Acknowledgments | p. xi |
1 Introduction: Same Old ADHD, Brand-New Teenage Challenges | p. 1 |
Five Key Skills for Parents | p. 3 |
The Faces Behind the Pages | p. 4 |
How to Use This Book | p. 5 |
2 ADHD from A to Z: Essential Facts You Need to Know | p. 10 |
Snapshots of Teen ADHD | p. 11 |
ADHD or Just Being a Teenager? | p. 13 |
From Hyper Child to Disorganized Teen | p. 17 |
Rising Rates and Diagnostic Debates | p. 18 |
Getting an Accurate Diagnosis | p. 20 |
The Comorbidity Double Whammy | p. 23 |
ADHD Causes and Risk Factors | p. 31 |
The Perils of Letting Go Too Soon | p. 36 |
Staying Involved and Promoting Well-Being | p. 38 |
Looking Ahead to a Hopeful Future | p. 40 |
3 Finding the Best Treatment for Your Teen: Behavioral Approaches | p. 42 |
Behavioral Therapy for ADHD | p. 45 |
Behavioral Strategies with Proven Benefits | p. 47 |
ABCs of Changing a Problem Behavior | p. 52 |
Pros and Cons of Behavioral Approaches | p. 56 |
Finding a Qualified Therapist | p. 58 |
Teaming Up with Your Teen's Therapist | p. 63 |
Other Potentially Promising Strategies | p. 64 |
Combining Therapy and Medication | p. 67 |
4 Finding the Best Treatment for Your Teen: ADHD Medications | p. 69 |
Stimulant Medications for ADHD | p. 72 |
Non-stimulant Medications for ADHD | p. 81 |
Choosing a Treatment Strategy | p. 88 |
Teaming Up with Your Teen's Doctor | p. 90 |
When Your Teen Rejects Medication | p. 92 |
Heading Off Drug Abuse and Diversion | p. 95 |
ADHD Treatment: Putting It All Together | p. 100 |
5 Your Teen at Home: Building Strong Bonds and Positive Behavior Patterns | p. 102 |
Staying Involved in Your Teen's Life | p. 103 |
Being an Authoritative (Not Authoritarian) Parent | p. 106 |
Bolstering Communication Skills | p. 112 |
Collaborating on Solving Problems | p. 114 |
Managing Consequences to Shape Behavior | p. 119 |
Teaming Up with Your Teen | p. 122 |
Rebuilding a Damaged Relationship | p. 125 |
Parenting with Your Partner | p. 128 |
6 Your Teen in the Community: Fostering Friendships and Safe Choices | p. 131 |
Peer Neglect, Rejection, and Bullying | p. 134 |
Supporting Healthy Peer Relationships | p. 139 |
Promoting Smart Choices, Preventing Health Risks | p. 142 |
Helping Your Teen Find Success in Sports and Clubs | p. 146 |
Teaming Up with Coaches and Group Leaders | p. 148 |
Driving with ADHD: A Unique Challenge | p. 150 |
Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road | p. 152 |
7 Your Teen at School: Promoting Smart Learning and Study Strategies | p. 157 |
Teacher Strategies that Promote Academic Success | p. 160 |
The Power of a Good Student-Teacher Relationship | p. 162 |
Understanding Accommodations, 504 Plans, and IEPs | p. 164 |
Classroom Accommodations for Students with ADHD | p. 170 |
School-Based Interventions: Mentoring Programs | p. 173 |
Teaming Up with Your Teen's Teachers | p. 177 |
Fostering Good Homework and Study Habits | p. 178 |
8 Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Independence, Staying Involved | p. 183 |
Making Choices About Higher Education | p. 184 |
Accommoditions and Support Services in College | p. 187 |
Dealing with ADHD in the Workplace | p. 191 |
When Your Child Moves Away from Home | p. 194 |
Revisiting Medication as a Treatment for ADHD | p. 195 |
The Road from Adolescence to Adulthood | p. 196 |
Glossary | p. 199 |
Resources for Parents and Teens | p. 205 |
Books for ADHD Professionals | p. 209 |
Index | p. 211 |