Russell Barkley
Encyclopedia
Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., is a Research Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University
. Involved in research since 1973 and a licensed psychologist
since 1977, he is an expert on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) and has devoted much of his scientific career to studying ADHD and related problems in children.
He received his first citation for his clinical studies on the effects of medication on ADHD children in 1977; his research interests also include childhood defiance. Author of 15 books and more than 180 scientific papers, Barkley edits The ADHD Report and over time has taken on an increasing role in educating the general public about ADHD. According to the Web of Science
, his articles have been cited over 9000 times, leading to an h-index
of over 55.
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a State University of New York university of health sciences in the University Hill district of Syracuse, New York, USA. SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer and graduate college with degree programs within the College of...
. Involved in research since 1973 and a licensed psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
since 1977, he is an expert on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder. It is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone" and symptoms starting before seven years of age.ADHD is the most commonly studied and...
(ADHD) and has devoted much of his scientific career to studying ADHD and related problems in children.
He received his first citation for his clinical studies on the effects of medication on ADHD children in 1977; his research interests also include childhood defiance. Author of 15 books and more than 180 scientific papers, Barkley edits The ADHD Report and over time has taken on an increasing role in educating the general public about ADHD. According to the Web of Science
Web of Science
ISI Web of Knowledge is an academic citation indexing and search service, which is combined with web linking and provided by Thomson Reuters. Web of Knowledge coverage encompasses the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. It provides bibliographic content and the tools to access, analyze,...
, his articles have been cited over 9000 times, leading to an h-index
H-index
The h-index is an index that attempts to measure both the productivity and impact of the published work of a scientist or scholar. The index is based on the set of the scientist's most cited papers and the number of citations that they have received in other publications...
of over 55.
Books
- ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says, ISBN 978-1-59385-586-4
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment, ISBN 978-1593852108.
- Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, ISBN 978-1572305601.
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD, ISBN 978-1606233382.
- Defiant Children: A Clinician’s Manual for Assessment and Parent Training, and Child Psychopathology, ISBN 1-57230-123-6.
Awards
- C. Anderson Aldrich Award, 1996, from the American Academy of PediatricsAmerican Academy of PediatricsThe American Academy of Pediatrics is the major professional association of pediatricians in the United States. The AAP was founded in 1930 by 35 pediatricians to address pediatric healthcare standards. It currently has 60,000 members in primary care and sub-specialist areas...
for outstanding research in child health and human development. - Distinguished Contribution Award to Research, 1998, by the Section of Clinical Child Psychology of the American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological AssociationThe American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...
- Science Dissemination Award, 2003, from the Society for Scientific Clinical Psychology of the American Psychological AssociationAmerican Psychological AssociationThe American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...