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Book Synopsis: The quantum leap from high school into young adulthood and the work world can be especially challenging for teens with ADHD. Scientific evidence indicates that ADHD can result in up to a three- to five-year delay in brain maturation and executive functioning skills, which means that many young people with ADHD may not be developmentally ready to meet the demands of this transition. Without continued support, young people can become overwhelmed and risk failure.
Authors Chris Dendy and Ruth Hughes are ADHD experts and parents of adult sons who are now successfully established in their careers. They offer parents guidance and strategies to help their preteens and teens develop the key life skills necessary for the adult world and identify potential vocational interests and career paths before graduation. An important theme is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to life planning for young people with ADHD. The authors therefore caution against assuming attending a four-year college right after high school—or at all—is the best path to a successful, fulfilling adulthood. Instead, they advocate for nurturing natural talents, exploring careers that “work” with ADHD (sales, business owner, chef), using available services (transition planning, vocational testing and counseling), trying out work experiences (volunteer work, internships, summer jobs), and perhaps taking a gap year before getting additional education (college, community college, technical training).
The book offers plentiful advice on building a strong, positive parent-child relationship and recognizing and addressing anxiety and depression and low self-esteem. With a hopeful and personable message, the authors share their own and other parents’ insights about avoiding common missteps and mitigating the impacts of ADHD. Don’t miss this top-notch guide to helping young people define and prep for the future with its very specific ADHD strategies and collaborative approach to launching teens into their life’s journey.
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Are you prepared for the daunting leap from high school to young adulthood? For teens with ADHD, this transition can be especially challenging. Scientific evidence shows that ADHD can result in a delay in brain maturation and executive functioning skills, which means young people with ADHD may not be ready to meet the demands of the adult world. That's why we're introducing "Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready or Not!"
Written by ADHD experts and parents of successful adults with ADHD, Chris Dendy and Ruth Hughes, this book offers valuable guidance and strategies to help parents support their preteens and teens in developing the necessary life skills for adulthood. It emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to life planning for individuals with ADHD and challenges the assumption that attending a four-year college right after high school is the only path to success.
Discover how to nurture your child's natural talents, explore careers that work well with ADHD (such as sales, business ownership, or culinary arts), and utilize available services like transition planning and vocational testing. Consider the benefits of work experiences through volunteer work, internships, and summer jobs, or even taking a gap year before pursuing further education. This book provides plenty of advice on building a strong parent-child relationship, addressing anxiety and depression, and boosting self-esteem.
With a hopeful and personable message, "Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready or Not!" includes insights from parents who have successfully navigated this journey, helping you avoid common missteps and mitigate the impacts of ADHD. Don't miss out on this essential guide to preparing your young ones for the future with very specific ADHD strategies and a collaborative approach. Take the first step towards empowering your child today!
Get your copy of "Launching into Young Adulthood with ADHD ... Ready or Not!" now!
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