Adolescence is a time of important emotional, physical and social change. No longer a child and not quite an adult, the adolescent must learn new ways of relating to the world. Strange feelings, a maturing body and increasing peer pressure are a challenge. Just as this is not always an easy time for the adolescent, it can be equally difficult for the family, especially the parents. Familiar ways of communicating, the amount of time spent together and the control parents could depend on may no longer be available. Although the problems associated with adolescence are normal, they may not seem that way. It is not unusual for adolescents and/or their families to seek help so that problems can be solved in the best way.
If adolescence is trying for most young people, those children with ADD/ADHD are more certain to find growing up a difficult process. Already challenged by inattentiveness, impulsivity, restlessness and other interference, the added demands of adolescence can cause a host of difficulties. Although the primary symptoms can be treated with drugs, the secondary symptoms are the ones that may need psychological attention. The secondary symptoms can include depression, reluctance to learn new things, boredom, poor peer relations and perhaps drug /alcohol abuse or poor self esteem.
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