ADHD in Adolescents Development, Assessment, and Treatment

Bringing together leading authorities, this much-needed volume synthesizes current knowledge about the nature, impact, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the crucial developmental period of adolescence. Contributors explore the distinct challenges facing teens with ADHD as they navigate intensifying academic demands; new risks in the areas of driving, substance use, and romantic relationships; and co-occurring mental health problems. Best practices in clinical assessment are presented. Chapters on treatment--several of which include illustrative case examples--review interventions targeting motivation, executive functioning, and homework problems, as well as applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness. The book also examines medication issues specific to this age group.

1. Toward a Developmental Psychopathology Approach for Understanding, Assessing, and Treating ADHD in Adolescents, Stephen P. Hinshaw & Stephen P. Becker I. ADHD in the Context of Adolescence 2. Developmental Course of ADHD across Adolescence and into Young Adulthood, Henrik Larsson 3. The Etiology of ADHD in Adolescents: Behavioral and Molecular Genetic Approaches, Erik G. Willcutt 4. Executive Functioning and Decision Making in Adolescents with ADHD, Joshua Doidge, Wafa Saoud, & Maggie E. Toplak 5. Emotion Regulation in Adolescents with ADHD, Nra Bunford 6. The Ripple Effect of Adolescent ADHD: Family Relationships, Judith Wiener 7. Peer Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD, Julia D. McQuade 8. Academic Functioning and Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD, Steven W. Evans, Saskia Van der Oord, & Emma E. Rogers 9. Psychiatric Co-Occurrence (Comorbidity) in Adolescents with ADHD, Stephen P. Becker & Nicholas D. Fogleman 10. Sleep Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD, Melissa Mulraney, Emma Sciberras, & Stephen P. Becker 11. Substance Use in Adolescents with ADHD, Traci M. Kennedy, Kirsten M. P. McKone, & Brooke S. G. Molina 12. Driving in Adolescents with ADHD and the Road to Intervention, Annie A. Garner II. Assessing and Treating Adolescents with ADHD 13. Assessing and Diagnosing ADHD in Adolescents, George J. DuPaul, Arthur D. Anastopoulos, & Kristen Kipperman 14. Motivational and Executive Functioning Considerations When Treating Adolescents with ADHD, Margaret H. Sibley 15. Addressing Homework Problems in Adolescents with ADHD, Joshua M. Langberg, Zoe R. Smith, & Cathrin D. Green 16. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents with ADHD, Susan E. Sprich & Jennifer A. Burbridge 17. Mindfulness Meditation Training for Adolescents with ADHD, Naomi Ornstein Davis & John T. Mitchell 18. Medication for Adolescents with ADHD: From Efficacy and Effectiveness to Autonomy and Adherence, William B. Brinkman, Tanya E. Froehlich, & Jeffery N. Epstein Index

Stephen P. Becker, PhD, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His research examines attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sluggish cognitive tempo, and sleep in children and adolescents. Dr. Becker's focus is on better understanding the developmental pathways of ADHD, co-occurring psychopathologies, and functional impairments. He has published over 125 articles on these and related topics. Dr. Becker serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Journal of Attention Disorders, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, and Adolescent Research Review, and on the advisory board of The ADHD Report.