Quotes from RUSSELL A. BARKLEY

Science is showing us that there are neurological (brain) factors that contribute to self-control and willpower, along with learning and upbringing. And when these brain systems are functioning improperly or become damaged, normal levels of self-control and willpower are impossible.

The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways.

Rather, I believe it is a fundamental deficiency in self-regulation generally and executive functioning specifically—the ability to look toward the future and to control one's behavior based on that foresight.

Self-awareness ? Inhibition ? Nonverbal working memory ? Verbal working memory ? Emotion regulation ? Self-motivation

What is not developing properly in your child is the capacity to shift from focusing on the here and now to focusing on what is likely to come next in life and the future more generally.

Be proactive." Far too often we react to our children's behavior, often on impulse, without regard for the consequences and with no plan for what we are trying to achieve. In those instances we are being acted on and not consciously choosing to act. Seeing a situation from

Taking Charge of ADHD.

Do I have a consequence planned? Should I make a smaller