Teens

Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage  by Patricia Quinn

This book has been written just for you teens with Attention Deficit Disorders. It will give you a better understanding of your ADD and will provide you with some valuable advice to help you achieve success in and out of the classroom. Most importantly, other students your own age tell you, in their own words, what works best for them, and may work best for you, too.  In addition, this book will give you a better scientific understanding of ADD. It offers tips on getting yourself organized, on dating, on driving, on how to achieve greater success in your classes, on how to stand up for your rights, and much, much more. It answers some of the most frequently asked questions about ADD. And, for further help, it includes a resource list of other books on ADD. This book is essential reading for every adolescent with ADD (and their parents as well). You will learn that you are not alone, but with the help and support of others can find ways of gaining the advantage!

Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens by Earl Hipp

Stress is something we all experience. But research suggests that adolescents are affected by it in unique ways that can increase impulsivity and risky behaviors. While eliminating stress from life isn’t realistic, young people can learn to control how they respond to it. This book offers proven techniques that teens can use to deal with stressful situations in school, at home, and among friends. They’ll find current information on how stress affects health and decision making and learn stress-management skills to handle stress in positive ways—including assertiveness, positive self-talk, time management, relaxation exercises, and much more. Filled with interesting facts, student quotes, and fun activities, this book is a great resource for any teen who’s said, “I’m stressed out!”

 The Girls’ Guide to AD/HD  by Barbara Walker 

Guaranteed not to be boring.  This is full of interactive quizzes, helpful tips, fun facts, whimsical illustrations, and more.  Plus, through-out the book, you’ll get to eavesdrop on the very interesting conversations of three friends-Maddy, Helen, and Bo-who have AD/HD.  (Woodbine House, Inc.) 
 

 On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens with ADHD/LD  by Patricia O. Quinn ,  Theresa E. Laurie Maitland

Using a readiness survey and handy worksheets, on Your own will help you get ready for your first years away from home. Inside, you’ll find easy-to-use advice and strategies that will allow you to map a plan and cultivate the skills you’ll need to succeed in college. On Your own is located with tips and resources to further assist you in creating a personalized plan and centers on developing three crucial skill areas:

• Self-Determination Skills (advocacy, management, communication);
• Daily Living Skills (self-care ,organization, life balance); and
• Academic Skills (self-knowledge, study habits, time management).

With this guide, you’ll learn just what your need to do to succeed in college. Now is the perfect time to get ready

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to succeed, but that desire can sometimes turn into an unhealthy obsession. This book examines how teens can fall easily into the trap of perfectionism. The authors address several issues: how and why people become perfectionists; how perfectionism can adversely affect one’s mental and physical health; and how perfectionism can harm relationships with peers, parents and siblings. There is also a lot of sound, practical advice to help perfectionist teens. The authors offer good tips like how to set reasonable standards for oneself, how to enjoy success, and how to praise oneself and accept it from others. Written in straightforward, jargon-free prose and in a conversational, engaging tone, the authors are obviously cognizant of their audience. The layout of their book is attractive, with lists, sidebars, and occasional black-and-white illustrations serving as a good complement to the lively text. Following each chapter, the authors recommend books and web sites for readers interested in further researching the subject. Perfectionism is a thorough, useful self-help book for teens. Genre: Nonfiction/Self-Help. 1999, Free Spirit Press, Ages 12 up,

 Resilience Guide for Teens: Got Bounce? From the American Psychological Association

Answers the question:  Why is it that sometimes people can go through really rough times and still bounce back?  The difference is that those who bounce back are using the skills of resilience.  The good news is that the skills of resilience can be learned.  Resilience – the ability to adapt well in the face of hard times; disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes or fires; tragedy; threats; or even high stress – is what makes some people seem like they’ve “got bounce” while others don’t.