Defiant Teens: A Clinician's Manual for Assessment and Family Intervention: Second Edition

This authoritative manual presents an accessible 18-step program widely used by clinicians working with challenging teens. Steps 1-9 comprise parent training strategies for managing a broad range of problem behaviors, including those linked to oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Steps 10-18 focus on teaching all family members to negotiate, communicate, and problem solve more effectively, while facilitating adolescents' individuation and autonomy. Practical reproducible handouts and forms are included; the print book has a large-size format and lay-flat binding to facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

New to This Edition

*Incorporates 15 years of research advances and the authors' ongoing clinical experience.

*Fully updated model of the nature and causes of ODD.

*Revised assessment tools and recommendations.

*Reflects cultural changes, such as teens' growing technology use. See also the authors' related parent guide,

Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship: Second Edition, an ideal client recommendation. For a focus on younger children, see also Dr Barkley's Defiant Children: Third Edition (for professionals) and Your Defiant Child: Second Edition (for parents)