Academic Success for Young Adolescents with ADHD
As adolescents reach middle school and high school, they experience an increase in academic demands and expectations (e.g., class work and homework load, number of teachers and classes to juggle, and organization of various activities). For adolescents with ADHD, the increase in demands and expectations of higher grade levels and, at times, the loss of academic support provided in elementary school may lead to a decline in grades and / or academic failure. Our program teaches specific strategies targeting academic improvement for most adolescents with ADHD. Moreover, parents and adolescents learn how to advocate for appropriate accommodations or other assistance at school.
How is the program taught?
This program is conducted with dyads of parents and their adolescents. Typically, no more than eight sets of parents and adolescents are enrolled at a time. The program consists of eight weekly sessions, 90 minutes each, taught in the late afternoon / early evening.
Will my adolescent be involved in treatment?
Yes. Both the parent and their adolescent will attend over half of the eight sessions together. In these sessions, parents and adolescents will work together to learn and apply specific strategies to improve the adolescent's academic success with homework and in the classroom. A few group sessions will be for the parents only.
Who is the program designed for?
The strategies taught in this program are appropriate for adolescents who have a primary diagnosis of ADHD, who are between the ages of 12 to 15, and who are experiencing academic difficulties.
What topics are covered in this program?
- Understanding ADHD
- Behavioral Management
- Improving Homework Performance
- Time Management
- Organizational Strategies
- Study Skills
This group is offered on as-needed basis. To express your interest and sign up for this group call the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at 513-636-8107.
