Treating behavioral disorders in teens with adhd

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Treating Behavioral Disorders In Teens With ADHD According to teenhelp.com, three to five percent of teens battle attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Those with ADHD can also have at least one other developmental or behavioral disorder. Two of the most common among teens are conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. Helpforadd.com notes that about 50 percent of teens with ADHD eventually develop one of these disorders. Unfortunately, teens diagnosed with accompanying behavioral disorders are more likely demonstrate negative long­term outcomes. Early diagnosis and treatment for these disorders is essential for the prevention of other risky behaviors in teens, such as substance abuse and criminal activity.

Conduct disorder Approximately 20 to 40 percent of teens with ADHD develop conduct disorder, which is defined as a long­term or repetitive pattern of behavior in which social norms, rules or the basic rights of other individuals are violated. The symptoms of conduct disorder may vary, depending on the severity of the disorder and the age of the teen. Common symptoms fall into four basic categories of behavior: • Destructive behavior – this involves non­aggressive, intentional behavior that may result in property damage or loss. Examples of this behavior include arson and vandalism • Aggressive behavior – aggressive behavior includes behaviors that cause physical harm or the threat to harm other individuals. This type of behavior may include cruelty to animals or humans, fighting, the use of weapons and bullying.

Article Source: http://blog.ncpad.org/2015/02/16/treating­behavioral­disorders­in­teens­with­adhd/ For more information visit here: http://www.whiteriveracademy.com/


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