Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606239341 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An Essential Tool for Therapists As a therapist and coach focused on individuals with Asperger's, autism and ADHD, I find that understanding the topic of Executive Function is central to helping clients make real progress. Russell Barkley, a leader in the field of ADHD and a pioneer in taking a scientific approach to the condition, has put together the most comprehensive and useful self assessment scales in his book Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS).I find myself giving this assessment to almost all . Barbara Orlowski said Excellent. I use this as a compliment to neuropsychological testing. It is a great resource and extremely easy to administer and score.
Behavioral items are focused around common daily activities rather than clinical symptoms, and thus can be applied in a variety of settings. The combination of self- and other-report forms, as well as long and short forms, provides depth and flexibility. The BDEFS provides valuable information regarding specific executive functioning deficits, including those found in ADHD. "The BDEFS is a much-needed, clinically relevant tool. The limited photocopy license clearly enhances the clinical utility of the BDEFS. Eslinger, PhD, Department of Neurology, Penn State University Milton Hershey Medical Center. All professionals responsible for
Special features include an adult ADHD risk index in the long form. The Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) is an empirically based tool for evaluating dimensions of adult executive functioning in daily life. Also available: Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale--IV (BAARS-IV) and Barkley Functional Impairment Scale (BFIS for Adults).Includes Permission to Photocopy Enhancing the convenience and value of the BDEFS, the limited photocopy license allows purchasers to reproduce the forms and score sheets and yields considerable cost savings over other available scales. The BDEFS offers an ecologically valid snapshot of the capacities involved in time management, organization and problem solving, self-restraint, sel