Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. He presents frequently on ADHD and related topics to both professionals and members of the public.
As a psychiatrist I am pleased to see Tuckman's Integrative
Treatment for Adult ADHD added to the armamentarium for all
professionals who treat adults with AD/HD. As a psychiatrist I
strongly support the concept "Pills do not make skills." Generally,
along with psychiatric medication prescribed by the physician,
psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and coaching are often needed to
optimize the treatment of adults with AD/HD. The various
disciplines need to better work together as a treatment team. The
more each participant knows about the other team member's role and
contribution to the treatment, the better off our patient will be.
Tuckman's book goes a long way towards facilitating a better
functioning and integrated multimodal treatment program for adults
with AD/HD. Each discipline member of the treatment team should
read this book and learn how to better their own role and more
closely integrate it with the other professionals' contributions.
For example, the more the therapists learn about medication, the
better they can serve as liaisons to the medical/prescribing member
of the treatment team. Now if only we physicians would learn more
about cognitive behavioral therapy for AD/HD in adults.
--Philip Parker MD, psychiatrist in private practice in Southfield,
MI, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at Wayne State
University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, and Professional
Advisory Board member of the Attention Deficit Disorder
Association
Numerous informative trade books exist on ADHD in children that can
serve to guide family members in its scientific understanding and
management, but this is far from the case for adults with the
disorder. The few popular books that do exist on adults with ADHD
are sometimes filled with half-truths, clinical yet unscientific
"wisdom," distracting anecdotes, and outright falsehoods about the
disorder, including the possibility that it conveys some beneficial
gifts to those so afflicted. For these reasons, it is a real
pleasure to read Tuckman's superbly rendered book on ADHD in
adults, for it is so well-reasoned, science-based,
information-rich, to the point, and finally--useful! Apart from
wishing I had written it, I sincerely wish that you will read
it.
--Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston and research
professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University at
Syracuse
Tuckman has authored a state of the art volume deftly blending
science and clinical experience to provide a reasoned, reasonable
and eminently useful treatment guide for adult ADHD. He writes from
a strong scientific and clinical framework. It is clear in this
volume that he has spent countless hours helping adults with ADHD.
Current in its scientific foundation and practical in its approach
to assessment and treatment, Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD
is an exceptional guide for mental health professionals working
with adults with ADHD. It is rare to find volumes directed at
mental health professionals that are scientifically accurate yet
practical in approach. In his new book, Tuckman has accomplished
both.
--Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., research professor of psychology at George
Mason University.
Tuckman has distilled the best of the best from research and
clinical experience to provide a wealth of information as well as
practical suggestions for managing adult ADHD. Jargon-free,
well-organized, and user-friendly, Integrative Treatment for Adult
ADHD will be immensely helpful to both clinicians and lay readers
struggling with ADHD.
--Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D., author of Your Hyperactive Child and
Daredevils and Daydreamers, member of the CHADD Professional
Advisory Board, and 1997 inductee into the CHADD Hall of Fame for
outstanding contributions to the welfare of individuals with
ADHD.
Tuckman has filled a huge gap in our understanding of adults who
suffer from ADHD. He sheds light where there was darkness, he
clarifies the science behind adult ADHD, and, most importantly, he
brings theory into practice by providing a well-balanced model for
helping those with ADHD using a multi-modal approach to treatment:
education, medication, coaching, and psychotherapy. Readers will
come away with practical tools to improve the lives of those
suffering from this condition. This book is a valuable contribution
to the literature and will be a treasured resource.
--Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D., cofounder of Children and Adults with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and author of The
ADHD Workbook for Parents
Tuckman's book, Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD, is an
excellent and much-needed resource for clinicians as well as
clients. It is informative, well-organized, and written in a
conversational style that is easy for all to understand, while
still based on research findings. Tuckman's use of his own
experiences in treating adults with ADHD adds a human touch to the
complexities of this area of practice. The free online forms and
other resources also are also a nice touch.
--James J. Crist, Ph.D., CSAC, clinical psychologist, clinical
director of the Child and Family Counseling Center in Woodbridge,
VA, adjunct faculty member at Argosy University, and author of
ADHD--A Teenager's Guide
Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD is a wonderful gift for all
mental health and health-care professionals. Tuckman's vast wisdom
and valuable interventions are delivered in a reader-friendly,
supportive tone. No stones are left unturned for readers seeking
the best methods to diagnose and effectively treat adults with
attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) This much
needed, well-researched, excellent book truly raises the bar for
the standard of care for those adults afflicted with ADHD.
--Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., Author of: 10 Days to a Less Distracted
Child, 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child and Why Can't You Read My
Mind?
Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD is full of practical
strategies that you can use with your next client. Tuckman clearly
understands the challenges that adults with ADHD face and what you
can do to help them stay on top of life's demands.
--Nancy A. Ratey, Ed.M., MCC, author of The Disorganized Mind:
Coaching Your AD/HD Brain to Get Control of Your Tasks, Time, and
Talents
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