Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life A Teen Guide (Ages 13–18)

Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life

A Teen Guide (Ages 13–18)

Dr. Anders Osborne, Ph.D., is an ADHD specialist, educator, author, and Master ADHD Coach with more than 30 years of experience helping parents, educators, and ADHD youth and teens build practical life skills through structured, compassionate, evidence-informed guidance that supports success at school, at home, and in everyday life.

Assembling the pieces between the non-divergent world and the brilliance of being ADHD.

Thriving With ADHD™ – Skills for School, Independence, and Life: A Teen Guide was written for teens who are tired of hearing “try harder” but rarely being shown how.

Too many adolescents with ADHD grow up feeling misunderstood—told to be more responsible, more organized, or more focused—without being taught the practical skills that make those expectations possible. This guide changes that conversation.

Rather than lectures or labels, this book offers clear, real-world strategies that help teens understand their brains, manage emotions, build independence, and take ownership of their lives with confidence.

Written in a direct, respectful, and teen-friendly voice, this guide focuses on skill-building, not fixing. Each chapter is designed so teens can return to it when life feels overwhelming—before exams, after conflict, when motivation disappears, or when the future feels too big.

Grounded in the Thriving With ADHD™ Five Pillars framework, teens learn how to strengthen:

• ConnectWell™ – social confidence, communication, and healthy relationships
• OrganizeMe™ – time management, routines, and systems that actually work
• ImpulseMastery™ – emotional regulation and thoughtful decision-making
• FuelRight™ – nutrition, energy, and focus support
• StudySmart™ – study habits, reading strategies, and test-taking skills for ADHD learners

Teens discover how to:

• understand ADHD without shame
• manage frustration and strong emotions
• navigate friendships and boundaries
• handle school demands with less stress
• prepare for life after high school
• build a personal system that supports independence

This is not a book about perfection.

It is about control, clarity, and choice.

Thriving With ADHD™ – A Teen Guide can be used independently by teens or alongside Thriving With ADHD™ – An Introduction: A Parent’s Guide, giving families a shared language and a practical roadmap for growing into adulthood with confidence.

Dr. Anders Osborne, Ph.D.

ADHD Specialist & Educator | 30+ years educating educators and parents of ADHD youth and teens

Founder, I Teach To Reach ADHD Coaching LLC & Thriving With ADHD™

Assembling the pieces between the non-divergent world and the brilliance of being ADHD.

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