If Your Adolescent Has ADHD

Contents Chapter One: Introduction: Same Old ADHD, Brand-New Teenage Challenges Five Key Skills for Parents The Faces Behind the Pages How to Use This Book Chapter Two: 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 Spacey 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 Chapter Three: 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 Chapter Four: 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 Chapter Five: Your Teen at Home: Building Strong Bonds and Positive Behavior Patterns 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 Chapter Six: 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 Chapter Seven: Your Teen at School: Promoting Smart Learning and Study Strategies Teacher Strategies that Support 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 Chapter Eight: Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Independence, Staying Involved Making Choices About Higher Education Accommodations 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