Launching Into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready Or Not!

Launching Into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready Or Not!
Author: Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre: Attention-deficit disorder in adults
ISBN: 9781606132982

"A parents' guide to preparing preteens and teens for the transition to postsecondary education and employment and for supporting young adults during the transition years. Advice is provided on promoting school success with appropriate accommodations and medical treatment, nurturing talents and interests, encouraging career exploration, selecting an appropriate college or technical school, and more"--

Launching Into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready Or Not!

Launching Into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready Or Not!
Author: Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre: Attention-deficit disorder in adults
ISBN: 9781606132975

"A parents' guide to preparing preteens and teens for the transition to postsecondary education and employment and for supporting young adults during the transition years. Advice is provided on promoting school success with appropriate accommodations and medical treatment, nurturing talents and interests, encouraging career exploration, selecting an appropriate college or technical school, and more"--

Successfully Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD

Successfully Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD
Author: Chris A. Zeigler Dendy
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2023-08-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000926532

This new edition of Successfully Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD provides firsthand guidance for both parents and professionals to help teens prepare for a bright future after high school. The advice and strategies outlined in this book are evidence based and provide much-needed guidance to parents and the professionals who educate, coach and treat these students. This guidance will ensure that teens are ready to meet upcoming challenges and demands after high school graduation. With an always hopeful and personable message, the authors share their own and other parents’ insights on avoiding common missteps, the perils of a premature launch to college and finding what works for their unique child. Updated chapters include a discussion around medications and new information on gap year programs, and college accommodations. This top-notch guide is essential reading for any parent raising a young adult with ADHD and for the professionals who work with them.

Ready for Take-off

Ready for Take-off
Author: Theresa L. Maitland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781433808913

Using college readiness surveys and handy worksheets, Ready for Take-Off teaches you how to promote self-determination, academic, and daily living skills in your teen -- skills needed to succeed in college and in life. Inside you will learn to evaluate your parenting approach and adjust to a coaching style; identify skills your teen needs to develop to successfully transition to college; learn how to have empowering conversations with your teen; and create a readiness plan to allow your teen to slowly and systematically get ready for college. With this guide, you will become skilled at coaching and boost your teen's college readiness. So, let's go! Are you ready for take-off?

Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women

Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women
Author: Joanne Steer
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2021-04-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1787754014

Written by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them. The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, parents, and women themselves as it maps out where to go for information, who can help and how to understand ADHD better. It explains routes to assessment and diagnosis for girls and young women, how to access support in education, available treatments, and the impact of living with ADHD on overall mental health. It explores the benefits of ADHD coaching for girls to help develop their unique strengths and talents. There is also a focus on ADHD diagnosis for women in adulthood and specific advice about treatment and medication for later in life. Central to the book are the personal experiences of ADHD from women and girls from a variety of backgrounds. These tell of late diagnosis, missed opportunities, a lifetime of adaptations and the power of recognition and treatment and are powerful stories for professionals and individuals with ADHD alike.

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
Author: Russell A. Barkley
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2010-07-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781606233382

For adults with ADHD, problems with attention, planning, problem solving, and controlling emotions can make daily life an uphill battle. Fortunately, effective help is out there. No one is a better guide to how to get the best care—and what sufferers can do for themselves—than renowned ADHD researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley provides step-by-step strategies for managing symptoms and reducing their harmful impact. Readers get hands-on self-assessment tools and skills-building exercises, plus clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Specific techniques are presented for overcoming challenges in critical areas where people with the disorder often struggle—work, finances, relationships, and more. Finally, an authoritative one-stop resource for adults with ADHD who are ready to take back their lives. See also Dr. Barkley's bestselling resource on childhood ADHD, Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents.

Putting on the Brakes

Putting on the Brakes
Author: Patricia O. Quinn
Publisher: Magination Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
ISBN: 9781433803864

Offers tips and techniques to manage attention disorders including improving organisational skills, strategies for making friends, controlling emotions and being healthy. Aimed at kids and parents.

ADHD Complex

ADHD Complex
Author: Harlan Gephart
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2018-11-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323643051

ADHD Complex: Practicing Mental Health in Primary Care, written by Dr. Harlan Gephart, provides a comprehensive review of key subjects of importance for primary care and family practitioners to help them better assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patient populations with ADHD. Dr. Gephart, Emeritus Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University of Washington, has used his many years of experience and practice with this patient population to put together this helpful guide. - Rating scales, questionnaires, and behavior checklists - Identifying, screening, diagnosing, and treating learning problems in children and adolescents - General principles of multi-modality treatments - ADHD with coexistent psychiatric and behavioral disorders - Resources for clinicians, parents, and patients

Prescriber's Guide – Children and Adolescents

Prescriber's Guide – Children and Adolescents
Author: Stephen M. Stahl
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108446566

Presents a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the psychotropic drugs prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners.

Still Distracted After All These Years

Still Distracted After All These Years
Author: Kathleen G. Nadeau
Publisher: Hachette Go
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0306828936

One of the foremost ADHD experts tackles adult cases in the aging generation and offers a practical, helpful guide for those with and without a diagnosis Do you… Forget to pay bills Live in a disorganized environment Struggle with depression and anxiety Procrastinate on projects, even ones that initially excite you Have high levels of conflict with those close to you Have a child diagnosed with ADHD and/or a family history of learning disorders If some of these patterns sound familiar, you may have undiagnosed ADHD. ADHD in adults is one of the most common disorders. Living with ADHD in our later years is hugely influenced by multiple factors: co-occurring issues, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and learning disorders combined with a heightened level of stress, the presence or lack of support from others, and the number of people we are responsible for, can complicate and intensify the effects of ADHD. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place to learn more about how older adults with ADHD can lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, a foremost authority on ADHD, has been working with this underserved and underrepresented population. Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of today’s older adults with ADHD, Still Distracted After All These Years offers strategies to build a support system, gain better control over your daily life and create a more ADHD-friendly retirement.