Thomas J. Power and Linda W. Andrews (eds): If Your Adolescent Has ADHD: An Essential Resource for Parents

Excerpt

This book provides good information to guide parents of adolescents with ADHD. The book begins with five skills for parents that encourage them to face new challenges by informing themselves of best practices and maintaining a strong, positive relationship with their child. I really liked the idea of “faces behind the pages” and that parent interviews informed this book. Letting parents know how to use the book in the first chapter was engaging and informative. Chapter 2 provides critical information defining presenting concerns and comorbid problems for adolescents with ADHD. In Chapter 3, the authors present a case, and I was pleased to see a behavioral conceptualization of problem management. The authors discuss practical things, such as insurance issues and working with the adolescent’s therapist, which I believe is valuable information for parents. …