keep coming back to this book."--Milo W., Richmond, Virginia "Bravo! Drs. Knouse and Barkley have written a superb, original book. The authors have adroitly included their wealth of knowledge and experience. I love all the brief chapters in the 'Menu of Moves for Living Well' section. From 'Show Up on Time' to 'Drive Safely, ' I've never seen all the major ADHD hot spots addressed so clearly, succinctly, and authoritatively."--Edward Hallowell, MD, coauthor of Driven to Distraction "Unlike the many ADHD books that focus on neurobiology, this book gives you excellent, immediate help for dealing with common challenges. In an engaging, humorous style, Drs. Knouse and Barkley offer skillful suggestions for addressing specific issues, as well as practical strategies to improve life overall."--Peg Dawson, EdD, coauthor of Smart but Scattered "Drs. Knouse and Barkley provide doable, bite-sized ideas that help people with ADHD figure out what they want to do and how to do it. They incorporate the latest understanding of ADHD, including the emotional impact, lifestyle factors, and how to boost self-motivation. This book is packed with everyday tactics for today's adult with ADHD."--Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine