ABSTRACT
Although studies indicate that from 15 to 50% of children with ADD ultimately outgrow their problems or are at least no longer affected by the symptoms, most ADD children continue to have difficulty with functioning into young adulthood. The changes and stresses inherent to this developmental period frequently adversely affect the adolescent who may have stabilized during later childhood or cause an undiagnosed individual to seek attention for the first time. The clinician must feel comfortable dealing with this population and recognizing the symptoms of ADD and the other comorbid conditions particular to this age group. Information for this task can be gathered from recent follow-up studies.
