Teen ADD and ADHD

This page of our website is to help teens with attention deficit disorder
(ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

As you may know, the teen years are challenging for most teen children;
for the child with ADHD these years are extremely hard.  ADHD attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common disorders
diagnosed among children and adolescents.  Is the life of your teen in
chaos due to a struggle with ADHD?  In addition, is your teen displaying
any of the following self-destructive behaviors?  Do you need an ADHD
school to help?  Are you looking for some resources in getting your teen
some help to deal with or overcome the affects of ADHD?  If so, lets look
into more information concerning ADHD, and potential resources that can
help your family and your child.

Attention Deficit Disorder describes the characteristics of inattention,
impulsivity and hyperactivity that may be present in some teen children as
well as pre-teen children.

Definition of ADHD and ADD
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  ADHD used to be
known as attention deficit disorder, or ADD.  In 1994, it was renamed ADHD.
 The term ADD is sometimes still used, though, to describe a type of ADHD
that does not involve hyperactivity.


What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that
becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years.
 It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay
attention.  It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have
ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States.  This
means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least
one will have ADHD.

A child with ADHD faces a difficult but not insurmountable task ahead. In
order to achieve his or her full potential, he or she should receive help,
guidance, and understanding from parents, guidance counselors, and the
public education system.  


Questions Parents may ask themselves about Attentional Disorders with
their Teen

- If my teen has ADD/ADHD, will teen attentional disorders harm the
ability for my child to learn?

- My child displays signs of drug use, or could it be an attentional
disorder?

- How do I determine learning disabilities (LD) from teen attentional
disorders?

- Is my child more apt to destructive driving due to teen attentional
disorders?


These are just a few questions you may ask yourself, however, do not
despair.  Continue to follow the information here for you, and the
resources that can help.  The proceeding information has been useful in
helping to find parent resources for teens with ADHD. 

Here are some resources from Amazon for teen attention deficit
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Types of ADHD in Teens
From various resources we have researched, we have come to understand that
many Physicians may classify symptoms as the following types of ADHD:

    *  Combined Type (Inattentive / Hyperactive/Impulsive).  Teens with
this type of ADHD show all three symptoms.  This is the most common form
of ADHD.
    *  Hyperactive/Impulsive Type.  Teens will show both hyperactive and
impulsive behavior, but are able to pay attention.
    *  Inattentive Type.  Formerly known as attention deficit disorder
(ADD), these teens are not overly active.  They do not disrupt the
classroom or other activities, so their symptoms might not be noticed.

Teens usually have a hard time understanding ADHD and all that it
encompasses. Many times they are overwhelmed with this disorder.  We offer
information on certified teen help providers that have been critiqued in
their ability to help and treat teens with ADD/ADHD.  CLICK HERE
to get a teen help provider that can help your teen.  The provider(s) that
we provide are certified in being a credible organization.  To check on the
credibility of a teen help provider that can help teens with ADHD, order a
FULL REPORT.


What Signs Indicate Your Child Has ADHD or ADD?
ADHD varies among teens, so not all teens with ADHD exhibit the same
symptoms.  In fact, a misconception about the disorder is that every teen
child with ADHD is hyper.  Actually, as many as one-fourth of  teen
children with ADHD have a subtype of the disorder known as Predominantly
Inattentive ADHD, which does not include hyperactivity as one of the
primary symptoms.  Remember, too, that depression, excess stress or
anxiety, and certain types of learning disabilities may cause symptoms
similar to those exhibited with ADHD.

If the above signs seem the rule for your teen rather than the exception,
it is a good idea to seek a professional evaluation.  If your teen is left
undiagnosed and untreated, more than likely these teens with ADHD generally
perform below their ability in school, primarily because they are easily
distracted, disorganized and inattentive.  Adolescents with ADHD also tend
to be more withdrawn and less communicative, which impairs their social
development. 


12 things high school teens with attentional disorders, ADD/ADHD would
like their teachers to know

1) I really do forget things, I am not trying to be smart, sassy or
arrogant, I simply do not always remember.  The myth that if it is
important enough I will remember it is just that, a myth.

2) I am not stupid.,

3) I really do complete my homework. It is easy for me to lose papers,
leave them at home and otherwise not be able to find my homework at the
proper time. Completing homework in a notebook is much easier for me as it
will not get lost as easily.  Loose papers are difficult for me to keep
track of. (Once my mother found my homework in the bread drawer after I
had left for school!)

4) If I ask the same question over or ask many questions, it is not out of
arrogance. I am trying hard to understand, comprehend and remember what you
have said. 

5) I want to do good.  I have struggled with schoolwork for many years and
it is frustrating to me. My goal is to do my best and pass this class with
flying colors.

6) ADD is not an excuse. ADD really does exist and it does affect my
thinking process. I would like to be NORMAL and be able to remember and
process information quickly, I do not enjoy being DIFFERENT and made fun
of for my differences.

7) I need your help to succeed.  It is not always easy for me to ask for
help and sometimes asking makes me feel stupid.  Please be patient with my
attempts and offer your help.

8) Please be sure to talk with me in private about behaviors or actions
that may not be appropriate.  Please do not humiliate me, insult me, or
call attention to my weaknesses in front of the class.

9) I do better with a detailed plan and knowing what you expect.  If you
should change plans in the middle to adapt to some outside influence,
please help me to adapt.  It may take me longer to adjust to the changes. 
Structure and guidance are my best allies.

10) I don't like having special accomodations.  Please do not draw
attention to them and help me to succeed with the least amount of
attention drawn to my ADD.

11) Learn about ADD/ADHD.  Read information and find out all you can on
how teens with ADD learn and what can make it easier for them.  Check for
possible learning resources that can help.

12) Always remember that I am a person with feelings, needs and goals. 
These are as important to me as yours are to you.

This list has been compiled by talking with several teens with ADD/ADHD. 
We thank them for their help in allowing you to understand them from their
perspective, as well as the resources that may assist your teen. 


Resources for Teen ADD and ADHD
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and your health insurance ~ 

ADHD is typically regarded as a mental health condition, and a health
plan's mental health coverage benefits and limits apply to any ADHD
treatment.  We suggest checking with your health coverage benefits to
check if your insurance policy can assist you financially in treatment
resources.


Parent Teen Help for ADHD and ADD
If your teen has been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD, parents should think
carefully about resources for treatment choices.  Certified Teen Help
Organization is a Teen Attention Deficit Information Network for Parents. 
We offer support and information to families of children with ADD, teens
with ADD and professionals seeking help for a teen through a network of
certified teen help providers that can be found in our Get Help Now
form.  This form will guide you to resources that fit the needs of your
teen child.






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