Thriving in College with ADHD

Thriving in College with ADHD uses cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational techniques to address ADHD and related impairment in a way that is tailored to the needs of college students. This manual distills the expertise of four psychologists with extensive experience helping students with ADHD. The treatment is designed to be effective, flexible, and feasible. Modules address organization, time management, planning, and academic skills, adaptive thinking, healthy lifestyles, relationships, and other life skills. They can be used with individuals or groups and as an abbreviated or comprehensive treatment, tailored to client needs. The accompanying student workbook will increase the treatment's impact and keep college students engaged in learning new skills. Any mental health professional working with college students with ADHD can benefit their clients by adding this approach to their toolbox.

Will Canu, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University. His research focuses mainly on ADHD in adulthood, including adjustment, assessment, and interventions. Laura E. Knouse, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond. She is an expert in CBT for adult ADHD and study skills for college students with ADHD. Kate Flory, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina. She studies social, emotional, health, academic, and other outcomes among children, adolescents, and young adults with ADHD. Cynthia M. Hartung, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wyoming. She studies the assessment and treatment of ADHD in adolescents and emerging adults and sex/gender differences in psychopathology.

1. Educating Clients 2. Skill 1: Organization, Time Management & Planning Skills 3. Skill 2: Becoming a Professional Learner 4. Skill 3: Thinking and Responding Differently 5. Skill 4: Taking Good Care of Yourself 6. Skill 5: Being Successful in Relationships 7. Skill 6: Managing Tasks of Daily Living or "Adulting"