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The newly updated and expanded guide to raising a teenager with an attention deficit disorder is more comprehensive than ever. Thousands more parents can rely on Dendy’s compassionately presented expertise based on the latest research and decades of her expe¬rience as a parent, teacher, school psychologist, and mental health counselor. Her book looks at key areas that make adolescence—an already challenging time of life—potentially more difficult for kids with ADD or ADHD: academics, dating, driving, socializing, and greater independence. TEENAGERS WITH ADD AND ADHD gives parents in¬sight on everything from understanding the diagnosis to treatment options, and from behavioral and academic issues, to parent involvement and self-advocacy. The new edition includes additional or updated information in several areas. A separate chapter on medications provides details on specific drugs, including many new ones, and what research shows about their ef¬fectiveness in improving attention, impulse control, and distractibility. Dendy discusses new findings about the role of executive function problems and how they relate to teenagers’ difficulties with organizational skills, long-range planning, and staying on task. She advises parents on their role in working with schools to find strategies for academic success. Teenagers also speak out about their condition, and Dendy points to ways to involve them in their own treatment plan. In addition, the book covers coexisting disorders such as learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, Tourette syndrome, and Asperger syndrome. Since 1995, this nuts and bolts guide has given par¬ents hope and empowerment. It’s chockfull of the latest data and proven strategies that can help manage the symptoms of ADD and ADHD at home and school. Praise for the previous edition: “Finally, we have a book that deals exclusively with issues of ADD in the teenage years. I highly recommend it.” —Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D., author of THE ADD HYPERACTIVITY WORKBOOK FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND KIDS and THE ADD HYPERACTIVITY HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOLS
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"This is a well-written, comprehensive, and well-organized book. " --CAPHIS Consumer Connections

"[A] valuable resource to which parents will refer even as their teens enter adulthood; highly recommended for all public libraries." --Library Journal December 2006

This latest book by Chris Dendy is like the first edition, Teenagers with ADD, A Parents' Guide (1995), written as a one-stop source of information. It is clearly directed at families but contains nuggets of information that are helpful to anybody who works or lives with a teen diagnosed with an attention deficit. --Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 74, No. 5, December 2007

"[A] valuable resource to which parents will refer even as their teens enter adulthood; highly recommended for all public libraries." --Library Journal December 2006

This latest book by Chris Dendy is like the first edition, Teenagers with ADD, A Parents' Guide (1995), written as a one-stop source of information. It is clearly directed at families but contains nuggets of information that are helpful to anybody who works or lives with a teen diagnosed with an attention deficit. --Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 74, No. 5, December 2007

About the Author

Chris Dendy, M.S., is a former educator, school psychologist, and mental health professional with more than 40 years of combined experience. She serves on the na¬tional CHADD President’s Council, the Professional Advisory Board for ADDA-SR, and the Florida Research and Training Center on Children’s Mental Health. Her other books include TEACHING TEENS WITH ADD AND ADHD (Woodbine House, 2000) and A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF LIFE WITH ADD AND ADHD (coauthored with her son, Alex). Dendy is a frequent speaker at national and interna¬tional conferences. The mother of three grown children who have ADHD, Dendy lives in Alabama

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Woodbine House; 2nd edition (October 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 415 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1890627313
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1890627317
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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Chris Abney Zeigler Dendy, a popular author, mother of three children and five grandchildren with ADHD, speaks with authority on ADHD from her perspective both as a parent, former educator and school psychologist with 40+ years experience.

She and her husband, Tommy, provide ADHD training nationally and internationally. Their more interesting international training events were in Athens Greece, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, London, and several cities in Canada. Dendy's husband, a Naval Academy graduate, speaks about discipline from his unique military perspective. He also shares the parenting lessons he has learned. During the last 20 years, the Dendy's have given presentations on ADHD in most of the 50 states.

She has authored four books on ADHD, created the “ADHD Iceberg,” and produced two DVDs, “Real Life ADHD: A DVD survival guide for teens,” and “Father to Father: Expert advice on ADHD”. Dendy's husband is a featured speaker in their "Father to Father" DVD. Their son, Alex Zeigler was the videographer and editor for both DVDs. In addition, Alex was co-author of their "Bird's-Eye View" book and co-creator of the "ADHD Iceberg". Zeigler Dendy was the lead author and editor for the "CHADD Educators Manual on ADHD" plus was the co-creator of "CHADD's Teacher to Teacher training modules."

Zeigler Dendy has received numerous awards for her distinguished work in this field: CHADD’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame Award; ADDA-SR’s Eisenberg Award. Visit Chris Dendy’s website for free articles.

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KataKiri
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, helpful, well-written book
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013
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I have four children. When my youngest's grades continued to drop in highschool, we were baffled. When my motivated, "gifted" teen complained he "just couldn't focus", lost things continually, and took forever to do homework, we started researching ADD. I began with the internet, then checked out several books from the local library. This book was a God-send. Of all the resources I consulted, this was, by far, the most comprehensive and helpful. This was the one I ordered a copy of to keep on hand.

