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Mastering the transition to college : the ultimate guidebook for parents of teens with ADHD / Michael C. Meinzer, PhD.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Meinzer, Michael C., author.
- Series:
- Oxford scholarship online.
- Oxford scholarship online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- College student orientation.
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence.
- College student parents.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (193 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2025]
- Summary:
- This is a step-by-step guide for parents of teens with ADHD who are preparing for college. Each chapter provides conversation starters for parents to initiate with their teen, as well as clear goals to accomplish, practical advice on how to approach key discussions, and easy-to-use tools to help guide parents through the topic. This book will help families confidently navigate this new chapter, ensuring the transition from high school to college is as smooth as possible.
- Contents:
- Part I: Introduction and Overview
- Structure of this Guide
- Communication is Key
- The ABCs of ADHD
- Goal Setting
- Part II: Organizational Skills, Time Management, & Planning
- If it's Not on the Calendar, It Doesn't Exist
- Homework 101: Effective Task Completion
- How to Take Notes, Read, and Study Like a Pro
- Part III: Preparing the Application and Selecting the Right School
- Selecting the Right School
- Submitting the Application
- Part IV: Getting to Know Your Teen's Campus and Classes
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Campus Resources
- Piecing Together the Class Schedule
- Academic Accommodations: What Are They Good For?
- Part V: Mental Health
- Initiating or Maintaining Mental Health Care
- Dealing With Depression
- Addressing Anxiety
- The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep
- Alcohol Use
- Part VI: Ongoing Discussions
- When and How to Revisit Content.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on June 2, 2025).
- ISBN:
- 0-19-776231-X
- 0-19-776230-1
- 0-19-776229-8
- OCLC:
- 1521609571
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