Helping Adolescents With ADHD Survive High School

Authors

  • Bluma Litner Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebe

Keywords:

adolescent development, ADHD and high school, proactive planning, academic/social success, considerations for case managers

Abstract

This article seeks to define attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and describe some of the key developmental changes that occur in ADHD youth as they reach adolescence. The article addresses the increased demands of high school, the concept of executive function and its impact on academic ability, and the proactive planning necessary to support the ADHD adolescent in high school. The article concludes by outlining some of the key considerations for promoting academic and social success for these adolescents.

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Published

2004-03-01

How to Cite

Litner, B. . (2004). Helping Adolescents With ADHD Survive High School. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 19, 81–88. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/371

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