This book contains an excellent mix of scientific research, expert advice, and real-life anecdotes. It dispelled our misconceptions about ADHD-inattentive, helped us recognize the tell-tale behaviors, and helped us give our physician specific, objective observations to support diagnosis. The sections on what goes on (and doesn't) in the ADD brain, medication types and strategies, helping your child overcome executive-function deficits, identifying your child's strengths (often overlooked in the chore and homework battles), working with schools, and tips to help your older child get organized while respecting his dignity were all excellent.

Most importantly, this book has a positive, up-beat tone. It really helped us focus on what our child does RIGHT, confirmed my belief that he isn't just lazy or irresponsible, showed us that this is a disability for which there is help, and helped us find ways to assist him. I network discreetly with several moms who have similar concerns and feel very good about sharing this with them. One more benefit: sometimes, parents recognize their younger selves in this book and that can be very helpful, too. (It does tend to run in families and that connection is explored.)

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on ADHD I've ever bought.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2008
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This book is essential for parents of a kid with ADHD. It's like an owner's manual for our kids! If I could have had a book like this in the early days of my son's diagnosis, I might not have made so many mistakes with him. It could easily replace 5 or 6 other books I've bought about kids with ADHD. The description of typical ADHD problems could have his name at the top - he OWNS all of them! The tips and tricks in this book are born of experience and they work - I can't say enough good things about Chris and her son. There is a particularly encouraging section at the end of the book, written by the former teens themselves, describing what they went through as teens and how they are doing now. They all sound so normal! Even happy and productive! This gives us perspectives on the tearing-out-my-hair days. Our kids are wonderful, even when they are at their worst. This book will give you comfort and courage to face the hard days. Get it!
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J-Mystery
4.0 out of 5 stars This has allot of information to digest but is a good resource.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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Ok book. there are others out there that summarize the information. This has allot of information to digest but is a good resource.
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Nancy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars One stop shopping 4 a teen ADHD book
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2011
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I can't begin to express how awesome this book is. My child is 14, recently diagnosed, and this book has been a priceless reference to me. Just about every question you can imagine is covered in a very comprehensive way. It is easy to understand and she backs what she says with the latest and greatest scientific research. This book has helped me to understand ADHD and how to deal with it in a very practical way and my son is doing great. The only suggestions I might make is: 1) update medications section to include vyvanse. 2) need a more comprehensive section on sibling relations (that is a major issue for many of us). 3) include a section on gifted children with ADHD. Still I highly recommend!
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jaj
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG! This book is FABULOUS!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2010
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As the mother of a teenager with ADD, this book was a real eye-opener. After years of seeing many behaviors in my adolescent/teenager that I thought seemed a bit odd, I read this book and realized that these behaviors added up to ADD. Did you know that a teenager with ADD often struggles with falling asleep and getting up in the morning? I'm not talking about the normal "night owl" thing - I'm talking about staying up until 4:30 AM on a school night - and not because s/he is doing homework!!! Heavenly days - no homework!! Did you know that a teenager with ADD can be very creative and think thru multiple details of something they are really interested in? - Have you ever tried to have your teenager dictate a research paper to you - and you do the typing? You can unleash their abilities in many different ways! I do agree that often times medication is necessary (it is with my teenager). This book will help parents understand the symptoms, common behaviors, along with helpful solutions to really help your teenager with ADD/ADHD reach their full potential! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!
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MayAnn Pilling
5.0 out of 5 stars he told me that it is a great resource for parents
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014
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When I told a child Psychologist that specializes in ADD and ADHD that I was reading this book, he told me that it is a great resource for parents. I agree! I found this book to be very reader friendly. There are many insights given from the perspective of a parent that has lived with teenagers with ADD. The book also uses many well researched resources that are helpful and informative. I tried reading several books on teens with ADD. This one was by far the best! I would highly recommend it!
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atchance97
5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource to parents with children with ADD/ADHD
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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My son was diagnosed with inattentive ADD last December, and he was 15 years old. He is still having hard time accepting the fact that he has ADD. I think he also has an opposition defiant disorder. I was pretty desperate to deal the situation and how to handle him. I found very much comfort when I read this book. I can realize that it is not my son's personality, it is his disorder. It has lots of references, explanations and experiences as parents with children with ADD/ADHD. It is encouraging and comforting. I would recommend this book to anybody who has the same struggles with their teens.
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D. Kampen
4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice a little scattered on org
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
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See my rec on Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD - these books are quite similar and have a lot of overlap. You might want to consider buying the teaching one for a teacher that you think might appreciate it.
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MR W A MITCHELL
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book written honestly and with understanding; helped me undertsand why my son does some of the things that he does!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2014
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My son was diagnosed after many years struggling with behaviour at school. This book has been immensely useful and I have used extracts to inform school, myself and Jack.

It is a large book but very accessible and a constant source of reference by my bedside!
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cbm967
5.0 out of 5 stars Struggling with a teenager with ADHD - get this book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2015
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One of the best books on ADHD, no question. Some books on this controversial subject are one-sided and biased. This book focuses on the teenager with ADD/ADHD and has helped me no end.
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Colette Blair
4.0 out of 5 stars Great information
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2013
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There is load of information for parents. It is big book with different information on it but u can chose which to match yr teen. Every teen have different needs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gret
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2017
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Still reading it helping me a lot as my boy 16 has just been diagnosed adhd and a hypomania illness
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Mrs Sarah Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2018
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Lots of good advice.
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