Helping adolescents with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder transition toward adulthood.
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.
Gotlieb
Edward M
EM
The Pediatric Center of Stone Mountain LLC, 5405 Memorial Drive, Building D, Stone Mountain, GA 30083-3236, USA. edward.gotlieb@emory.edu
Gotlieb
Jaquelin S
JS
D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D055815:Young Adult