Helping adolescents with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder transition toward adulthood.
Adolesc Med State Art Rev
; 20(1): 203-22, xi, 2009 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19492699
ABSTRACT
Pediatricians can help adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prepare to enter post-high school training and the workforce. In this article peer-reviewed studies and other resources for informing patients of the issues ahead are identified. We discuss preventive counseling, including long-term monitoring, adherence to treatment, driving, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug usage, career planning, and intimacy. The current status of insurance coverage for young adults and federal programs to assist students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are reviewed also. Consideration is given for applying for precollege testing and college accommodations and traveling abroad with medications. Pediatricians and young adults are directed to Web-based and other self-management information and tools.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Continuity of Patient Care
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Adolescent Development
Limits:
Adolescent
/
Adult
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Adolesc Med State Art Rev
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States