Mastering the Transition to College: The Ultimate Guidebook for Parents of Teens With ADHD

Summary

Sending a teen off to college is a thrilling milestone, but for parents and caregivers of teens with ADHD, it can also bring unique challenges. Mastering the Transition to College is designed to ease those concerns by offering expert advice, practical strategies, and proven tools to help teens thrive both academically and emotionally during this transition. Written with parents in mind, this step-by-step guide draws on the latest research, as well as the author's extensive experience as a therapist working with hundreds of high school and college students with ADHD and his perspective as a professor at a large university. Each chapter provides conversation starters for parents to initiate with their teen before—and during—college, 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.

Parents and teens will learn evidence-based strategies that support organization, time management, and communication. Additionally, this book provides tips for addressing common mental health concerns that often come with ADHD, and explores how to maximize campus resources to ensure academic success and emotional well-being. This guide will help families confidently navigate this new chapter, ensuring the transition from high school to college is as smooth as possible.