(Grades 8-12) Using a readiness survey and handy worksheets, On Your Own will help you get ready for your first years away from home. Inside, you'll find easy-to-use advice and strategies that will allow you to map out a plan and cultivate the skills you'll need to succeed in college.

On Your Own is loaded with tips and resources to further assist you in creating a personalized plan and center on developing three crucial skill areas:

• Self-determination skills (advocacy, management, communication)
• Daily living skills (self-care, organization, life balance)
• Academic skills (self-knowledge, study habits, time management)

With this guide, you'll learn just what you need to do to succeed in college. Now is the perfect time to get ready!

Patricia O. Quinn, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in Washington, DC, and has authored several best-selling and groundbreaking books on ADHD. Dr. Quinn feels a strong commitment to working with teenagers and college students with ADHD, helping them to identify and manage issues specific to their age group.

Theresa E. Laurie Maitland, PhD, is the Coordinator of the Academic Success Program for Students with LD/ADHD, a program in the Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Maitland specializes in preparing individuals with ADHD/LD for life after high school.