Books by Dr. Barkley

Books for parents, adults with ADHD, clinicians, teachers, and researchers. Each one links to its publisher’s page, where you can order it. Also take a look at his rating scales.

For adults with ADHD and the people close to them

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships

Russell A. Barkley with Christine M. Benton

Second Edition · Paperback, hardcover, and e-book · November 2021
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Living Well with Adult ADHD

Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life

Laura E. Knouse and Russell A. Barkley

Paperback, hardcover, and e-book · October 2025
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When an Adult You Love Has ADHD

Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

Russell A. Barkley

Softcover · September 2016
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For parents

Taking Charge of ADHD

The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

Russell A. Barkley

Fourth Edition · Paperback and hardcover · June 2020
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12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

Russell A. Barkley

Paperback and hardcover · October 2020
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Your Defiant Child

Eight Steps to Better Behavior

Russell A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton

Second Edition · Paperback · July 2013
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Your Defiant Teen

10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship

Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin with Christine M. Benton

Second Edition · Paperback and hardcover · October 2013
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For clinicians, teachers, and researchers

Treating ADHD in Children and Adolescents

What Every Clinician Needs to Know

Russell A. Barkley

Paperback, hardcover, and e-book · May 2022
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment

Russell A. Barkley

Fourth Edition · Hardcover · November 2014
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Defiant Children

A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Parent Training

Russell A. Barkley

Third Edition · Paperback · March 2013
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Defiant Teens

A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Family Intervention

Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin

Second Edition · Paperback · April 2014
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Managing ADHD in School

The Best Evidence-Based Methods for Teachers

Russell A. Barkley

Softcover · 2016
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Executive Functions

What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved

Russell A. Barkley

Hardcover and e-book · May 2012
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ADHD in Adults

What the Science Says

Russell A. Barkley, Kevin R. Murphy, and Mariellen Fischer

Paperback · November 2007
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Child Psychopathology

Russell A. Barkley and Eric J. Mash

Third Edition · Hardcover · July 2014
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Treatment of Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

Edited by Mitchell J. Prinstein, Eric A. Youngstrom, Eric J. Mash, and Russell A. Barkley

Fourth Edition · Hardcover, paperback, and e-book · May 2019
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