IF YOUR ADOLESCENT HAS ADHD

by Thomas J. Power

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 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.

Genres: Nonfiction

236 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2018

Reviews

[Tony Rossel · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son has ADHD and this audiobook was very helpful to listen to, although it sounded quite academic and stuffy at times vs. an enjoyable read like Delivered from Distraction. (It is written as part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative after all.) The actual stories were very helpful and presented things objectively. I also appreciated that it pulled from a lot of recent studies that show sometimes conclusive and other times inconclusive data.
Certainly not a page-turner, but a lot of useful data to come back to.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few helpful things sprinkled in this slim volume, which I appreciated was all scientifically based. (No one telling you that milk thistle is the solution to ADD, but let’s you know the research on fish oil so you can make up your own mind.) However statements like “If your adolescent has ADHD, being a good enough parent won’t work. You need to strive for excellence.” made me frustrated and stoked my already developed sense of anxiety and guilt.

[Claire O'Brien · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is quite an academic book and it's not the easiest to wade through, especially as the narrator had such a neutral tone throughout, but it does give some useful information. I must highlight that this book is American so a lot of the information re laws etc are not relevant outside the USA. The best bits were the interviews with the parents and adolescents themselves, as the book became less formal then, and gave some useful tips and lived experience.

[Tanya Rosenberry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great learning and resource tool

This book is a great tool for learning and understanding more about ADHD and co-existing conditions. I highly recommend any parent dealing with ADHD read this.

[Andres · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content of the book is ok for those who have zero knowledge in ADHD, but the Audio Book version, narrated by Abby Craden, made it so uninteresting. Her voice in this production made me feel like she was reading it to a child or a feeble-minded parent.

[Kathy Ziegler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pages 192-193 Scoping Out a Dream Job and Working Out Workplace Challenges are helpful sections.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative, and not as dry as others suggest. Removed one star as could use small updates in parts.