When a child we were told she had mild attention problem - but now that she is a teenager - we are seeing serious problems with this. Is it normal for symptoms to worsen during teenage years? We have an appointment in a couple of weeks for an evaluation for her.
2006-10-25 06:10:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes it is. When it goes untreated, it can worsen. The same thing happend with one of my kids. Keep track of everything that you notice in the weeks leading to the appt. That way you'll be better prepared for the questions the dr. will ask.
2006-10-25 06:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
please do not over analyze your child...remember s/he is just a child. no it is not common for problems to worsen if 'untreated.' in fact, most children diagnosed with ADHD are "better" by the teenage years whether they are "treated" or not. see an psychologist and ask for methods other than medication if the psychologist deems your child to have these problems. there is so much more that can be done other than putting a child on adhd meds.
ADHD is only VERY COMMON these days because people are being overdiagnosed with it. EVERYONE has some attention problems.
I have worked for the past two years on a research project that involves children with such problems and have had personal experience in other realms with the disorder and the overdiagnosis of it.
2006-10-25 06:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by nc_strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD is one of the most controversial diagnoses in the psychological community. Attention can get worse in the teenage years but its impossible to tell whats going on without an evaluation. The original diagnosis may have been wrong for a number of reason or its possible that your duaghter is just going through typical teenage issues. Obviously you are taking the correct action in having another evaluation. I wish you the best of luck.
2006-10-25 06:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by Vehlt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister had the same problem. it got worse as she got older until my parents took her in. the doctor gave her a full exam and she had to see a psychologist. make sure they monitor her closely. the meds my sister was on -- not ritalin -- made her weight fluctuate a great deal. she lost a lot when she was on it and gained a lot when she wasn't on it. Just keep a close eye on her and make sure the doctor isn't too quick to prescribe anything without a careful evaluation by both a pediatrician and a psychologist. Good luck and hang in there!
2006-10-25 06:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by mel9711 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a number of my acquaintances were clinically determined with upload and were on ritalin as pre-toddlers, and they experience sorry about it now because apparently, the undesirable part outcomes are nonetheless going. do not leap to conclusions. docs often times get diagnose-chuffed, and could pump young children with pills in basic terms to assuage the father and mom. inspect it more effective. In what situations does your daughter lose concentration? attempt to confirm out why, and be conscious if there is something functional you are able to do such as her to assist. drugs must be a very last motel.
2016-12-05 05:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its normal for teens to show more symptoms. be sure to write down any questions you may have for the doctor, so you can remember to ask them when you go for her eval. ADHD is VERY common these days, so be sure to reassure her that there is nothing wrong with her, as she might assume!
2006-10-25 06:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by t f 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just get her adderall. it worked for me with no serious side affects. just don't let her abuse them. AT ALL.
2006-10-25 07:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OH MY GOD ANOTHER PARENT WHO HAS LOST CONTROL
2006-10-25 16:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by chameleon5657 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