Russell Barkley, Ph.D.
Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., now retired, was a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. A clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner, Dr. Barkley has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering 41 editions. He has also published more than 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He was also founder and editor of the bimonthly clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report. Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited addresses internationally and appeared on nationally televised programs such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD. His websites are www.russellbarkley.org and ADHDLectures.com.
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