Ready for Take-Off  by Theresa Laurie Maitland, Ph.D. and Patricia O. Quinn, M.D. provides a friendly guide for parents about how they can promote self-determination, academic, and daily living skills in their teens.  Dr. Maitland’s extensive experience in coaching and learning support for students with disabilities in college settings combined with Dr. Quinn’s nationally recognized expertise on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder provide an exceptional foundation for the practical, evidence-based strategies offered in this book. Ready for Take-Off  provides information on evaluating parenting approaches and adjusting to a coaching style; identifying skills teens need to develop to successfully transition to college; learning how to have empowering conversations with teens; and creating readiness plans to allow teens to slowly and systematically get ready for college.