Adolescent Attention Deficit Disorder

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Don't skimp on sleep

National Sleep Foundation

Some teens suffering from sleep deprivation are wrongly diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Find out how to tell the difference between the two conditions.

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Abuse of stimulant drugs prescribed for attention deficit disorder is on the rise among adolescents. Be aware of this risk, and discuss it with your teenager.

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Be your own advocate

Health Central

It's important that adolescents with attention deficit disorder begin to stand up for themselves as they transition to adulthood. Learning self-advocacy is the focus of this article.

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Before you head off to campus, learn the skills you'll need to be successful, even with adolescent attention deficit disorder.

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Driving safely with ADHD

University of Virginia

Handing the car keys to your adolescent with attention deficit disorder can be nerve-wracking. This excellent PDF article will help you guide your child to become a safe driver.

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Parenting guidelines

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources

Raising an adolescent with attention deficit disorder can be challenging. Follow these suggestions to make family life easier and more peaceful.

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Set up a homework plan

Attention Deficit Disorder Assocation

Adolescents with attention deficit disorder sometimes struggle to complete school assignments, so it may help to plan ahead. Follow the advice in this article to help your teenager.

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Adolescent girls with attention deficit disorder face some unique challenges. Learn how to help your daughter avoid risks during her high school years with this advice.

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Thorough discussion of adolescent attention deficit disorder, with a focus on the symptoms and challenges of ADHD in teens.

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Great article goes over the symptoms, causes and treatment of ADHD. Written for teens, but parents can learn something from this, too!

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Read an interview with an adolescent attention deficit disorder expert, discussing symptoms and treatment, and how ADHD affects social life and academics. Free registration required.

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Could it be ADHD?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Suspecting you or your child may have adolescent attention deficit disorder? Read about the symptoms of the disorder, both positive and negative. More great info in the links to the left.

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Just starting to learn about adolescent attention deficit disorder? Download these two PDF files, one that introduces the disorder, and one that talks about ADHD medications.

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Adolescents with attention deficit disorder should learn to take responsibility for their own meds. Here's some useful advice for older teens going to college and/or becoming independent.

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