High School for Teens with ADHD
The social, academic, and peer
pressures of high school can be where the rubber hits the road for
adolescents with ADHD. They are now expected to work independently,
with much less support from teachers. And at the same time our
teens are exposed to many high-risk temptations—alcohol, street
drugs, cigarettes, sexual behavior, and driving recklessly. What
can we do to make the high-school challenges easier and more productive
learning experiences for our teens? Read on.
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Lying About Schoolwork - What to do if a child or
adolescent lies about schoolwork.
High School Girls with ADHD - It seems as if nature and society have conspired to pack
the high-school years with so many daunting challenges that even the
most adept and well-adjusted adolescent feels overloaded. When ADHD is
added to the mix, high school becomes even more challenging, and may
even become a destructive experience.
Response to Intervention for Behavior and Academics -
When schools
raise their academic expectations, research shows that behavior problems
decrease. And when schools raise their behavioral expectations, research
shows that academic problems decrease.
Disclosure in Educational Settings - Although
children and adolescents with ADHD may certainly improve over time,
parents must keep in mind that the disorder is chronic and that the
symptoms and associated impairments are unlikely to be remedied from one
school year to the next.
Disclosure Can Be an Opportunity - If only the people around us knew
that he has ADHD. And if only they understood the complexity of living
with AD/HD and the challenges we face because of
it. How many times have you had these thoughts?
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