Teenagers with ADD and ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy

(2006 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, Bronze Finalist in Parenting category). The newly updated and expanded guide to raising a teenager with an attention deficit disorder is more comprehensive than ever. Thousands more parents can rely on Dendy's compassionately presented expertise based on the latest research and decades of her experience as a parent, teacher, school psychologist, and mental health counselor. Her book looks at key areas that make adolescence--an already challenging time of life--potentially more difficult for kids with ADD or academics, dating, driving, socializing, and greater independence. TEENAGERS WITH ADD AND ADHD gives parents insight on everything from understanding the diagnosis to treatment options, and from behavioral and academic issues, to parent involvement and self-advocacy. The new edition includes additional or updated information in several areas. A separate chapter on medications provides details on specific drugs, including many new ones, and what research shows about their effectiveness in improving attention, impulse control, and distractibility. Dendy discusses new findings about the role of executive function problems and how they relate to teenagers difficulties with organizational skills, long-range planning, and staying on task. She advises parents on their role in working with schools to find strategies for academic success. Teenagers also speak out about their condition, and Dendy points to ways to involve them in their own treatment plan. In addition, the book covers coexisting disorders such as learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, Tourette syndrome, and Asperger syndrome. Since 1995, this nuts and bolts guide has given parents hope and empowerment. It's chockfull of the latest data and proven strategies that can help manage the symptoms of ADD and ADHD at home and school.

Genres: Adhd, Parenting, Nonfiction, Health

415 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

کمک زیادی بهم کرد برای درک بهتر این اختلال درنوجوانی.کاش ترجمه داشت

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive resource for anyone interested in ADD and ADHD in teens, particularly useful for parents. I confess this is so comprehensive I haven't actually read ALL of it myself! But it is organized very effectively so that you can easily find and read the sections you need when you need them. A great resource.

[Holly Ogden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book should be required of all educators in the school system. It is very well organized and provides information for all contexts. I laughed out loud sometimes because I think she had to have somehow met my kid and then wrote this book specifically about him;)

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had some great information for dealing with home, school, etc. for a teenager with ADD. Great reference resource.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reference/resource for children or adults with ADHD.

[Lillian Angelovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information about ADD/ADHD and how it affects teens, plus lots of advice on how to handle it and look toward the future. Very informative and helpful to a parent of an ADD/ADHD teen.

[Darlene Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fantastic overview of what it's like to be/live with a teen with ADD (now always called ADHD). Great resources in the index.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book with loads of relevant info and ideas! Even for children who are not yet in the teen years!