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Adolescence and ADHDPresentation by Dr Deirdre McCarville, HADD at parent Evening 22 September 2009
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Adolescence and ADHD
Dr Deirdre Mac Carvill
September 22th 2009
Characteristics of ADHDChildhood Adolescence
� Inattention Inattention
� ImpulsivityPoor Impulse Control
� Hyperactivity Restlessness
Adolescence
� Desire for independence
� Increased responsibilities
� Issues with;
� Identity
� Peer groups
� Acceptance
� Physical Development
Adolescence
� Young people with ADHD;
� Often deny their condition
� Refuse to take their medication
� Don’t want to be different
ADHD Challenges in
Adolescence
� Impulse behaviours causing problems for the young
person
� Annoying others and causing difficulties in and out of the
classroom
� Restless fidgety behaviours getting them into trouble
� Missing subtle social cues from others
� Difficulties with academic and social events
Moving forward
� The adolescent with ADHD needs to learn about the
condition and how it specifically affects them!
Parent’s Role
� Facilitate appropriate independence seeking
� Maintain adequate structure and supervision
� Establish “Bottom Line” rules for living in your home and
enforce them consistently
� Negotiate all the issues which are not bottom line
� Use consequences wisely
Any Questions?