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The symptoms experienced when having ADHD during childhood usually continue until their teenage years. There are some cases that children having ADHD are not diagnosed with the disorder until they reach their teenage life. Hyperactivity is typically reduced as the child grows but if it is still present as he becomes teenager, this may bring problems. A teenager exhibiting hyperactivity may be restless. This in turn may push them to do so many things. These things are more often tasks that are easily done and are compensated with greater returns. Because of this, they become inefficient and unproductive both at home and in school where they are looked forward to perform well considering their age that is soon to mature. Considering their age, teenagers are more responsible than that of the children. They can better manage their ADHD with little reliance from their parents. They can handle better their health condition with the help of treatments like medication and family therapy, but they may encounter still problems with regard to keeping up with the treatments and therapies. Firm self-discipline and determination to cure the disorder are very important. Rules must be set which are to be followed to maintain organization and to keep them in focus. This can be done by having a roster of things to do and a checklist of chores. Teenagers, at their age whether diagnosed with ADHD or not, normally crave for independence. They become so conscious of so many things around them that they would want to do a lot of exploration. If this happens and they go beyond their limits, they must be treated with calmness and understanding, together with advises from their parent especially to teens with the disorder. They must not be punished always because of their wrongdoings. Once teenagers ask from their parents to go out, stay late at night and drive their cars try to listen first. After which, parents may express their side about teen's request in a way that they will not be offended or may feel bad. Set rules and conditions clearly. Try to keep the communication when they're out or if they are far from you. An issue about teens when it comes to driving must be carefully thought of. In everything teenagers do, it is accompanied with responsibility, risk and consequence. It is normal for teenagers to possess risky behaviors, especially those with ADHD, whether treated or not treated, and the latter more often brings risk. Study shows that teenagers who drive for the first time may meet more or less four accidents that can cause injuries and damages compared to those who do not have the disorder. Though teenagers usually exhibit risky behaviors, those that have ADHD tend to involve themselves in a more risky situation Majority makes use of a graduated licensing system. This is a system whereby drivers of young age, either diagnosed with ADHD or not are given lessons to help them in their driving skill. The system is composed of three phases: learner's license, in this phase the teen should be under the supervision of a skilled driver when driving: intermediate or provisional and full license. For more transforming strategies for ADHD, visit http://askdoctorjohn.info/
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