If your adolescent has ADHD : an essential resource for parents

If your adolescent has ADHD An essential resource for parents

Thomas J. Power

Book - 2018

Adolescents (ages 12-20) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for academic problems, strained relationships, peer rejection and unsafe behavior -- and parents are often at a loss for how to handle these challenges. If Your Adolescent Has ADHD: An Essential Resource for Parents provides the up-to-date information and down-to-earth support that parents need. It offers an in-depth look at causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and parenting strategies. Contrary to what was once believed, ADHD that starts earlier in childhood usually persists into the teen years. Yet even experienced parents are often caught unawares by the fresh challenges that adolescence brings. This book is one of the few to address ADHD in the ...context of teen friendships, dating, curfews and sports and extracurricular activities. It also offers practical advice from a leading psychologist on determining readiness to drive and instilling good homework and study habits. This book is a readable, reliable guide to evidence-based treatments for ADHD including behavioral therapy, medications, and educational interventions. Some approaches, such as school-based mentoring, have been little discussed in other parenting books. The authors also offer effective behavioral strategies that can be used at home, including communication and negotiation, problem solving, rewards, strategic punishments and behavioral contracts; and advice for older adolescents on dealing with college, work, and moving away from home.

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Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence.
Youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Thomas J. Power (author)
Other Authors
Linda Wasmer Andrews (author)
Item Description
"The adolescent mental health initiative of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Sunnylands Trust."
Physical Description
xi, 218 pages ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780190494636
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Introduction: Same Old ADHD, Brand-New Teenage Challenges
  • Five Key Skills for Parents
  • The Faces Behind the Pages
  • How to Use This Book
  • 2. ADHD from A to Z: Essential Facts You Need to Know
  • Snapshots of Teen ADHD
  • ADHD or Just Being a Teenager?
  • From Hyper Child to Disorganized Teen
  • Rising Rates and Diagnostic Debates
  • Getting an Accurate Diagnosis
  • The Comorbidity Double Whammy
  • ADHD Causes and Risk Factors
  • The Perils of Letting Go Too Soon
  • Staying Involved and Promoting Well-Being
  • Looking Ahead to a Hopeful Future
  • 3. Finding the Best Treatment for Your Teen: Behavioral Approaches
  • Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
  • Behavioral Strategies with Proven Benefits
  • ABCs of Changing a Problem Behavior
  • Pros and Cons of Behavioral Approaches
  • Finding a Qualified Therapist
  • Teaming Up with Your Teen's Therapist
  • Other Potentially Promising Strategies
  • Combining Therapy and Medication
  • 4. Finding the Best Treatment for Your Teen: ADHD Medications
  • Stimulant Medications for ADHD
  • Non-stimulant Medications for ADHD
  • Choosing a Treatment Strategy
  • Teaming Up with Your Teen's Doctor
  • When Your Teen Rejects Medication
  • Heading Off Drug Abuse and Diversion
  • ADHD Treatment: Putting It All Together
  • 5. Your Teen at Home: Building Strong Bonds and Positive Behavior Patterns
  • Staying Involved in Your Teen's Life
  • Being an Authoritative (Not Authoritarian) Parent
  • Bolstering Communication Skills
  • Collaborating on Solving Problems
  • Managing Consequences to Shape Behavior
  • Teaming Up with Your Teen
  • Rebuilding a Damaged Relationship
  • Parenting with Your Partner
  • 6. Your Teen in the Community: Fostering Friendships and Safe Choices
  • Peer Neglect, Rejection, and Bullying
  • Supporting Healthy Peer Relationships
  • Promoting Smart Choices, Preventing Health Risks
  • Helping Your Teen Find Success in Sports and Clubs
  • Teaming Up with Coaches and Group Leaders
  • Driving with ADHD: A Unique Challenge
  • Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road
  • 7. Your Teen at School: Promoting Smart Learning and Study Strategies
  • Teacher Strategies that Promote Academic Success
  • The Power of a Good Student-Teacher Relationship
  • Understanding Accommodations, 504 Plans, and IEPs
  • Classroom Accommodations for Students with ADHD
  • School-Based Interventions: Mentoring Programs
  • Teaming Up with Your Teen's Teachers
  • Fostering Good Homework and Study Habits
  • 8. Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Independence, Staying Involved
  • Making Choices About Higher Education
  • Accommoditions and Support Services in College
  • Dealing with ADHD in the Workplace
  • When Your Child Moves Away from Home
  • Revisiting Medication as a Treatment for ADHD
  • The Road from Adolescence to Adulthood
  • Glossary
  • Resources for Parents and Teens
  • Books for ADHD Professionals
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Published as part of an initiative developed by the Annenberg Public Policy Center to spread awareness about adolescent mental-health issues, this volume from Power (director, Ctr. for Management of ADHD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; coauthor, ADHD Rating Scale-5 for Children and Adolescents) and Andrews (If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder) addresses new challenges teens face in academics and social relationships created by ADHD, providing information on symptoms, diagnosis, behavioral modification, and the pros and cons of therapy and medication. The second half of the book assists with the struggles of enforcing curfews, promoting healthy sleep habits, being involved without being intrusive, helping your teen deal with peer pressure, and minimizing some of the possible risks involved for teen drivers with ADHD. Difficulties in the classroom are also addressed, with the authors offering advice for managing homework and study time, as well as working with teachers to form a written educational plan. Since half of students diagnosed with ADHD meet the criteria as young adults, the final portion of the book explores choosing the right college, finding classroom accommodations, and familiarity with the workforce. VERDICT A valuable resource and great addition to Oxford's comprehensive series on adolescent mental health. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Published as part of an initiative developed by the Annenberg Public Policy Center to spread awareness about adolescent mental health issues, this volume from Power (director, Center for Management of ADHD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; coauthor, ADHD Rating Scale-5 for Children and Adolescents) and Andrews (If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder) addresses new challenges teens face in academics and social relationships created by ADHD, providing information on symptoms, diagnosis, behavioral modification, and the pros and cons of therapy and medication. The second half of the book assists with the struggles of enforcing curfews, promoting healthy sleep habits, being involved without being intrusive, helping your teen deal with peer pressure, and minimizing some of the possible risks involved for teen drivers with ADHD. Difficulties in the classroom are also addressed, with the authors offering advice for managing homework and study time, as well as working with teachers to form a written educational plan. Since half of students diagnosed with ADHD meet the criteria as young adults, the final portion of the book explores choosing the right college, finding classroom accommodations, and familiarity with the workforce. VERDICT A valuable resource and great addition to Oxford's comprehensive -series on adolescent mental health.-Julia M. Reffner, North Chesterfield, VA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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