Dr. Russell Barkley
Clinical Psychologist & ADHD Researcher
“The earlier ADHD is identified through proper screening, the sooner effective interventions can begin.”
About
World-renowned expert in ADHD research and treatment, author of over 200 scientific articles and 20 books on ADHD. Known for his groundbreaking work on executive function deficits in ADHD.
Dr. Russell A. Barkley is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and internationally recognized authority on ADHD. His groundbreaking research has fundamentally changed how we understand ADHD as a disorder of executive function rather than simply attention and hyperactivity. With over 200 scientific articles and 20 books, Dr. Barkley has been instrumental in advancing evidence-based treatments and understanding of ADHD across the lifespan.
Key Achievements
- •Author of 'Taking Charge of ADHD' - the world's best-selling ADHD book
- •Developed the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale
- •President of the American Board of Professional Psychology
- •Over 30 years of clinical and research experience
Notable Work
- ✓Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS)
- ✓Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV (BAARS-IV)
- ✓Executive Function Theory of ADHD
Publications
- 📚Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
- 📚ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says
- 📚Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved
Education
- 🎓Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University
- 🎓Postdoctoral Fellowship in Child Psychology, University of Oregon Medical School
Affiliations
- 🏛️Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina
- 🏛️Former Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Massachusetts Medical School
- 🏛️Fellow of the American Psychological Association
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