For any parent with a child with ADHD, the diagnosis (and even getting the diagnosis) is overwhelming and scary. And without knowledge and sometimes being caught off-guard by the condition, parents are left feeling underprepared for ADHD management. This self-help book, and the content within, helps parents and teens living with ADHD control the symptoms and make things less frightening. It is based upon a mother's personal story and perspective, someone who feels she has learned a great deal from her experience, and that experience is worth sharing.
What will you gain from this heart-felt, yet comprehensive, ADHD parenting book?
- You are NOT the only parent going through this struggle and, in some cases, surprised by the diagnosis of late-onset teen ADHD .
- The symptoms of ADHD in teens may present themselves differently for everyone, and situations are unique.
- There are several outlets, resources, and ADHD tools that can help navigate the waters of living with ADHD.
- There are coping mechanisms for both the parent and the teen in order to live a life that is not always frustrating and complex
- THERE IS HOPE FOR CALM, ACCEPTANCE, AND SUCCESSES IN LIFE.
Questions Answered:
● How is my experience with my teen and ADHD like yours?
● What are the possible symptoms of ADHD and how can they present themselves in my teen?
● How can I get professional help and support? Where do I start?
● What are some suggestions for coping strategies for me and my child when dealing with this sometimes-unpredictable condition?
● Who do I speak to in the school environment to help my child, sometimes when this late diagnosis presents itself, having never been an issue in the school years prior?
● How can I handle my anxiety and worry that life will always be a struggle for my teen?