"But Mom, I got in late last night," said Andrea. "I need my sleep !"
"You promised to clean up your room by 11 a.m. I expect you to uphold your part of the agreement." replied her mother.
"Just let me sleep another hour and then I’ll do it," begged Andrea.
"I expect you to uphold your part of the agreement," her mother repeated.
"Oh for crying out loud, I can’t believe that you won’t let me sleep another hour !" yelled Andrea.
"I expect you to uphold your part of the agreement," Andrea’s mother said a third time.
"Okay, okay," said Andrea, getting out of bed. " you made your point."

When normal teen-age limit-testing is compounded by ADHD in the teenager, parents often find themselves hopelessly at sea. How do you stick to your guns on important issues without it degenerating into shouting, name-calling, or physical aggression ?

A new book written by freelance writer from Ohio, Colleen Alexander-Roberts will be welcomed by parents who have struggled to fit together general advice about parenting teenagers, with the awareness that their son or daughter is a special case because of ADHD. The bibliography of 130 articles provides evidence that the author has made extensive use of up-to-date research.

The opening chapter written by Dr Paul Elliot stresses the importance of optimal medical management of ADHD symptoms before attempting the behavioural modification techniques which are expounded in the rest of the book.

Teenagers with ADHD have a higher risk of academic problems, drug and alcohol abuse, antisocial attitudes, depression, violent behaviour,sexual promiscuity, car accidents and suicide. But this timely book will help parents to meet the challenges ahead with confidence. It will help you to recognise and evaluate your parenting style, to avoid common pitfalls, to set clear and achievable goals. With practice, you will develop a constructive and mutually respectful relationship with your teenager.

Dr Louis Cady who wrote the forward advises :

"read this book attentively, study it and apply it. A superb level of accomplishment and happiness is possible in your child’s life... and that truly is the good news about ADHD."