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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Thomas J. Power (Professor, Professor, University of Pennsylvania and the Center for Management of ADHD at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)) , Ms. Linda Wasmer Andrews (n/a, n/a, n/a)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780190494636ISBN 10: 0190494638 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 16 August 2018 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsContents 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 ProfessionalsReviewsA valuable resource and great addition to Oxford's comprehensive series on adolescent mental health. --Library Journal Power and Andrews have created a comprehensive resource for addressing treatment, relationships and support across the life span of children and adolescents with ADHD. It includes evidence-based information, strategies, and tips parents need to help their child do well at home, in school, socially, and in transitioning to adult life. A must read! --Larry Maltin, BuxMont (PA) CHADD Author Information"Thomas J. Power, PhD is Director of the Center for Management of ADHD at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of School Psychology in Pediatrics and Psychiatry at Perelman School of Medicine of University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Power has served as editor of School Psychology Review and has co-authored numerous books including ADHD Rating Scale-5 for Children and Adolescents: Checklists, Norms, and Clinical Interpretation, Homework Success for Children with ADHD: A Family-School Intervention Program; and Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Combining Medical and Psychosocial Interventions. Linda Wasmer Andrews is a freelance journalist who has specialized in writing about health and psychology for more than three decades. Ms. Andrews is author or coauthor of 14 previous books, including If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder and If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder. She blogs about ""Minding the Body"" for Psychology Today." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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