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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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The adolescent mental health initiative of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Sunnylands Trust
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Adolescent mental health initiative of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Sunnylands Trust.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Series; If Your Adolescent Has ADHD; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; One Introduction: Same Old ADHD, Brand-New Teenage Challenges; Five Key Skills for Parents; The Faces Behind the Pages; How to Use This Book; 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 Disorganized 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 |
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Looking Ahead to a Hopeful FutureThree 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; Four Finding the Best Treatment for Your Teen: ADHD Medications; Stimulant Medications for ADHD; Non-stimulant Medications for ADHD; Choosing a Treatment Strategy |
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Teaming Up with Your Teen's DoctorWhen Your Teen Rejects Medication; Heading Off Drug Abuse and Diversion; ADHD Treatment: Putting It All Together; Five Your Teen at Home: Building Strong Bonds and Positive Behavior Patterns; Staying Involved in Your Teen's Life; 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; Six Your Teen in the Community: Fostering Friendships and Safe Choices. |
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Peer Neglect, Rejection, and BullyingSupporting 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; Seven Your Teen at School: Promoting Smart Learning and Study Strategies; Teacher Strategies that Promote Academic Success; The Power of a Good Student-Teacher Relationship; Understanding Accommodations, 504 Plans, and IEPs; Classroom Accommodations for Students with ADHD |
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School-Based Interventions: Mentoring ProgramsTeaming Up with Your Teen's Teachers; Fostering Good Homework and Study Habits; 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; Index |
| Summary |
If Your Adolescent Has ADHD: An Essential Resource for Parents provides the up-to-date information and down-to-earth support that parents need. The book is an authoritative guide to teen ADHD, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, school interventions, and parenting strategies. It addresses common concerns, such as driving, curfews, extracurricular activities, and homework. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence.
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Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence. |
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Attention-deficit-disordered youth.
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Attention-deficit-disordered youth. |
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Parents of attention-deficit-disordered children.
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Parents of attention-deficit-disordered children. |
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD) |
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General. |
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine. |
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MEDICAL -- Diseases. |
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine. |
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Andrews, Linda Wasmer, author.
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| ISBN |
9780190494643 (electronic book) |
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0190494646 (electronic book) |
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9780190494636 |
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0190494638 |
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9780190873103 |
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0190873108 |
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